Puzzle

Security 51 takes the Papers, Please formula underground, putting you behind a security checkpoint at Area 51 where documents, clearances, and a variety of odd employees need to be carefully inspected. It is a great premise, and there were several ideas here worth appreciating. Unfortunately, the experience never quite clicked. Early time limits added pressure before the procedures became comfortable, but the bigger issue was how new rules and requirements were explained from one day to the next. Too often the wording created more confusion than the actual task, and the constant changes in what you do from day to day kept you from building up that muscle memory. ...

The Artisan of Glimmith offers a quieter experience, centered around the careful painting of stained glass designs. Each puzzle represents a piece of a window to be completed under a shifting set of rules, sometimes requiring patience and a willingness to rethink each placement or choice of a shape. ...