AuroraBound Deluxe

[b]aurorabound deluxe[/b] is the precursor to the excellent [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/1068540]aurora hex[/url], but with squares instead of hexagons. it's a relaxing jigsaw-like with colorful patterns and the only 'mechanics' are placing and rotating tiles. there are [b]a bunch of hand-crafted levels[/b]. according to the developer, about 200 in about 20 worlds, but it's actually less, as most of those packs consist of fewer than 10 levels. still, there's a good amount and each world is a puzzle of its own once every level is solved there. then it turns [b]generated until the end of time[/b]. worlds unlock one by one, but every level adjacent to a solved one is available within and [b]current level progress is saved when you quit[/b]. unfortunately, [b]there's no level select or level numbers[/b], which are two of my pet peeves, non-generated levels should be easily replayable. since it's a very simple game, it [b]doesn't really matter if you're playing ha...

This is another 'background' game for me. I've been playing it while binge-watching a show and really enjoying it. That said, I've still got two achievements I haven't gotten yet because my brain is going cross-eyed.... Haha! Really though, it's a fun and surprisingly difficult puzzle game, that never seems to end! Definitely worth a play if you like puzzles. :)

This is a tough game. 9 hours in and I've barely scratched the surface. It's a beautiful game. For a logic game (which it is), it's just pleasing to the eye, calming, and not too distracting. There are some levels that I wish they'd give you a starting point. There is a hints thing you can turn on, but there's also Steam achievements for NOT using hints. So, if you feel like being extra-challenged, try going it without any help at all. Hours and hours of game play on this one, unless you're a genius who'll breeze through it. :) Give it a go!

For those who are fans of quiet, zen puzzlers, this beautiful gem is an absolutely must to have. Lovely to look at with simple dynamics for rotating or moving the playing pieces, it's neither too easy, nor, at this point on Level 14, too hard. I did complete a randomly generated max difficulty with only rotating pieces and didn't find it at all frustrating, though the playing pieces were kinda tiny on my laptop screen. So happy to be able to support this developer who created a game that's relaxing and a joy to play. Worth the modest price.

[u]In short:[/u] AuroraBound Deluxe is a casual puzzle game relying largely on visual patterns instead of hard logic. In many ways it's a one-trick pony but if you don't mind tons of clicking it can be a fairly meditative experience - at least for the first 16 or so worlds (2-3 hours of playtime) until it transitions from hand-crafted levels to procedurally generated ones. The level generator (especially on higher difficulties) is pretty terrible and really ramps up the frustration. This is a tenuous recommendation largely based on the very low price, but especially completionists/achievement hunters should think twice before picking this one up. [u]In long:[/u] The [b][u]gameplay[/u][/b] consists of placing or rotating square tiles on a grid. Placement and rotation are mutually exclusive to each other and the only interactions the game offers. A tile may have up to 4 colours (one per edge) and the goal is to fill the grid in a way that only same-colour edges are next to each other. T...

A fun game to while away the hours

its quite relaxing keeps the mind alert being as i am an older person.

Bought this while it was on sale and it is the best £3.49 I have spent, really having a lot of fun workingmy way through the puzzles (currently up to set 11), some are more challenging than others but it's a blast playing them and I am really glad I bought Aurora Boound Deluxe, can not recommend it highly enough.

Well-colored, simple and relax puzzle. Seems good to me.

The game is ok, but there are other similar games out there that are clearly better: I'd suggest people go play Loop instead, it has a similar aesthetic without being aggravating.