AuroraBound Deluxe

[b]aurorabound deluxe[/b] is the precursor to the excellent [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/1068540]aurora hex[/url], but with squares instead of hexagons. it's a relaxing jigsaw-like with colorful patterns and the only 'mechanics' are placing and rotating tiles. there are [b]a bunch of hand-crafted levels[/b]. according to the developer, about 200 in about 20 worlds, but it's actually less, as most of those packs consist of fewer than 10 levels. still, there's a good amount and each world is a puzzle of its own once every level is solved there. then it turns [b]generated until the end of time[/b]. worlds unlock one by one, but every level adjacent to a solved one is available within and [b]current level progress is saved when you quit[/b]. unfortunately, [b]there's no level select or level numbers[/b], which are two of my pet peeves, non-generated levels should be easily replayable. since it's a very simple game, it [b]doesn't really matter if you're playing hand-made or generated levels[/b], so I let the lack of such basic necessity slide just this once. [b]custom puzzles are unlocked from the start[/b], you can set difficulty, the palette and the ratio of…

This is another 'background' game for me. I've been playing it while binge-watching a show and really enjoying it. That said, I've still got two achievements I haven't gotten yet because my brain is going cross-eyed.... Haha! Really though, it's a fun and surprisingly difficult puzzle game, that never seems to end! Definitely worth a play if you like puzzles. :)

This is a tough game. 9 hours in and I've barely scratched the surface. It's a beautiful game. For a logic game (which it is), it's just pleasing to the eye, calming, and not too distracting. There are some levels that I wish they'd give you a starting point. There is a hints thing you can turn on, but there's also Steam achievements for NOT using hints. So, if you feel like being extra-challenged, try going it without any help at all. Hours and hours of game play on this one, unless you're a genius who'll breeze through it. :) Give it a go!

[u]In short:[/u] AuroraBound Deluxe is a casual puzzle game relying largely on visual patterns instead of hard logic. In many ways it's a one-trick pony but if you don't mind tons of clicking it can be a fairly meditative experience - at least for the first 16 or so worlds (2-3 hours of playtime) until it transitions from hand-crafted levels to procedurally generated ones. The level generator (especially on higher difficulties) is pretty terrible and really ramps up the frustration. This is a tenuous recommendation largely based on the very low price, but especially completionists/achievement hunters should think twice before picking this one up. [u]In long:[/u] The [b][u]gameplay[/u][/b] consists of placing or rotating square tiles on a grid. Placement and rotation are mutually exclusive to each other and the only interactions the game offers. A tile may have up to 4 colours (one per edge) and the goal is to fill the grid in a way that only same-colour edges are next to each other. There are some very light elements of logic to it, but mostly you can turn your brain off and just click away. Multiple valid solutions are not uncommon for levels. The easiest way to solve most stages…

A fun game to while away the hours

The game is ok, but there are other similar games out there that are clearly better: I'd suggest people go play Loop instead, it has a similar aesthetic without being aggravating.