Poems & Codes (2023)
- Developer
- Hero Game Co LLC
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 86 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 7.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A calm, reflective puzzle game where you slowly unravel classic poetry, encouraging quiet contemplation and a sense of literary discovery.
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What players say
Players compare it unfavorably to its predecessor, Prose & Codes, citing repetitive puzzles from the same poems and obscure vocabulary that demands lookups. Fans enjoy the relaxing cryptogram gameplay and discovering classic poetry, but opinions split on whether the interface improvements justify the changes.
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