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Chants of Sennaar review – We sing the praises of this striking language-based puzzler inspired by the Tower of Babel

Chants of Sennaar review – We sing the praises of this striking language-based puzzler inspired by the Tower of Babel

It might feel bewildering at first, but deciphering glyphs to discover more about the vibrant and mysterious tower with its culturally divided people makes Chants of Sennaar a highly engaging and ultimately rewarding framework for the inventive language-based puzzles... Read more

Viewfinder review – Pretty as a picture and spatial solutions are a snap in this engaging 3D environmental puzzler

Viewfinder review – Pretty as a picture and spatial solutions are a snap in this engaging 3D environmental puzzler

Viewfinder’s shining achievement is its brilliantly executed set of reality-bending mechanics that are such fun to play with that its tenuous story and relatively simple puzzles are easy to overlook... Read more

SEASON: A Letter to the Future review – Magical realist adventure beautifully cycles through art and introspection

SEASON: A Letter to the Future review – Magical realist adventure beautifully cycles through art and introspection

SEASON is a beautiful and thoughtful art piece of a game whose only challenge may stem from being overly ponderous at times, but it shines with its gorgeous landscapes, interesting characters, and imaginative worldbuilding and will reward those who come into it ready for some creative introspection... Read more

Somerville review – Stunning 3D alien invasion puzzle-platformer could have used a bit more seasoning

Somerville review – Stunning 3D alien invasion puzzle-platformer could have used a bit more seasoning

An artfully made take on the familiar story of an alien invasion, Somerville’s visual design and interesting scenarios form an engaging experience, though some confusing puzzle design and a plot that holds the player at arm’s length keep it from truly being out of this world... Read more

The Entropy Centre review – Energetic physics puzzler largely measures up to its inspiration

The Entropy Centre review – Energetic physics puzzler largely measures up to its inspiration

As another iteration on the futuristic physics puzzler, The Entropy Centre is one of the better ones, but a few uninspired design elements and some frustration with controls holds it back from being a real classic... Read more

Lost in Play review – Plenty of fun to be found in this charming, family-friendly adventure

Lost in Play review – Plenty of fun to be found in this charming, family-friendly adventure

It’s easy to lose yourself in Lost in Play, whose abundant charm is sure to spark your childlike sense of wonder, making this a treat for adventurers of any age... Read more