Insight
- October 6, 2021
- maou
Get on Steam"Insight" is a puzzle game where players draw lines to divide shapes and reveal hidden symbols, with 49 levels each introducing new mechanics and challenges. The game features no rule tutorial, requiring players to discover rules through trial and error. Occasional brain teasers add an extra layer of complexity to this engaging and thought-provoking game. Find like-minded players on Discord: .
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The puzzle design is excellent, with well-crafted rules that offer depth and encourage logical deduction.
- The game provides a challenging experience that rewards patience and creativity, leading to satisfying 'a-ha' moments.
- There is a good variety of puzzles that build on previous mechanics, allowing players to develop their understanding as they progress.
- The lack of a tutorial or explanation system can make the game confusing, especially with obscure rules and symbols.
- Many puzzles require trial and error, which can lead to frustration when players feel stuck without guidance.
- Some players may find the game too difficult or unintuitive, making it hard to gain insight into the rules and solutions.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily focused on puzzle-solving through the application of consistent rules across various symbols, reminiscent of "The Witness." Players engage in separating shapes into sub-regions, with well-designed mechanics that offer depth and complexity, especially as they build on previous puzzles. While the rule-guessing aspect is enjoyable, some players suggest that "Taiji" provides a more fluid and explanatory experience with similar mechanics.
“It's much closer to The Witness in terms of level design, as all symbols have consistent rules across variants. The focus is less on rule deduction (though the rule-guessing gameplay is still pretty good) and more on using those rules in unique ways to create difficult puzzles.”
“The rules themselves are well-designed, as they're fairly straightforward yet have a lot of depth, particularly when combined with the main mechanic of creating similar regions.”
“Later puzzles can incorporate previous mechanics, which is fun.”
“If you want to play a game with the same 'rule-finding' concept and very similar mechanics that flows and explains itself a lot better, I would recommend 'Taiji'.”
“In the moment-to-moment gameplay, you solve puzzles by separating shapes into sub-regions.”
“Various other symbols replace or complement numbers with their own mysterious mechanics, and based on the store page, there's lots of other stuff too.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are minimalistic and adequate for the game's style, though they lack inspiration and could benefit from options like dark mode or alternate color schemes. Overall, they serve their purpose but are not the main highlight of the experience.
“The graphics are very minimalistic, good enough for this sort of game, though dark mode or a few alternate color schemes would be a must.”
“The graphics are definitely not the focus - acceptable but not super inspiring; the screenshots give a very good idea of what to expect.”
“The graphics are definitely not the focus - acceptable but not super inspiring.”
“The screenshots give a very good idea of what to expect.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a minimalistic audio design with no background music, relying instead on simple sound effects. While the user interface is modest, the absence of music is noted, with only a basic audio toggle available.
“A single audio on/off toggle exists, but there is no music, only a few innocent sound effects, so it's fine.”
“The UI is modest; there’s no music, just simple sounds, but don’t be fooled by the looks.”
“There is a single audio on/off toggle, but no music—only a few innocent sound effects, so it's fine.”
