Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle Game

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Copy Editor is an intricate puzzle game that teaches you Regular Expressions (RegEx), commonly used in computer science and language theory. Build complex rules that process and revise famous texts for your wacky and demanding publishers! Using characters, scripts, and sequences, your goal is to align your “Input” with the “Objective.” Like its spiritual predecessor, The Devil's Calculator, no f…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

The game offers a unique and entertaining way to practice and improve regex skills, making it enjoyable for those already familiar with the topic.
The writing and character interactions add a humorous touch, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
The game has potential for growth and improvement, with a responsive development team that shows passion for both gameplay and learning.

The game does a poor job of teaching regex concepts, making it difficult for beginners to grasp the necessary skills to progress.
Many puzzles are poorly designed, with a steep difficulty curve that can frustrate players, especially those without prior regex knowledge.
The user interface is clunky and lacks essential features, such as a monospace font and synchronized scrolling, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
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The story is noted for its humor and engaging background elements, particularly through a chat log that enhances the overall experience. However, some users suggest that the chat feature could be improved or made more relevant to the story's progression.
- “The storyline is really funny and engaging.”
- “There is a background story presented in the form of a chat log, which enhances the overall experience.”
- “The narrative adds depth and enjoyment beyond just gameplay mechanics.”
- “The chat system feels unnecessary and detracts from the overall story progression.”
- “While there is a background story presented through chat logs, it fails to engage and feels more like a chore than an enhancement to the experience.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and coherence, making it difficult to become invested in the characters or plot.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is hindered by a mediocre user experience and unengaging meta mechanics, which detracts from the potential enjoyment of learning regex basics. However, the development team is noted for their responsiveness and enthusiasm for both gameplay and educational elements.
- “The development team is responsive, fun, and passionate about both gameplay and learning.”
humor
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Users note that the humor in the game is primarily driven by the storyline, which adds comedic elements; however, some feel that it could be funnier.
- “The storyline makes it really funny.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay.”
replayability
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The game offers a cute concept but falls short in replayability due to its lack of effective teaching tools and reliance on frustrating mechanics, which may lead players to seek external resources rather than fully engaging with the game's intended learning experience.

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