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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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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