Islands of Insight: A New Dawn for Puzzle-Adventures

Written by AG Staff — September 17, 2023 at 06:14

The puzzle-adventure game Islands of Insight has just launched an open playtest on Steam, which will run until September 21. This playtest represents the first opportunity for players to embark on an epic journey of puzzles, exploration, and discovery, and to share their feedback. Alongside this announcement, Behaviour Interactive has also released a new 'Gameplay Reveal' trailer, offering a closer look at Islands of Insight and its core features. You can watch the trailer here:

The game aims to bring something fresh and unique to the puzzle genre, according to Carla Rylance, Head of External Production at Behaviour Interactive. "We're still in active development and so players participating in our playtest will be treated to a taste of Islands of Insight's expansive world, game mechanics, and puzzles, with lots still left to discover down the road. Putting the game into players’ hands for the first time and getting their feedback is incredibly exciting for us as we continue to build this unique puzzle adventure," she said.

Islands of Insight's Gameplay Reveal Trailer showcases many of the sublime landscapes and mysterious puzzles that define the game’s core experience. From enigmas of perspective to mazes, logic problems, and environmental challenges, the trailer showcases the rich variety of puzzles that fill every corner of this peaceful world. Each puzzle has been carefully placed and thoughtfully crafted to be relaxing, challenging, and satisfying to find and solve. They also vary in difficulty, making this both a welcoming experience for newcomers, and an engaging one for more seasoned puzzle fans.