"It's certainly true that Strange Jigsaws came out as long ago as August, and it's also very much the case that the game has a blistering "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam with a remarkable 99 percent of player reviews giving the game a thumbs-up. But somehow, this stunning follow-up to 2024's lovely 20 Small Mazes has not received a single published review, and has gone forgotten in end-of-year lists."
"This time out, there are 50 "jigsaws" to solve, and I use quotes here because it's so often more involved than that. As with Mazes, none is straightforward, each possessing a unique twist or original way of being solved. Even the main menu is part of its elaborate mystery of interconnecting elements that defy the laws of physics. Or rely on them, in one case."
Strange Jigsaws launched in August to a 99 percent "Overwhelmingly Positive" Steam rating yet attracted no published reviews or year-end mentions. The game builds on 2024's free 20 Small Mazes by expanding the concept into fifty puzzles that subvert initial expectations. Each puzzle contains a distinct twist or non-obvious solution; many interconnect and integrate unusual mechanics, with the main menu itself acting as part of the puzzle architecture. Designs play with physics, time, and narrative framing, rewarding curiosity, reflection, and experimentation. The collection delivers surprising intricacy and charm, making it well suited to relaxed holiday play.
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