PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Stressful During the day he works as a Senior Software Engineer at Blizzard Entertainment, creating games like Hearthstone. In the upcoming Sci-Fi Action-Puzzle FPS IHAS , from Ukrainian solo developer Vladyslav Pidiashenko , players wake up aboard a giant, desolate spaceship swarming with hostile robots. War (what is it good for?)

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Grumpy Gamer

JUNE 5, 2013

they have] taken a genre amalgam that's been dear to my heart since Puzzle Quest and injected a heavy dose of humor and a penchant for breaking into song. Here's our bold statement of the day: Scurvy Scallywags is what every puzzle game secretly wants to be like.". Entertainment Focus. Touch Arcade Review. Jay is Games. "I

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 11, 2004

I learned a lot from Monkey Island 1 and 2, plus countless kids Adventure Games at Humongous Entertainment. What makes most games tough to play is that the puzzles are arbitrary and unconnected. It’s an advanced puzzle, I was told. The backwards puzzle occurs when the solution is found before the problem.

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Grumpy Gamer

JUNE 4, 2013

” Touch Arcade Review “[they have] taken a genre amalgam that’s been dear to my heart since Puzzle Quest and injected a heavy dose of humor and a penchant for breaking into song. ” 148Apps “Here’s our bold statement of the day: Scurvy Scallywags is what every puzzle game secretly wants to be like.”

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 12, 2024

Wood Nuts: Screw Puzzle The first game on the list is a title by Zego Studio: Wood Nuts: Screw Puzzle. In this game, the user solves various puzzles by unscrewing everything on the screen. To keep players engaged, the game features a leaderboard that motivates players to achieve better results by solving more complex puzzles.

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Grumpy Gamer

JANUARY 18, 2018

Erik: Would you consider going back in the direction of Humongous Entertainment by creating games that are solely aimed at kids rather than "grown ups"? What I loved about making games at Humongous Entertainment was telling stories as adventure games. Do you cut off the whole series of the puzzles (meaning wasting time/art/effort)?

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Grumpy Gamer

JANUARY 17, 2018

Erik: Would you consider going back in the direction of Humongous Entertainment by creating games that are solely aimed at kids rather than “grown ups”? What I loved about making games at Humongous Entertainment was telling stories as adventure games. Thimbleweed Park was probably the better for it.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 31, 2009

About a year and a little more ago, as I began designing the uber-awesome DeathSpank , I played all the way through The Secret of Monkey Island to refresh myself on the puzzles and dialog. No point in having to solve the same puzzle over and over. This gag was perfect, and in some ways better then making the player solve more puzzles.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 30, 2009

About a year and a little more ago, as I began designing the uber-awesome DeathSpank , I played all the way through The Secret of Monkey Island to refresh myself on the puzzles and dialog. No point in having to solve the same puzzle over and over. This gag was perfect, and in some ways better then making the player solve more puzzles.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 14, 2020

Alrighty then, lets kick off the predictions with the Puzzle genre! Puzzle Games Continued to Grow. Puzzle genre is the second largest, after strategy games, on mobile in terms of in-app purchases. Last year Puzzle games generated a whopping $4.5Bn in IAP revenues while growing 18% year-on-year.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 28, 2024

Best in Innovation – Don’t Forget Developed by: Digital Arts And Entertainment (Belgium) Recollect your memories by looking for clues and playing brain-stimulating minigames while battling the effects of dementia. Explore three different key events of your life to figure out what has happened. Download the game here.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For Generation Alpha, video games are the number one source of entertainment, with 22% of their leisure time spent on gaming. Older gamers tend to play more Puzzle and Match games, while Gen Alpha, Gen Z, and Millennials all lean towards Adventure titles most frequently. Gen X (born 1965-1980 / 43-58 y.o.)

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Hailing from the casual gaming brigade, these games have become synonymous with the mobile gaming experience, delivering entertainment at your fingertips with just a few taps. These games appeal to a wide audience, from casual gamers seeking quick entertainment to hardcore players chasing high scores. Sounds intense, right?

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Real Programming

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Opportunities in the growing gaming and entertainment industries. This career path is perfect for individuals who enjoy solving puzzles and optimizing outcomes. High demand across industries, from healthcare to entertainment. Why It’s Exciting: Combines creativity with logical thinking.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 3, 2019

The reason for this acquisition was the success of Small Giant’s hit game, Empires & Puzzles. Since mid 2017, Empires & Puzzles has raked in $260M in net revenues with only 34M installs. Empires and Puzzles regularly takes the top spot in Puzzle RPG category in the West (when Dokkan is having a post event hangover).

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OPM Jobs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While you can complete the challenges and puzzles in Escape Academy on your own, why not bring in your special someone for split-screen or online co-op adventure. Escape Academy’s puzzles, like real-life escape rooms, are much more enjoyable to solve with someone else there to help.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Widely regarded as the biggest trendsetter when it comes to entertaining content, the short-form video content platform, TikTok, has become the new home for viral content. Match 3D’s guild mechanic is its ‘Team’ feature, which introduces social aspects to the simple, ‘hyper-casual-ish’ core puzzle gameplay.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 31, 2023

There is one area every game designer must focus on to ensure that their games are captivating enough to entertain and provide an impactful experience to the user: game mechanics. Game mechanics include everything from character movement and battle mechanics to puzzle-solving and resource management.

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Played with Fire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Understanding the Player Advanced gamers expect much more from games than simple entertainment. Complex puzzles, a dynamic combat system, or advanced interaction with the environment are just a few options to consider when creating a VR game for this target group. Realistic physics and interactions Immersion.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The game also features over 500,000 tactical puzzles alongside various interactive lessons and videos to help players improve their skills. Fans could also access several Clash of Clans and Clash Royale-themed puzzle minigames on the Chess.com website. Paid membership also removes in-game ads for a more seamless experience.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mobile game developer and publisher Pixel Federation entertains more than 140M players worldwide with popular mobile games, including ‘ Diggy’s Adventure ,’ ‘ Trainstation 2 ,’ ‘ Puzzle Adventure ,’ and ‘ Port City.’

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Logic Simplified

JULY 11, 2023

They are more popular than ever, facilitating social interactions, flooding our newsfeeds and providing countless hours of entertainment. Players typically interact with the environment and other characters in order to solve puzzles containing clues to advance in the gameplay. are some of the prime examples of simulation games.

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OPM Jobs

APRIL 27, 2023

Video games have long been a popular form of entertainment, but their impact on mental health has been a topic of debate. Whether you prefer relaxing puzzles or immersive RPGs, there’s something here for everyone. Our favourite stress relieving games Are you looking for a way to unwind after a long day?

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Played with Fire

JULY 22, 2024

Creating VR games is one thing, but creating VR games that are both entertaining and „something more” is something entirely different! This mechanic encourages players to experiment and think creatively about how to solve puzzles and overcome challenges. Are scientific elements necessary in VR games?

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Clash Quest is Supercell’s most recent attempt at disrupting the puzzle category through titles like Smash Land , Spooky Pop, and Hay Day Pop , each of them trying to achieve success from different angles. Clash Quest 101 In terms of gameplay, Clash Quest can be categorized as a blast-based midcore Puzzle game with some RPG components.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

And to keep it entertaining, there’s a random element. Horror in the Darkness is a text-based horror puzzle-esque game. Choice is limited – this is much more of a mystery and puzzle-type game. The developer has gone the extra mile to layer in beautiful, clever puzzle elements that keep you wondering and coming back for more.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Genre-Specific Winners: Puzzle Games Prevailed: The genre fell by only 6% YoY in downloads and gained 10% in IAP revenue, thanks to new games like Block Blast and Royal Match, and established hits such as Candy Crush and Gardenscapes. Puzzle remained strong by focusing on retaining its current user base through events and live operations.

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Game Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

“You can solve Lego puzzles or build your own creations on any flat surface in your room. Meta has teamed up with various entertainment providers to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming, NBA games, and professional ring fighting tournaments to Quest.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 20, 2024

With a knack for puzzle, arcade, and simulation games. They had a specific take on the metagame, focusing on underserved male puzzle players, and built their visual style towards that goal instead of increasing production complexity. The former is still trying to find its feet while the latter has achieved a moderate level of success.

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Big Games

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re a casual gamer looking for some entertainment or a dedicated hardcore game enthusiast, today, we have curated a list of the best high-graphics games for Android just for you. Casual Gamers For casual gamers, these high-graphic Android games offer fantastic entertainment with relatively simple gameplay.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Torchlight Infinite by XD Entertainment. Torchlight Inifinite is an ARPG (action roleplaying game), and the fourth title in the series made by XD Entertainment. Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales by Next Games. Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales wasn’t initially created for the Netflix Platform.

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Game Errors

APRIL 10, 2023

Starting with a port of 1942 for the Nintendo Entertainment System also published in 1985, Capcom began focusing on the home console market, which would eventually become its main segment. Targeting international markets, the company had its first hit in 1942, another vertical shooter.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

none of Dishonored's morality system and I think this is good, the "stealth puzzle = humane cage free assassination" philosophy has aged poorly imo 69% less stealth. Meanwhile, Aleksis is an entertaining character with a big complicated party setpiece that invokes past Arkane games and the game marketing. Maybe this is intentional?

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Big Games

AUGUST 19, 2021

Adventure: The games of this type have reflex testing and puzzle gameplay. Strategy: Games in this genre challenge the mind with strategic dilemmas, tactical puzzles, and shootouts. For the kids, the game levels are made at a fun and entertaining level, while for the elders, the challenges are even more intense and hard.

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Big Games

JANUARY 31, 2024

Two Dots For those who appreciate puzzle games with a minimalist design, Two Dots is a true gem. By optimizing your device’s settings and exploring the best gaming apps available, you can unlock a world of entertainment in the palm of your hand.

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Played with Fire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Imagine playing a game where the physical world around you is combined with virtual enemies, objects, or puzzles. This opens up exciting possibilities for immersive experiences in both entertainment and practical applications. So, which do you use more VR or AR?

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Game Daily

JULY 14, 2023

Each year, the Entertainment Software Association releases a raft of stats about video game consumption in the United States, that speaks to the growing popularity and positivity of gaming. They are currently puzzles (63%), arcade (52%), skill & chance (44%), shooters (42%) and action (41%).

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