Viewfinder is a new, incredibly well-designed puzzle game. Reminiscent of Portal and Baba is You, it appears simple at first but reveals its depth as players explore its mechanics. Each puzzle is challenging and engaging, leaving players with a sense of satisfaction when finding the solutions and building upon that feeling as you progresses deeper into the game’s cozy atmosphere. Yair Ben-Dor has more.
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00:00 Viewfinder is a new, incredibly well-designed puzzle game.
00:04 Reminiscent of Portal and Bubba is You, it appears simple at first but reveals its depth
00:09 as players explore its mechanics.
00:11 Each puzzle is challenging and engaging, leaving players with a sense of satisfaction when
00:16 finding the solutions and building upon that feeling as you progress deeper into the game's
00:21 cozy atmosphere.
00:23 The core concept of Viewfinder is to project static images into the game world, offering
00:28 a range of possibilities for manipulating the colorful environments.
00:32 As you progress, you'll discover the various ways this power can be used, from creating
00:36 structures to removing obstacles.
00:39 The game reveals its mechanics gradually, eventually empowering the player to take their
00:44 own pictures and devise their own unique solutions.
00:47 Each stage in Viewfinder aims to reach a teleporter.
00:51 Players must strategize how and where to project pictures, considering factors like power sources
00:57 and interconnected networks.
00:59 The puzzles start simple but quickly become more intricate, demanding players to think
01:04 outside the box and experiment.
01:07 According to GameSpot, while Viewfinder's gameplay is consistently engaging, its narrative
01:12 falls somewhat short.
01:14 The story takes place in a simulation guided by an AI in the form of a cat named Kate.
01:19 Although the narrative attempts to explore deeper themes, it lacks emotional impact due
01:24 to the lack of memorable characters.
01:26 Despite this, the game's strengths lie in its unique puzzles, which offer a satisfying
01:31 and enjoyable experience.
01:33 Viewfinder's elegant simplicity combined with its complex challenges solidifies it
01:38 as one of the top new puzzle games out now.