It’s been an exceptional year for puzzle games. Between the mind-bending Animal Well, thoughtful Arranger, absorbing Proverbs, and more, there seems to be a puzzle game for every kind of player. But there’s one that’s stayed in my mind above all others throughout 2024, and it’s now playable on PlayStation 5.
From the very start, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes lets you know you’re in for something unique. Playing as a yet-unnamed woman, you begin next to your car in the forest. In the car is the game’s instruction manual, and songs from previous games by developer Simogo can be heard on the radio. There’s a tampon in your purse and meters monitoring your caffeine intake and how full your bladder is in the menu. Nearby, a sign spells out the forest’s history in detail. Already, you’re being fed more information than you can probably hold in your memory, and what you’ve been given is a mix of red herrings and clues that may come into play a dozen hours from now.
