Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror

Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror

For some challenging puzzle based gameplay with a spooky twist look no further than Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror. The game features charming visuals, an appropriately spooky soundtrack and plenty of puzzles that will have you racking your brain for the solution. The pixelated visuals are not exactly cutting edge, but the addictive gameplay makes the game hard to put down. Overall, it is quite an impressive offering from a very small studio and is definitely worth checking out.

Gameplay: Use your puzzle solving skills and supernatural powers to scare some pesky people out of your haunted house.

Graphics: Features an interesting blend of 2D sprites and 3D objects, all with a pixel art twist.

Gameplay: Spooky tunes and plenty of screams

THE BOT SQUAD™: PUZZLE BATTLES

THE BOT SQUAD™: PUZZLE BATTLES

Strategy fans can look forward to The Bot Squad: Puzzle Battles hitting the App Store and Google Play on October 16 2014. This new free-to-play strategy game from Ubisoft promises a mix of classic Puzzle and Tower Defense gameplay. Both genres have traditionally fared well on smartphones and tablets, but it is not often that they are combined

Back To Bed

Back To Bed

The interesting visuals and surreal atmosphere of Back to Bed are highlights, but the gameplay is also quite addictive. It is not as challenging as some other titles in the genre, but there is some added longevity in the form of a “Nightmare” mode. The puzzle-solving is relatively straightforward despite the odd landscapes, but overall, the game is very enjoyable and well worth the meager asking price.

Gameplay: Back to Bed features some nice brainteasers, but the timed elements can be frustrating.

Graphics: The visuals in Back to Bed are surrealistic, to say the least.

Sound: The music and sound effects fit the dreamlike atmosphere of the game perfectly

The Room

The Room

Don’t let the fact that The Room was originally an iOS title scare you away from this excellent puzzle adventure. The developers have gone the extra mile to enhance the visuals and tighten the controls for this PC release, all while keeping the price very reasonable. The game looks and sounds fantastic, and it is only the short time it takes to complete, holding it back from a better score. Still, there is minimal padding here, and the game offers a compelling experience from start to finish.

Gameplay: The Room features engrossing puzzle-solving from start to finish.

Graphics: The visuals in the game are superbly detailed.

Sound: The audio in The Room is atmospheric and fitting

Zuma’s Revenge

Zuma’s Revenge

If you enjoyed the original game then you will love this sequel. It doesn’t change the addictive formula in any drastic way but it does offer a polished and compelling experience. Expect to sink more hours into this one than you may think.

Gameplay: Every bit as addictive and engrossing as the original.
Graphics: While not spectacular the visuals are very polished.
Sound: Similar to the original

Zen Bound 2

Zen Bound 2

Zen Bound 2 is a puzzle experience unlike any other I’ve had on computer so far. The graphics are gorgeous and the whole mood of the game fits the theme perfectly. While it might not look like much from the outside once you are hooked and aiming for that elusive 100% completion you’ll realize just how deep this game goes.

Gameplay: A calming breath of fresh air in a crowded market.
Graphics: So real you can almost touch it.
Sound: Soothing