The Ultimate Puzzle Game Thread

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  1. mbrandonw

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    true, its hard to hype a word game. thanks
     
  2. New England Gamer

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    Labymania

    Similar to Bugsy with mechanics of Adventure Zones

    Edit: Ha scratch that Bugsy reference because the lady bug is only one skin! Still mechanics of Adventure Zones (moving and sliding tiles along a maze). Its quite enjoyable and needs quite a bit of strategy! Totally recommended!


    LabyMania

    ★ LabyMania was recently nominated "Nordic handheld game of the year"

    ★★★ SAID ABOUT LABYMANIA ★★★
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    ★ LabyMania was recently nominated "Nordic handheld game of the year"

    ★★★ SAID ABOUT LABYMANIA ★★★
    ❞ the iPhone App Review: "Labymania is a great puzzle game for people who don’t mind a mental workout" - rating: 9 out of 10!
    ❞ Politiken (biggest danish newspaper): "The idea behind LabyMania is brilliant, the design is testimony of devoted craftsmanship. […] It is a masterpiece." - rating: 6 out of 6!
    ❞ Touch arcade: LabyMania is elected Hidden Gem (November 2009)
    ❞ User experience: "Totally enjoyable! Stellar game"

    ★ LabyMania has achieved #1 board game, #1 puzzle game and #10 BEST-SELLING GAME in Denmark!

    ★★★ LABYMANIA ★★★
    LabyMania is a fun, addictive and challenging puzzle game for iPhone and iPod touch.
    The challenge is simple: Manipulate your way through the labyrinth to collect the treasures. You can play alone, against up to 3 of your friends, or try to beat the LabyManiac artificial intelligence.
    Although it is a simple game, LabyMania offers hours of fun, head-scratching and bewildering trials to find and construct your way through the ever-changing labyrinths!

    Go to http://www.amygdala.dk/LabyMania to see a video of the game.

    ★★★ FEATURES ★★★
    ➔ An easy-to-follow tutorial describes the game mechanics and twists.
    ➔ Single player brain-teasing puzzles.
    ➔ Partyplay against up to 3 of your friends.
    ➔ Challenge the LabyManiac artificial intelligence with 4 different skill levels.
    ➔ Original atmospheric graphics and sound.
    ➔ 5 different themes of graphics and sounds.
    ➔ Ingame help.
    ➔ Share your progress with your friends via Facebook or Twitter.

    ☛ Get LabyMania now - or try out LabyMania FREE!

    Updates will follow regularly: More levels - more fun! More languages will be available, as well as additional skills levels for the LabyManiac artificial intelligence. Undo is almost complete, so it will be safe to mess up a little.
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  3. jerryloveninja

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    Thank you so much for this thread. Long live puzzle games!
     
  4. Buding

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    Yes-yes, puzzles are great! I have enjoyed Tiki towers, Enigmo and Geared very much - andalso Ragdoll blaster. They are all done, so now it is great to see LabyMania!

    I love labyrinths, and these are good, when you can change them. It is really cool, where you can play alone or with your friends, and a computer player too. I hope a internet playmode will come...

    http://www.amygdala.dk/LabyMania

    - B
     
  5. Ravenblack

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    #45 Ravenblack, Nov 25, 2009
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    KIV-ed this.

    Gravix

    Gravix is a puzzlegame utilizing gravity and the accelerometer in the iPhone to present the player with fun and challeng…
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    Gravix is a puzzlegame utilizing gravity and the accelerometer in the iPhone to present the player with fun and challenging gameplay.

    To play Gravix you tilt the iPhone to change the gravity of the level and then tap blocks to release them from their position, thus falling in the direction of the gravity. Match same colored blocks to remove them and make sure you remove them all to clear a level.

    Features:
    * 60 increasingly difficult levels
    * 5 different type of blocks in multiple colors
    * Smooth and clear 2D graphics
    * Original music and sound

    This game is easy to learn and play but will require some proper brainwork to complete. We hope you will enjoy playing!
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  6. Ravenblack

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    See what's happening? When I say I'm not going to buy anymore until next month, a lot of good looking puzzle games come out.:mad:

    :)

    This one from the TA front page, Cross Fingers.

    Cross Fingers

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    Mobigame, the team behind the multiple award winning EDGE, Perfect Cell and Zombie Tsunami returns in full force with Cross Fingers, a unique game which challenges you to combine solid pieces in a gigantic tangram puzzle. See the gameplay video at : www.mobigame.net You will need to exercise your brain, imagination and - unique for a puzzle game - your reflexes and dexterity to complete all 840 levels! For unlimited replay value, unlock the Arcade Mode, which puts you in the middle of a frenetic machine where the challenge is to survive and beat the top score. -------------------------------------- Reviews -------------------------------------- TheAPPera.com - "CROSS Fingers is another masterpiece from the TWISTED minds who brought us EDGE by Mobigame." AppSmile.com - "Cross Fingers, a beautiful new tangram-style game from Mobigame." TouchArcade.com - "The game really feels like you are playing with a physical object and comes in a very nicely packaged application." AppAdvice.com - "This is one of the best puzzle games you can have on your idevice." -------------------------------------- Note: Turn Off the Multitasking gesture, Zoom and VoiceOver option in your device settings to use more than 2 fingers in your Apps. -------------------------------------- Try our other games: Zombie Tsunami, EDGE, Perfect Cell, Truckers Delight. Follow us on twitter.com/mobigame Visit us on http://www.mobigame.net
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    Genre:Board, Puzzle
    Release:Nov 25, 2009
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    Version:4.0.1
    Size:42.0 MB
    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating: (3)
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    Compatibility:HD Universal
     
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    Already on the list, but have to say, it does deserve more attention.

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    Here's another cube rolling puzzle.

    Cubes, Love and Diamonds

    “Cubes, Love and Diamonds” is a fun and addictive puzzle game in which you need to roll over the cubes to match the colo…
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    “Cubes, Love and Diamonds” is a fun and addictive puzzle game in which you need to roll over the cubes to match the colors on the ground. Use wisely the triggers to rise or sunk the diamond cubes. Teleport cubes using portals. The white cubes can be your friends or foe, helping you to move around or blocking your path.
    Use your puzzle solving skills to finish all levels. Replay them and try to beat your records by solving them in less moves or faster.
    Unleash your creativity and make your own amazing levels!

    FEATURES:
    - 3D graphics / 3D gameplay;
    - 42 puzzle levels to enjoy;
    - Build in editor to create new levels for more fun;
    - Intuitive controls - just touch and drag the cubes to roll them over; easily control the camera around the level using multi-touch or the user interface;
    - Shake to restart the level.

    GAMEPLAY:
    The game goal is to match all the colored ground cells with cubes having same color on the bottom face. There are two types of cubes, standard and diamond cubes:
    - Standard cube - can have various colors and is used to complete the colored cells from the grid;
    - Diamond cube - can only be moved by using a trigger cell.
    The grid cells can have special types:
    - Colored cell - a cube with the same color on the bottom face must be dragged over this type of cell;
    - Trigger cell - a diamond cube will start moving when a cube is dragged over this cell;
    - Portal cell - the cube that is moved over this type of cell will be teleported to a new location.

    HINTS:
    - Move a cube by dragging it in the desired direction;
    - Center camera on a cube by double tapping on it;
    - Zoom in/out the camera by increasing or decreasing distance between two touches on the screen;
    - Pan the camera by dragging two touches on the screen;
    - Shake the device while playing in order to restart the level. You can activate this feature from the Options menu.

    UPCOMING FEATURES:
    - Support for uploading/downloading the custom made levels;
    - Control the cubes using the accelerometer;
    - Multiplayer;
    - New gameplay elements and more levels.
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  9. tblrsa

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    #49 tblrsa, Nov 25, 2009
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    Damn, yeah i might have to buy CrossFingers. Just spotted it on the frontpage aswell. Anyone played it yet? Is it worth the money?

    Edit: Nevermind, i just bought it. Its really good so far, with decent controls. Just played a bunch of the easy puzzles. The price is a steal too. One of the best puzzle game available for the Mac, Linux and Pc is still not on the idevice though :( Got a clue what game i'm talking about?
     
  10. Ravenblack

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    If you are talking about Cross Fingers and are looking for more people playing it, they are here in this discussion thread. :)

    Me? I will get it next week or so. :D
     
  11. Mew2468

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    Wow, haven't updated for a while. Currently adding all apps up before this post.
     
  12. tblrsa

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    Cross Fingers is nice, but the puzzle game i was talking about is "Deadly Rooms Of Death" or DROD for short. You should check out the Windows/Mac/Linux Version here: http://caravelgames.com/Articles/Games.html - I´m still trying to finish DROD: The Journey To Rooted Hold, but have only conquered 30% of this game as of yet - it´s huge and damn, it´s hard. :)

    I´d love to see a release for the iPhone, but i´m not sure if it will appeal to the casual market.
     
  13. Squeaker

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    G-Force up on the list yet?

    G-Force: The Game

    Team up with G-FORCE!

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    Team up with G-FORCE!

    Do you have what it takes to join the G-Force? Play as martial arts expert Agent Juarez; demolitions specialist Agent Blaster; and Agent Darwin the team leader in a series of 3D training missions. Teamwork is critical. You'll need to use each character’s specialized skill to become a full-fledged field agent.

    Features:

    — Dozens of hi-tech gadgets and cool tools to help you destroy targets and hack security systems
    — Switch between different agents to complete missions
    — Innovative combination of puzzle, action and strategy gameplay
    — Awesome 3D graphics!

    Download now and let the fur fly!

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  14. zachattacksox

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    Is str8ts 6x6 and 1 to 25 on the list? I may have missed it.
     
  15. Squeaker

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    Three good looking ones:

    Hoggy

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    Hoggy is a fun puzzle platformer that combines the best elements of classic side-scrolling video games with a unique puz…
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    Hoggy is a fun puzzle platformer that combines the best elements of classic side-scrolling video games with a unique puzzle flavor! You control Hoggy. Your girlfriend has been kidnapped by the moon men, and the only way to get her back is to eat all the fruit out of 45 crazy jar-worlds! The game has simple controls. Tip your iPhone to move Hoggy left or right, and touch the screen to reverse his gravity. Use your reflexes to grab all the fruit in each level, and use your mind to force your enemies to grab the fruit you can't reach! It's a great retro-arcade experience! If you love side scrollers and arcade action, you'll love Hoggy!
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    Genre:Adventure, Kids, Puzzle
    Release:Nov 20, 2009
    Updated:Mar 23, 2011
    Version:3.51
    Size:5.5 MB
    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating: (10)
    Your Rating:unrated
    Compatibility:HD Universal




    Science Museum's Launchball

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    Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. Sequel to th…
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    Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry.

    Sequel to the Apple Game of the Year 2014, Monument Valley 2 presents a brand new adventure set in a beautiful and impossible world. Help Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley exploring stunning environments and manipulating architecture to guide them on their way.

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    A STANDALONE ADVENTURE A completely new story from the Monument Valley universe. You don’t need to have previously played Monument Valley to enjoy Monument Valley 2.

    INDIVIDUALLY CRAFTED PUZZLES Enjoy beautiful levels filled with illusory, meditative puzzles, using brand new interactions to explore the changing dynamics between characters.

    CONTEMPORARY VISUALS Artwork inspired by an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, artistic movements and personal influences, each translated into stunning geometric structures.

    BEAUTIFUL AUDIO Immerse yourself in uniquely melodic interactive soundscapes, tailored perfectly to every step of Ro and her child’s journey.

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    Monument Valley 2 is only compatible with devices running iOS 9 or later.

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    The physics flavoured brain teaser from the Science Museum London, now crisp and new on iPhone and iPod Touch.

    Developed with the educational geniuses at the Science Museum London, Launchball is a cool and dynamic physics based puzzler, certainly not just for kids. Using over 20 active blocks (including fans, magnets and Tesla Coils) guide your ball through a series of fiendish challenges, and learn some science on the way.

    Think and play through over 30 classic levels and then build and upload your own creations to share with players all over the world with the fully equipped level editor.

    With well over 1 million fans already worldwide, this is a chance to experience Launchball remixed and reinvented for iPhone & iPod Touch. Share the game that crashed the Science Museum server and became huge in Norway!

    ★ A bumper collection of classic levels
    Slide, bounce and spring your way through over 30 different challenges.

    ★ Fully equipped Level Editor
    Create your own levels and then upload them to challenge other mortals. Levels can be rated by users – can you build a 5 star legend?

    ★ Endless playability, Endless challenges
    Search and download hundreds of user created levels for free.

    ★ Dynamic Touch Screen Control
    Manipulate magnets, fans and Tesla Coils with your finger tips to create the ultimate challenge.

    ★ Chill out
    Enjoy an ambient soundtrack.

    ★ Tweet about your successes
    Launchball is linked into Twitter so you can let everyone know about your latest achievements or level creations.

    Launchball was created to let people experience the Science Museum London’s world famous interactive gallery Launchpad online.
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    Release:Nov 25, 2009
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    Pocketball

    Pocketball is an exciting and unique physics puzzle game where your goal is to guide the colored balls into their pocket…
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    Pocketball is an exciting and unique physics puzzle game where your goal is to guide the colored balls into their pockets. By drawing ropes between pegs, you navigate the balls around boosters, gravity wells, pesky nukes and more. Be challenged by 35 stages of increasing difficulty or try to see how many solutions you can find for a single stage. Conquer all 35 stages to unlock even more!

    Rewarding, addictive and fun, Pocketball works great on any iPhone or iPod Touch.

    "Pocketball offers up a tremendous level of challenge in an 'easy to learn but impossible to master' puzzler."
    -- Jim Squires, Touch Arcade

    "...developed with such thought and care that the game just dazzles."
    -- AppSmile

    Watch a preview at http://pocketballapp.com/

    Features:
    • Auto-saves so that returning to a game feels like you never left.
    • Want to start over? Simply shake to remove all ropes and try again.
    • Full stereo sound.
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    Release:Nov 16, 2009
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    Agree, bought Hoggy and launchball today, playing Hoggy now and I liked it alot!
     
  17. New England Gamer

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    This one is pretty cool, though I am not a fan of the green lines - way overpixelated - very easy to dismiss though!

    Emblem

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    JIRBO proudly presents EMBLEM

    EMBLEM challenges players to think laterally, building patterns of connection and meaning through the rearrangement of symbol-tiles on a dynamic board.

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    Part of the JIRBO social gaming network with +30MM downloads and counting!
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    "Emblem presents a form of a puzzle game that has sadly not yet been seen on the iPhone before--or really anywhere else--and it's so incredible, it's genius."
    - Examiner.com

    Be the first to experience a puzzler engineered from the ground up to be like nothing you've ever played before!

    • FIFTY levels of ADVENTURE across FIVE WORLDS

    Follow the story of famed archaeologist Catacomb Kat as she delves beneath the sands of the Egyptian deserts, searching for treasure and the secrets of the ancients.

    As the adventure progresses, Kat fills in her symbol dictionary, uncovering fresh insight into the hidden mysteries of global culture and expanding the depth and challenge of play.

    • HILARIOUS CHARACTERS

    Ditsy archeologists… considerate tomb-robbers… bored gods of the underworld… and a sardonic blue cat.

    In-game dialog will never be the same again.

    • GLOBAL COMPETITION

    Challenge players across the world for dominance in Competition Mode.

    Solve puzzles faster and in fewer moves, then submit your scores to our global high-scores leader-boards and watch your standing soar!

    • STATE OF THE ART PRODUCTION VALUE

    3D art and dynamic lighting brings the mysterious world of the tomb-raider to life as never before seen on the iPhone. 3D positional audio and hand-drawn interface elements add the final layer of polish. Features the amazing music of the underground sensation The Haserjian Brothers.
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    It's time you changed the way you see the world.

    It's time to play EMBLEM.
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    Here's so people can see what you are referring to.
    Looks good:

    Dynamate Christmas Edition

    Dynamate Christmas Edition is a seasonal themed logic puzzler based on the Dynamate game engine.


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    Dynamate Christmas Edition is a seasonal themed logic puzzler based on the Dynamate game engine.


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    Appstoreapps.com says "this game [dynamate] is fun and challenging" and rates it 4 stars.

    Appcraver.com says "it [Dynamate] definitely has a lot of potential. And, I can almost certainly guarantee that it will make you lose track of time." and scores it 9/10


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    Santa needs help! The elves have been at the Christmas decorations, and have scattered them everywhere, even in Santa's workshop. These decorations need to be tidied up so that Santa can get on with Christmas, but there are so many - can you help him?

    Remove all of the Christmas decorations from each level to progress to the next one. To do this you must slide them into each other. Each decoration has it's own effect on the others.


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    32 all new, festive levels of progressive difficulty including training levels. Your companion, Rhubarb the Reindeer, is always on hand to give you helpful hints.
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  20. Squeaker

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    Looks good, surprised it's actually from last Christmas, seems to have gone completely under the radar. Might check it out sometime.
     

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