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There are different levels of puzzles in terms of complexity.
Such games may appear to be of simple design but carry complicated content.
This is mostly fine because puzzle games are not known for their graphics but for their intricate content.
That’s when the need to venture into more challenging puzzles emerges.
Do you dare accept the challenge?
The game features a scenic island containing both artificial and natural structures.
Your task is simple; unlock new domains on the map, one puzzle at a time.
What is not simple, however, is solving the puzzles.
Many people find the game too difficult due to the complexity of its puzzles.
SpaceChem
For science-loving puzzle fans, we haveSpaceChem, a puzzle game based on chemical bonding and automation principles.
Here, your task is to manipulate molecules to form new ones.
You do this by programming two manipulators known as waldos that can interact with molecules and atoms.
You have to accurately assemble these molecules for come up with new particles.
The more you build, the more complex the new batch of molecules gets.
Like most puzzle games, the more you playSpaceChem, the more complex it gets.
It even gets to a point where going forward seems impossible.
Fez
Moving on to an indie production, we haveFez, a 2D game set in a 3D world.
This feature is essential to the gameplay andFez’smain puzzle conclusion.
The rotation mechanism lets you view four facings, discovering new paths as you play.
Here, you don’t have to fight enemies or bosses.
Your sole task is puzzle solving.
By jumping between ledges, he can traverse the environment that is falling apart.
There are various factors in his path that can either boost or slow down his movements.
These include bombs, crates, and pistons.
Discworld
Coming up next isDiscworld, one of the most complex point-and-click puzzle games you will ever play.
Step into the shoes of Rincewind, a wizard in the fantastical city of Ankh-Morpork.
Rincewind is on a mission to stop a dragon from terrorizing the people of his city.
Many elements of the game come from various Discworld novels.
This is a third-person game that involves exploring different parts of Discworld in search of items to solve puzzles.
you’ve got the option to interact with different people in each location in the game.
There are also new subjects to learn during the game by interacting with various people in it.
The Talos Principle
Going deeper into a more philosophical puzzle game isThe Talos Principle.
This is a narrative-based game that you’re free to play from either a third or first-person perspective.
There are over 100 puzzles to decipher as you move through different environments in the game.
The difficulty levels intensify with the more puzzles you solve, with the addition of even more puzzle elements.
These include AI-controlled drones that can blow you up if they get too close.
If you die before completing a particular section, the game takes you to the beginning of the puzzle.
This is one of the games that will test your IQ as well as your patience.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
