ReThink | Evolved 4

Difficulty : 2.5/5 (A bit Hard) Global : 2.5/5 (Good) Curator page : [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44695991-Anokturnus/]Anokturnus[/url] ReThink Evolved 4 is a step in the right direction for the Evolved series. The previous Evolved games were too easy, this one is actually pretty balanced. This game contains a lot of big puzzles consisting of several smaller interconnected ones and I love it. My only complaint would be the optimization of the puzzles. There are far too many levels with leftover cubes, and even levels in which you don't have to use the switch. I know the Evolved series gives a lot more freedom to the player so it's riskier to make it harder... but as long as the solution doesn't require unfair laser angles, I don't really see the problem. E-7 is a perfect example of that. It's hard and challenging but if you add just one more cube, the level becomes easy and not that interesting. Some levels probably suffered from that. I already discussed this subject with Yaeko for ReThink 4, but it only had very few non-optimized levels and they were so hard that it didn't really matter. Anyway, each entry is always a pleasure to play. And despite the few flaw…

The currently last entry of the ReThink series stumbles a bit, but is still fun. A lot of the later puzzles rely on a few too many variables, which can lead to a bit of trial & error, but the game itself is still fun. A few new mechanics, like portal cubes and inverter cubes, are also introduced and keep the game fresh. Difficult and fun - I can't wait for entry number 8!

Good, like all the ReThink games, but this one was the first one where I had few bugs. I love puzzle games and the ReThink games belong to the very best I've ever played.

Good puzzle game with some small issues - for instance, in some levels I had leftover cubes or did not need to use the switching at all so I feel like I have not found a solution that was intended. Although I solved the puzzles I felt like I have cheated. I like FP puzzles and this was the first game in this series I got but I got a feeling I have seen it all.

ReThink | Evolved 4 is a tightly focused first-person puzzle game that builds its identity around lasers, colored light, environmental machinery, and logical experimentation. Rather than surrounding its puzzles with combat or a complicated narrative, it places problem solving at the center of the experience. The futuristic environments provide an appropriately clean backdrop for this approach, giving players spaces where they can concentrate on understanding how each device functions and how different elements must interact. Developed and published by Yaeko, it feels designed primarily for players who enjoy patiently studying a room before gradually assembling its solution. The main attraction is its collection of 40 puzzles. These challenges revolve around manipulating laser beams and understanding the behavior of light and its colors. Individual rooms present combinations of cubes, emitters, receivers, and other mechanisms that must be positioned or activated correctly. The underlying principles are understandable, but the difficulty develops as additional components are introduced and several mechanics become interconnected. Instead of demanding quick reflexes, the game encoura…

As good as the others. Play them all if you like puzzles.