Islands of Insight

I definitely had fun solving a bunch of puzzles, especially ones that involved finding the right visual path through a group of rings or playing a sort of reverse Minesweeper with black and white squares. Others, like hidden objects or hunting for nodes inside a boundary, were annoying but I never felt forced to try them. There’s a lot to like about that idea of zero pressure puzzle-solving. But everything else, like leaping, floating, and gliding around the open world, filling in the skill tree, or deciphering the map and other UI elements, bogged me down. Islands of Insight is a shot at blending together ambitious scale with cozy gaming, and has to try harder than it should to not collapse under its own weight.

Islands of Insight is the modern reinvention the puzzle genre needs.

Islands of the Insight really wanted to be The Witness, but on a much larger scale, but it played a cruel joke on them. The puzzles are for the most part easy and don't even try to surprise with anything, which, given the immense number of them, looks more like a mockery.

Still, despite a number of parts of Islands of Insight not connecting with me fully, what always did was the puzzles themselves. They’re so consistently engaging that I found myself ignoring the parts of the game that I didn’t love so I could keep engaging with them. Islands of Insight is a great game to jump into for ten minutes just to knock a few puzzles out before going about your day or to get lost in for hours as you try to solve every match 3 puzzle you can find.

Islands of Insight is not just a game; it’s an ever-evolving puzzle utopia. With puzzles that refresh over time, every visit to the islands promises a new discovery, keeping players engaged and eager to unravel the mysteries that lie ahead. The combination of exploration, puzzle-solving, and customization makes Islands of Insight a must-play for anyone seeking a harmonious blend of relaxation and mental stimulation. Step into the shoes of a Seeker and let your curiosity guide you through this captivating and enchanting world.

“Islands of Insight” looks and feels like an “all you can eat” buffet of puzzle games that ranges from logic puzzles to hidden objects. It’s open-ended structure leans into a very chill experience that can provide challenge when you want it. But its online requirement and the lack of local saves undermines what it should’ve been a title I expected to play for months to come.

Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or new to the genre, Islands of Insights offers something for everyone, providing a decidedly zen and laid-back experience for a sprawling puzzle adventure unlike anything you have ever experienced. Go forth and be the ultimate Seeker!

Islands of Insight is one of the most ambitious puzzle games I've played, with a huge open world and progression hooks that make it essential.

With a massive scope of puzzles to solve, Islands of Insight has something for every puzzle enthusiast out there.

Those niggles aside though, we can’t deny that Islands of Insight is one of the best puzzle games we’ve ever played. The sheer amount of puzzles on offer here is incredible, without ever being overwhelming. There’s a solid sense of progression, with goals to work towards – but you’re also free to explore however you wish, tackling the puzzles that interest you and, for the most part, ignoring the ones you don’t enjoy as much. It’s already great but with a few updates over time, Islands of Insight could really be something special.