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Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

Welcome to the Glass Masquerade sequel - an artistic puzzle game inspired by stained glass artisans and Wonderland depictions of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to solve every riddle and free yourself from a tangled dream.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Puzzle

Pros

  • Beautiful stained glass artwork
  • Relaxing and calming music
  • Challenging hard mode
  • Good replay value with dlc
  • Excellent value for price

Cons

  • All puzzles are circular shapes
  • Some puzzles have obscure or dark themes
  • Limited music variety
  • Interface and map navigation can be confusing
  • Lack of social or multiplayer features

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely choose puzzle pieces and can switch between normal and hard modes, deciding their own pace and approach."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game offers challenging puzzles, especially in hard mode where players must rotate pieces themselves, providing skillful problem solving."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving without comparison or leaderboards; players set their own goals and pace."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report habitual and repeated play over long periods, with DLC and hard mode adding replay value."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "The game is a solo puzzle experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players engage in assembling unique stained glass puzzles, but do not create or modify content themselves."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual gameplay."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to relax, reduce stress, and escape real-life pressures through calming puzzles and music."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "The addition of hard mode and puzzle difficulty encourages trying new strategies and approaches."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore new puzzles and a surreal storyline, though puzzle environments are consistent in shape."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization; players interact with predefined puzzle pieces and artwork without personal modification."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "The game features surreal, dark, and fantastical stained glass imagery and a mysterious narrative."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop spatial reasoning and puzzle-solving skills, especially on hard mode."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; solo puzzle solving only."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players progress by completing puzzles, unlocking new levels, and earning achievements."

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Highly relaxing gameplay with soothing music and satisfying puzzle mechanics."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visual and auditory aesthetics with beautiful stained glass art and calming soundtrack."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal milestones."

  • Story
    2

    "Includes a loose, surreal narrative and philosophical quotes, but story is minimal and abstract."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires spatial reasoning and planning to place and orient pieces correctly."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Gameplay is calm and meditative rather than suspenseful or high risk."

  • Value
    5

    "Players report excellent value for money with many puzzles and DLC content."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violent content; gameplay is constructive and peaceful."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No threats or failure states; stable and safe puzzle environment."

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