Ursid: A Beautiful Puzzle Game Worth Playing

So far, I have played Ursid for 23.3 hours. I solved 3,000 polygons and got the “I Love You 3000” achievement. I have completed 43 out of the 60 achievements and I am still playing at times throughout the day. I took Astronomy classes in college and I wrote an astropsychology book, and I enjoy Art, so right off, I was intrigued with this game.

The story is really compelling so far. I usually do not look ahead in games, so I am not exactly sure what is going on with Aster and his dad, but it feels like something sad is coming. At least that is what I am mentally preparing for as I let the story unfold. In addition, I really enjoy looking at the finished art pieces. They are totally amazing.

The first day I played while I was streaming. Surprisingly, three and a half hours went by so fast. The puzzles are really enjoyable to complete. After a while of solving the puzzles, you can start to get a feel for what stars to connect. That doesn't completely take away the challenge, but it does allow you to complete the puzzles at a good pace.

The artwork is breathtaking in a sort of Minecraft way if you know what I mean. It reminds me of those suncatchers you can make, where each little section is a random shape and color, and when you finish, you get a full piece of art. The lines, colors, and dots all come together to show so much motion and detail.

The music is exactly the kind I listen to while streaming. I was having a romcom-type emotional moment the other day (not related to the game) and I was crying. I was able to continue playing even though I was deep in thought, but I was also aware the music fit my romcom moment perfectly. The music is so relaxing and can transport you to wherever you need to go in that moment.

The first day I played while I was streaming on Twitch. Surprisingly, three and a half hours went by so fast. When I first started the game, the music was really loud. However, once the game is started you can get to the settings menu. One thing I wish the game had was an option to turn off the motion. Some stars have a blue light that circles around them. That kind of motion messes with my brain and is very distracting.

This game is perfect for anyone who likes a story, patterns, simplicity, and relaxation. You do not need a block of time to play. You can play for five minutes or two hours. I personally enjoy repetition in activities, as many people do. I think a comparison between Ursid and a mandala coloring book is warranted. In Ursid, instead of coloring the shapes, you connect dots to form the shape and the shape colors itself!

I definitely recommend buying Ursid on Steam if you are looking for a game to play while you unwind. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2925290/Ursid/

I am really thankful Jay from UmerGameworks reached out to me and gave me the opportunity to try it. Toi thich game nay lam!

A Side Note: The Ursid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that appears to radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor (the Little Bear). It is active from December 17th to 26th, with a peak around December 22nd.

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