Which way should the gears turn? Gear Flow: Mechanical Puzzles is my Android puzzle game. This is an actual game screenshot.
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A jelly puzzle with a different job. Jelly Merge: Squishy Friends is my Android puzzle game. This is an actual game screenshot.
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For now, mostly through manual playtesting. I've tried to keep the difficulty balanced so it challenges players without becoming too frustrating, introducing new mechanics gradually.
There are currently 400 levels, and some puzzles get complex enough that you actually need to zoom in and out to understand the entire gear system.
I've also designed the UI to encourage exploration and logical thinking. Some elements might look like simple text at first, but they're actually interactive tabs or buttons that players need to discover and use to solve the puzzles.
I personally see it as more than just a puzzle game. I think it's a nice way to exercise concentration, problem-solving, and logical thinking.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this approach!