Orixo

This is an engrossing puzzle that gives you time to figure out the solution and the ability to undo one or more steps (or just go back to the beginning) so you can try different strategies. There aren’t any instructions, but it takes only a few minutes to figure out how it works. There is no “win” or “lose” — you just need to use logic to complete the steps in the correct order to fill all the boxes in the grid. Some levels are pretty easy, others more challenging. If you get frustrated (or tired) you can close it without losing your place and come back later. If you need a little help you can get hints (this is where they get their money — you can buy them or watch a video to get them). But if you need more than a couple for any level, then you’re missing the point of the game.

Ive literally never reviewed an iphone game in my life, but man is it refreshing to get a high quality game for free. Not only that, but the first message you get when you open it asks if you want targeted adds or general ones, to make you comfortable. Most of the trending games nowadays were clearly made in a day with garbage mechanics just so they can jam-pack it with ads for easy revenue. Kudos to these guys for clearing delivering a unique labor of love for everyone to enjoy. WE NEED MORE OF THIS

This app is super enjoyable to me. It helps me regulate my emotions, which I struggle with sometimes. It gives my brain something to nice to do instead of having distressing thoughts. It’s quickly becoming my go-to anxiety buster. The thing about this game is that isn’t meant to be played like other games, getting progressively harder and focusing on points and stuff. It’s about the experience. The colors are beautiful and the music is soothing. Tough levels (which are challenging in a pleasant way, not a frustrating one) are often followed by easier levels to keep the experience light and breezy and fun. Not too easy, not too hard. To top it off, it’s a very easy game to pull out and play for 30 seconds or 30 minutes - however much time you have to take a nice breather from daily life. The game music even keeps playing through the (typically 5 seconds) ad pop-ups if you have the free version like I do, so even the ads don’t totally take you out of your zen space. I thought that was a nice touch. Thankful for the developers on this one. ☺️