Wizard's Way Out

I didn't enjoy this game. Instead of interesting puzzle mechanics & level designs, the game instead uses straightforward Sokoban-style mechanics and uninteresting level layouts, combined with a strict movement limit that feels unenjoyable in practice. I much preferred how the game [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/MondSemmel/recommended/1229060]Dungeon and Puzzles[/url] handled things, by using a par move system instead of a strict movement limit. That is, you're rewarded for reaching or beating par, rather than feeling punished for exceeding it. Such a design feels much better in practice. Other than that, Wizard's Way Out also has the typical puzzle game problem of a linear puzzle progression, which means that if you're stuck on a level, you're stuck, period. And finally, the game just felt low-polish in some ways. Not recommended. EDIT: According to a dev response, the game received some gameplay updates which might have alleviated some of my issues with the game. However, since I refunded the game, I can't test these changes myself.

In contention for one of the least fun and interesting puzzle games I've played. Puzzles involve finding the exact right sequence and path in the specified number of moves. Solutions seem more about grinding out and stumbling upon the proper permutation of moves, rather than coming up with any key insights. None of the solutions felt rewarding. Controls are also tedious, and I thought the music was annoying.

is real fun