Acclaimed puzzle designer known for weird games gives Wordle some competition: "I have been working on this project, in secret, for almost 2 years"
Oct. 19, 2023A new type of word puzzle game enters the fray
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Following the wake of the Wordle phenomenon, celebrated puzzle game designer Zach Gage (creator of SpellTower and TypeShift) announced that he’s made a new game that looks to become a mainstay in the modern space for crossword puzzles.With Puzzmo, designers Zach Gage and Orta Therox have soft-launched a new hub for players to tackle puzzles and word-based challenges. And you cansign up for the waitlist on the official siteright now.
So for, Puzzmo seems like a promising concept for a new type of puzzle experience. As many developers and companies have tried to make the “next Wordle,” Puzzmo looks to go in a different direction by removing barriers for entry to get into casual puzzles, which is an intriguing idea. We’ll see if it manages to tap into the same level of hype that Wordle attained when it made its explosive debut.
Check out our guide to thebest iPhone gamesif you’re looking for more casual ways to spend your time.
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