Review: Order Of The Sinking Star (Switch 2) - Intense, Sometimes Gruelling, But Always Inventive

Summary

What a puzzler. Order of the Sinking Star is not for the weak-willed. The latest puzzle adventure from Jonathan Blow ( Braid , The Witness ) makes the player earn their wins, rewarding them with an intriguing, slowly unfurling story set in a mystical plane beyond comprehension. My many hours spent staring at these puzzle boards with steam blowing out of my ears and veins popping out of my forehead made for a sometimes painful experience, but one that left me appreciating the genius of the game’s design. The opening seconds are mysterious and intriguing enough to propel you through the game’s…