Players Like...

❤ Diverse, Interconnected Puzzles

The developers masterfully integrate a wide array of puzzle types into the game world. Players will encounter numerical codes, sound-based challenges, environmental manipulation puzzles, and more. Reviewers praised how these puzzles feel like meaningful parts of the island's history and functionality, rather than arbitrary obstacles. One player described the "aha!" moment when a puzzle's solution finally clicked as incredibly rewarding.

❤ Challenging but Fair Difficulty

While the puzzles in Quern are universally described as quite difficult, most reviewers found them to be fair challenges. Many noted having to resort to taking notes or consulting guides for certain puzzles, but emphasized that the solutions never felt unfair - just tough enough to be engaging without becoming frustratingly obtuse.

❤ Compelling Exploration

The large, detailed island encourages thorough exploration. Reviewers highlight how new areas unlock as players solve puzzles and uncover connections between different parts of the world. This sense of interconnectivity and reward for investigation is a key part of the gameplay loop, with one player stating that they never wanted to give up, even when stuck.

❤ Mastering Reusable Mechanics

A standout design choice is the game's use of "reusable puzzle mechanics." Players learn to manipulate certain devices or systems, then apply that understanding in new and increasingly complex ways as they progress. This reinforces a sense of progression and mastery, as players get better at solving the island's machinery-based challenges.