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❤ Solving Intricate Puzzles

The core gameplay revolves around solving logic-based puzzles to decrypt chat files. Players must fill in grids with the correct numbers and avoid making mistakes, reminiscent of Sudoku and Minesweeper. The puzzles start simply but quickly grow more complex. New mechanics, such as the ability to place "connection" blocks that link numbered cells, add layers of strategic planning. Many puzzles have multiple valid solutions, encouraging experimentation to find the optimal approach.

❤ Steady Difficulty Progression

The difficulty curve is well-paced, becoming steadily more challenging as players progress. Early puzzles introduce the core mechanics, while later levels transform into true brain-teasers requiring meticulous planning and logical reasoning. Crucially, the game never becomes unfairly difficult. Even the most complex puzzles can be solved through persistence, as the infinite retry system allows players to learn from their mistakes. New elements are introduced gradually, ensuring the gameplay remains engaging rather than overwhelming.

❤ Nonlinear Exploration

The puzzle structure is nonlinear, allowing players to tackle challenges in any order within each chapter. This freedom to focus on the most engaging puzzles is complemented by a nonlinear narrative, where solving puzzles unlocks fragments of the story in a flexible sequence. This approach encourages exploration and rewards attentive players. It also adds replayability, as players may discover new narrative connections on subsequent playthroughs by approaching the puzzles in different orders.