Underplayed Gems

Puzzle by Nikoli W Hashiwokakero (2023)

Puzzle by Nikoli W Hashiwokakero cover
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Where to get it
Xbox
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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.

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How it feels

A calm and methodical puzzle game where you thoughtfully connect numbered islands by drawing bridges, progressing step by step with a smooth, satisfying flow.

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About

"Hashiwokakero" is a puzzle in which the numbers resemble islands, through which you draw lines resembling bridges. You have to take the entire board into consideration while progressing piece by piece. You do need to pay attention for this puzzle, but it can be solved smoothly and nicely.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.