I’ve got some interesting news for those of you who just can’t resist a good puzzle. The title we’ll be discussing today is actually a puzzle fan’s dream because it contains a lot of puzzles, all of which can be solved at your own pace. What’s not to like, right? Well if you hate puzzle games probably quite a lot, and if that’s the case you probably don’t need to read any further. For the rest of us, the game is Islands of Insight and it’s just launched on Steam.
Coming from the folk over at Behaviour Interactive and Lunarch Studios, Islands of Insight is, as I’ve just mentioned, available for PC over on Steam right at this very moment. The standard version of the game is coming in at $29.99 USD, (£24.99 for us British folk,) but if you’re looking for something a bit special there is a deluxe version of the game on offer as well. The Deluxe Edition comes with a plethora of gifts designed to celebrate the beauty of the Islands. These extras include the Sterling Cosmetics Set, which comprises two costumes, sets of gloves, and headpieces as well as a pair of wings and trails. In addition to all this, you’ll get some exclusive wallpaper for your PC and mobile device. If you can’t resist this trove of goodies, the Deluxe Edition is coming in at $39.99 USD, (£34.99,) with a 10% discount if you grab your copy right away. If you’re looking for that discount you’ve got till February 20th to grab it, so you’ll need to be on your toes.
Islands of Insight will see you taking the role of a Seeker on a peaceful journey of exploration. You’ll enjoy countless hours of gameplay as you find and solve over 10,000 puzzles, all of which can be completed at your own pace, solo or with friends, across 5 unique biomes. These zones are packed with secrets to uncover and vibrant landscapes to explore. The challenges themselves have been designed by some of the best puzzle minds out there and come in all shapes, sizes, and difficulties, so there should be an awful lot for fans of a good head-scratcher to enjoy.
“We’re so thrilled for players to finally be able to experience all the beautiful areas and fascinating puzzles in Islands of Insight,” says Elyot Grant, CEO and Game Director at Lunarch Studios. “We wanted to create a different kind of puzzle-focused adventure with Islands of Insight—something new and surprising that any player can pick up and enjoy. We can’t wait to hear what players think.”
10,000 puzzles is a lot to rave about for us puzzle addicts. With that level of challenge and what is being touted as a very beautiful game to explore, Islands of Insight might just be the next hit. I’m definitely a self-confessed puzzle nerd and this absolutely sounds like an adventure I’d love to go on. We may very well be circling back to this interesting-sounding title soon.