Some franchises, likeTetrisandCandy Crush Saga,have appealed to millions of players worldwide.
I prefer games that test my critical thinking and strategic mind.
Something that would turn my mind to finding the fitting solution.
If you love such games, weve got you covered.
Superliminal
Prepare to question your perception inSuperliminal, a first-person game that bends reality.
The game is based on forced perspective and optical illusions.
Initially, the game was only available for Windows and Mac PCs.
However, it has since been ported to consoles, with an updated PS5 version in November 2022.
Puzzles in this game give you a sense of the unexpected.
You may need to change your perspective and think outside the box to arise from the dream.
It requires you to look closely at everything to find what you need.
The Pedestrian
The Pedestriantakes the concept of a puzzle platformer to new heights, quite literally.
The name is acting like pretty straightforward, dont you think?
I think it is incredible how you might tell what the game entails just from the title.
As you progress in the game, the puzzles become increasingly complex.
It, therefore, requires you to manipulate signs and objects in the environment to reach your destination.
The game, mainly on PS5, has a great tool of haptic feedback.
It, therefore, has an immersive experience.
Maquette
Maquetteis an intriguing puzzle game with a clever and unique mechanic.
The game comes with a unique perspective on puzzle-solving as players explore a world within a world.
Set within a looping, dollhouse-like environment, Maquette challenges players to manipulate the environment to solve complicated puzzles.
As such, every world contains a smaller version of itself.
At the center of every level is a smaller model of your environment.
you’re free to remove an item, and a smaller version appears.
The games thoughtful storytelling, stunning visuals, and mind-bending puzzles make it a must-play game.
you could instinctively switch between firing modes using a single adaptive trigger and return to action after dying.
The game combines these elements with a surreal narrative and challenging puzzles.
As a player, you must navigate some treacherous environments and unravel the mystery of their existence.
The game takes players to a mysterious island filled with complicated line puzzles.
It comes up on the list as the most challenging game I have ever played.
When playing, you experience confusion, uncertainty, and mental exhaustion when trying to understand the games intricacies.
At times, you may consider giving up.
The game has an open-world nature, which challenges you to explore and get rewarded for your curiosity.
Some intrinsic knowledge may help you understand the puzzles in most cases.The Witnessstructure encourages learning at your own pace.
The game introduces new ideas with elegance, never stating the rules outright or showing its full hand.
Consequently, it gives you enough context, and you make the final leap yourself.
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.
