Jigsaw Bestiary

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Jigsaw Bestiary is a single player action game. It was developed by Minicactus Games and was released on February 21, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Jigsaw Bestiary" is a puzzle game that features six mythical creatures with rich backgrounds, including the Quibungo, Werewolf, Sylvans, Striga, Djinn, and Lamia. Players can assemble beautiful illustrations of these beings across five difficulty levels, learning more about their legends as they complete the jigsaws. The game boasts unique artwork created by Alexandre Rocha, offering a captivating experience for monster enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music10 positive mentions

The game features beautiful art and a pleasant soundtrack, creating an engaging atmosphere.
The puzzles are fun, relaxing, and not overly difficult, making them enjoyable to solve.
It offers a unique concept with a focus on mythology, providing both entertainment and educational value.

Some players found the image overlay and scrolling to be frustrating, especially with larger puzzle sizes.
The flickering candle effect can be annoying and headache-inducing, although it can be turned off in settings.
Achieving all accomplishments may require completing all puzzles, which some players found tedious.

music
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The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting quality and perfect fit with the overall experience, enhancing the art direction and narration. Reviewers highlight the combination of art music and sound as a standout feature, contributing to a visually and audibly immersive atmosphere.
- “Art music and narration make an amazing combination in this game!”
- “The art direction of the game is amazing and the soundtrack is very pleasant.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the soundtrack is enchanting.”
graphics
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The graphics are highly praised for their beauty and unique art style, contributing to a captivating dark atmosphere. Players appreciate the enchanting soundtrack that complements the visuals, making the jigsaw experience enjoyable even with a limited number of artworks. Overall, the combination of stunning graphics and engaging narration enhances the overall appeal of the game.
- “The graphics are amazing and the soundtrack is enchanting.”
- “This is an amazing jigsaw with a dark atmosphere with 6 unique creatures and an amazing art style!”
- “Despite the 6 artworks, they are still so beautiful every time you do the puzzle again!”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its sinister and mysterious qualities, effectively engaging players' curiosity about the lore of its unique creatures. The dark aesthetic, complemented by impressive art style, enhances the overall experience, making it both fun and immersive.
- “The atmosphere is sinister and creates an air of mystery that piques your curiosity to discover the history of each monster.”
- “This is an amazing jigsaw with a dark atmosphere with 6 unique creatures and an amazing art style!”
- “I love the art and lore for the creatures, and the atmosphere for the menu screen is great.”