Puzzle Adventure Games

Puzzle games are a type of game where solving various puzzles is the main gameplay. They usually require players to use logical thinking, observation skills, creativity, and a certain knowledge reserve to gradually solve the problems set in the game and promote the development of the storyline. There are various mechanisms, all of which are classic types: finding different things, searching for objects, replacing symbols/numbers, piecing together clues/fragments for information reprocessing, 2D/3D box pushing, various Huarong paths, various water pipes/wires/light refraction, Tower of Hanoi/Tower of Hanoi games, Sudoku, ice walking, various chess games, card games, puzzles, prop combinations, and so on.

Puzzle games, although they can be classified as non story level games, page clearance games, etc., generally refer to puzzle adventure games with themed plots. The gameplay mainly involves collecting elements in the game, using various props and derivative gameplay to solve various puzzles to advance the plot, and finally integrating various fragmented information information by players to shape characters or improve the plot. The way of expression can be through text, action challenges, or even the most common visual adventure puzzle game nowadays.

The puzzle solving process in puzzle games is not about setting up game levels to pass, but rather about allowing players to understand the plot and characters at multiple levels through step-by-step puzzle solving. Players can easily complete the level, or follow various details to complete a large amount of additional puzzle content to complete the level. Puzzle games are a great medium for storytelling. Players will think and analyze all the details in the game, trying to click or consider the meaning of a certain graphic. Players rarely overlook important plot information in puzzle games - if they don't collect this information and analyze it in combination, they will get stuck in front of a certain mechanism or secret door.

The core of puzzle games lies in challenging players' intelligence. Each puzzle is a test of players' multi-faceted abilities such as logical thinking, spatial imagination, mathematical calculations, language comprehension, and more. Players need to carefully observe the game scene, collect clues, and use their intelligence to find the key to solving puzzles. The puzzle designs in puzzle games are extremely diverse, ranging from traditional textual reasoning and graphic matching to innovative physics simulations, logical reasoning, music rhythms, and more. Puzzle games typically have a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere with simpler puzzle designs, making them suitable for relaxation and entertainment during leisure time.