Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever'
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Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try
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A dimly lit room filled with rows of wooden desks, each occupied by a programmer meticulously working on their computer, with a large countdown clock on the wall ticking down to the game's release.
Caption: The biggest puzzle game ever, now with 1,500 reasons to stare at a screen instead of talking to each other.
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Based on the original story on bbc.co.uk.
Editor's note
Jonathan Blow's latest project, Order of the Sinking Star, invites players into a world where patience and perseverance are key. With its massive array of puzzles, it not only challenges individual players but also fosters a sense of community as gamers collaborate and share strategies, highlighting how games can bring people together to tackle complex challenges.
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Panel 1
*Setting: A cozy living room with a large couch, a coffee table piled with board games, and a TV playing video games in the background. Jonathan Blow sits on the couch, looking contemplative with a tablet in his hands, showing the outline of a complex puzzle game.*
Jonathan Blow: Alright, let's dive into the final tweaks. Order of the Sinking Star, here we come!
Panel 2
*Setting: The same living room, but now a diverse group of friends—ranging from teens to adults—gather around the couch, laptops and notebooks in hand, all looking eager and slightly nervous.*
Friend 1: So, how many puzzles are we talking about again?
Jonathan Blow: Around 1,500... but don't worry, each one is a unique journey!
Panel 3
*Setting: The group is now gathered around the TV, with one person holding a gamepad and the rest looking over their shoulders, all with a mix of anticipation and mild dread on their faces.* Jonathan Blow (smiling) All nod in agreement, breaking into laughter as they realize the enormity of the challenge ahead.
Jonathan Blow: Welcome to the biggest puzzle game ever! Let the solving begin!
Friend 2: Uh, maybe we should start with a warm-up round?
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