See gameplay and more in this trailer for Trash Goblin, an upcoming shopkeeping game where you take on the role of a Goblin, and it's up to you to uncover an...
Items are usually at the center of each “puzzle” but it’s mostly trial and error. Blocks covering the item can’t be broken and become marked if you try - it’s pretty simplistic on that front.
There are different types of blocks surrounding the item that require different approach (some need multiple prods, others have to be tackled from a specific side) but, at least in its current form, it’s not a complicated system. I hope they’ll add some challenge later on but that depends on what kind of experience they’re aiming for.
I’d say give it a shot if you’re curious - they have a demo on their Steam page.
Gameplay abstraction, not like they aim for a realistic approach.
But how do you know which blocks to break? Or do the shapes you make with the blocks determine the item?
Items are usually at the center of each “puzzle” but it’s mostly trial and error. Blocks covering the item can’t be broken and become marked if you try - it’s pretty simplistic on that front.
There are different types of blocks surrounding the item that require different approach (some need multiple prods, others have to be tackled from a specific side) but, at least in its current form, it’s not a complicated system. I hope they’ll add some challenge later on but that depends on what kind of experience they’re aiming for.
I’d say give it a shot if you’re curious - they have a demo on their Steam page.