Taiji

Taiji

Matthew VanDevander · 2022

Puzzles that unfold into satisfying chains of deduction

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy The Witness-style deduction and learning rules through experimentation, Taiji delivers a substantial, more approachable 2D variation with excellent larger puzzles. Expect some uneven teaching and backtracking between breakthroughs.

What it does best

  • Puzzles that unfold into satisfying chains of deduction

  • Your understanding is the key that opens the world

  • A serene pixel-art world with a look of its own

What might put you off

  • Unclear teaching and uneven difficulty curve

  • Backtracking and traversal can become tedious

The setup

What you are walking into

Explore a mysterious and detailed world full of puzzles. It is important to think hard and to pay close attention, as vital clues are sometimes hidden in plain sight.

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)Nintendo Switch

Genre

PuzzleAdventureIndie

Vibe

Open world
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