Puzzler World 2
- September 1, 2011
- Ideas Pad
- 313h median play time
Get on Steam"Puzzler World 2" is the sequel to the popular puzzle game, offering over 1200 new puzzles and bonus games. It includes a new Master Mode for tougher challenges, and a prize wheel system where players can win hint tokens to help with difficult puzzles. Completing puzzles unlocks bonus games and players can earn trophies as they progress.
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Reviews
- The game offers a vast collection of over 1200 puzzles, providing hours of entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts.
- It features a variety of puzzle types, including crosswords, Sudoku, and word searches, appealing to a wide audience.
- The hint system and in-game trophies enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for casual gamers and achievement hunters.
- The user interface is clunky and not well-optimized for PC, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with scrolling puzzles.
- Many puzzles are overly simplistic, making them feel more suited for children rather than adults seeking a challenge.
- The game is heavily reliant on British English references, which can be confusing and difficult for players unfamiliar with UK-specific terms.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent for its age, with a simple and fun aesthetic that suits its puzzle-focused gameplay. While not groundbreaking or high-definition, the visuals are functional and accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of machines. Overall, players appreciate the graphics for their charm rather than technical prowess, rating them around 6.5/10.
“There is a healthy variety of puzzles and it's got a good aesthetic, and I'd recommend it if you are a fan of puzzles.”
“It has a great simple interface with fun graphics that won't be too taxing on just about any machine.”
“The graphics are just mind-blowing, it doesn't even seem like it came from this world!”
“It's a game with a lot of puzzles and is decent enough, given the age of the game. It doesn't look as HD when in full-screen, but then again I'm not looking for ultra shiny graphics with a word-search or link-a-pix.”
“Don't expect any fancy graphics, 3D or soundtrack.”
“Graphic: 6.5/10”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing; some players find it well-written with lifelike characters, while others criticize the lack of a coherent narrative and background. Additionally, there are concerns that key missions and elements may be overlooked, leading to a less engaging experience for those seeking a deeper plot.
“The story is well-written and the characters feel so life-like!”
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
“Instead you fire it up when you're bored and don't want to play something heavy with plotlines and quests and lore.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers little to no replayability, as players are unlikely to find value in revisiting the same puzzles without any new challenges or variations.
“The game has no replayability unless you feel like solving the same puzzles all over again.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a mix of portable and home experiences with various puzzles, providing hours of fun. However, some mechanics have been altered, leading to frustrations with controls and vague instructions that can confuse players. Overall, while it retains the essence of its predecessor, certain changes may complicate the experience for some users.
“Now, I can have it on the go, and at home with different puzzles and hours of fun gameplay!”
“They changed some of the mechanics for some games, which adds a new layer of challenge. For example, in Fitword, instead of typing or drawing the letters, you have to drag and drop the words, which can be a bit annoying. However, the variety keeps the gameplay fresh.”
“If you are looking for a sequel to Puzzler World, you shouldn't worry much about the changes, as they still provide engaging gameplay.”
“They changed some of the mechanics for certain games (for example: Fitword is kind of wonky. Instead of typing or drawing the letters, you have to drag and drop the words, which is slightly annoying.) Some instructions are vague (for example: 'backwards.' You have to shade in the wrong letters rather than the right letters, which is confusing.) Finally, they changed something from simple to very complicated (for example: Link a Pix. Instead of having a whole area on your screen to link the numbers, you get only 1/4 of the screen to look at and you can't zoom out. This can be very confusing.) If you are looking for a sequel to Puzzler World, you shouldn't worry much.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find "Puzzler World 2" to be a grindy game that they enjoy, noting that the achievement requirements are reasonable, as completing 10 of each puzzle feels fair and not overly demanding.
“Puzzler World 2 is just another one of those grindy games I seem to enjoy playing so much!”
“Achievements don't take a ton of grinding; 10 of each puzzle is pretty fair.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is an improvement over its predecessor, being less annoying, though the default volume is considered too loud and can be adjusted. However, players should not anticipate elaborate graphics or a sophisticated soundtrack.
“The music isn't quite as annoying as the first one, although the default volume is too loud (it can be changed).”
“Don't expect any fancy graphics, 3D, or soundtrack.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is plagued with bugs that ruin the overall experience.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
“The stability issues are so severe that I often find myself unable to progress.”
