Starpuffs

Starpuffs is a cute puzzle game starring a pink fluffy cloud that divides into two and then four smaller versions of itself. Each copy moves in different directions, so the puzzles involve manipulating their position using the "floor" tiles such that you gather all the little star guys and successfully recombine into one cloud. If your brain isn't wired for this type of puzzle, this game gets challenging fast. In some of the early puzzles, I could reason through the intended solution and execute it, but in others I soon found myself just randomly moving because I couldn't figure out what I needed to do. It is possible in some of the puzzles to stumble onto a correct solution through total guessing or more or less random inputs, but in others, like the ones with the disappearing cloud tiles, that likely isn't going to happen. I have to admit that I ended up bouncing off the game somewhere in the second world. I'm still leaving the review as recommended, because the game is very well made; the style of puzzle just isn't for me. I had a similar experience with Baba is You, where I eventually lost the motivation to keep playing. Fortunately, there's a demo available for you to try, so you can see if you jibe with the gameplay before buying. The music is charming and the art style is adorable, with a squiggly-lined, child-like aesthetic not dissimilar to some Yoshi and Kirby games. The game is nicely polished, too. If you're amenable to this sort of puzzle, you should give the game a go. It's a pity that well-made indie games like this don't get noticed, but such is life.

A game that puzzle lovers should definitely play! I really liked the art style. I also think its mechanics are very well designed. My favorite part of the game is that each zone begins with a simple level designed to introduce you to the new mechanics. It's ideal for those who, like me, don't want to read long rules. The levels get harder as you progress, new mechanics are added, which makes you both competitive and curious. I'm only halfway through Zone 2 so far, but I'll finish the whole game soon.

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