Puzzle Game Poll Round 2!
Added 2023-07-20 18:30:26 +0000 UTCSo a lot of people mentioned the palpable absence of Viewfinder, the latest eye-catching puzzle game release, so I thought I'd have it face off against the two games that were leading the previous poll. I've also added trailers this time.
So here we go: the indie cult classic ya'll have been recommending for years, the deeply influential adventure game, or the strikingly impressive perspective puzzler.
THREE ENTER. ONE SURVIVES.
Heaven's Vault
"An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS."
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6C08QCP3ZQ
Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/774201/Heavens_Vault/
The Secret of Monkey Island
"Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike."
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmOfVohslkQ
Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/32360/The_Secret_of_Monkey_Island_Special_Edition/
Viewfinder
"Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind."
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXX1bYpioAM
Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1382070/Viewfinder/
Comments
I don't find puzzle games enjoyable unless they're more atmospheric and exploration-based, like Outer Wilds. Suppose you wouldn't even call it a puzzle game. But I enjoy watching Keith play puzzle games. So, it doesn't matter if the game is brand new. I vote for whatever looks more enjoyable to watch Keith play. And for the sake of the number of views, Keith is more likely to gain more traction when playing newer games versus older games.
Thomas Andre Teige
2023-07-22 14:31:40 +0000 UTCNot sure if the poll has changed the past two days, but looking at the votes, Heavens Vault didn't win. Is it rather far behind Monkey Island? 78 votes for Heavens Vault, and 96 for The Secret of Monkey Island. In either case, you wouldn't have ended up with Heavens Vault.
Thomas Andre Teige
2023-07-22 14:22:38 +0000 UTCHeavens Vault did not clearly win the first poll lol. And most puzzle games can be beaten in a single day, so it's not exactly hard to stay ahead of a LP.
Keith Ballard / SebastianSB
2023-07-20 22:40:30 +0000 UTCI cannot fathom why anyone would want to watch a let's play of brand new games, especially puzzle. Disappointing to see Viewfinder sneak in and most likely steal the win from Heavens Vault that clearly won the first poll.
Morridini
2023-07-20 21:37:27 +0000 UTCI’ll admit I won’t watch viewfinder until I play it but I most want that one to exist and think probably more people will watch it
Justin Winikoff
2023-07-20 19:26:09 +0000 UTC
