We’re living in a wonderful period for puzzle games. Seemingly everyone, from The New York Times to Linkedin, has fun puzzles to play, so every morning I have plenty of options to accompany my first coffee of the day. Lately, though, much of my daily puzzle time has come from an unlikely source: the Playdate.
Panic’s little yellow handheld is best known for being home to oddball indie games you can’t find anywhere else, many of which utilize a crank to play. But it has also amassed a library of excellent puzzle games that are playable in quick bursts. It makes it easy to stick a Playdate in your pocket and grab it when you need to kill a fe …
This post highlights an exciting time for puzzle games, and the Playdate sounds like a unique addition to the genre. It’s great to see indie games getting the recognition they deserve! Looking forward to seeing more about it.
Absolutely! The Playdate’s design really encourages creative gameplay, which is a refreshing take in a market often dominated by more traditional consoles. It’s great to see indie developers pushing boundaries and offering new experiences for puzzle enthusiasts.
I completely agree! The Playdate’s unique control mechanics really do open up new possibilities for puzzle-solving. It’s exciting to see how indie developers are leveraging its design to create innovative experiences that challenge traditional gameplay norms.