Tag: puzzle

Impressions

Yes, this classic puzzle game is still relevant! Flow is a simple and straightforward puzzle game. Despite being first released in 2012¹, Flow Free has stood the test of time. I enjoyed the clean design and the mental challenge of connecting flows. The easier levels are approachable for any skill level, while the harder ones are enough to give even experienced puzzle solvers a run for their money.

Hit Box

Flow, while relaxing, does make you think. I was never hooked on the game, but I did find myself playing it on the subway where there’s no internet connection. Overall, the puzzles were challenging, engaging, and rewarding to solve. I recommend this game to anyone who enjoys straightforward puzzle games.

Game Quality

It’s a classic, the developer has had plenty of time to work out any bugs and even expand with creative 3D style puzzles. The UI and interaction are simple, but that’s nothing to complain about, especially when the premise of the game is so straightforward and clear.

Offline Play

Flow Free will work without an internet connection.

Adverts

The advertisements can be intrusive and pop up at intervals. The game includes an option to pay to remove advertisements.

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1. Wikipedia contributors. (2025, March). Flow Free. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 14, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_Free ↩︎

Impressions

The iOS exclusive app Blackbox takes puzzle games to the next level. With minimal or subtle hints for each level you must first figure out what you need to do and then execute it. Blackbox isn’t your run of the mill Sudoku

Hit Box

I have been playing this game now for over 3 years and have yet to solve all the puzzles in this game. The fact that I have always have Blackbox downloaded on my phone and continue to open it and try to crack puzzle is a testament not only to this games creative puzzles but also to satisfying and fun trying to crack its puzzle is. Never did I think when I first downloaded it that I would still be regularly engaged opening and attempting to solve this game 3 years later.

Game Quality

A lot of thought was put into the design, graphics and complexity of the puzzles in Blackbox. The

Offline Play

Blackbox will work without an internet connection, and in fact even encourage a lack of connection to solve some if its challenges.

Adverts

A simple app with no advertisements gave Blackbox a high score in this category.

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