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My memories of playing match-3 games largely take place on airplanes.
It also had a whole bunch of Nintendo games, including Pokemon Gold/Silver.
Man, those really were the good old days.
I also used to play a lot of Homescapes on my iPhone in university.
I had undiagnosed ADHD, okay?
I just needed something to occupy my hands.
My point is, match-3 games arent exactly the pinnacle of modern gaming.
Theyre games you play to turn your brain off and keep your fingers busy.
The studio feels like a kid defiantly asking, Why not?
every time theyre told they cant do something.
It makes some of the strangest indies Ive ever seen, and I love it for that.
Its upcoming game,Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3, is in the same vein.
Its not just a match-3 game, of course, that would be too simple for Strange Scaffold.
CRDM3 is a horror comedy, part match-3 game, part metroidvania, and part choice-based narrative.
Alas, there is.
His first task is to get through the giant metal gate at the front of the mansion.
Your obstacles may also fight back on their turns.
In this case, the gate cut me, reducing my health.
One enemy I encountered had a skill that emptied my symbol bank.
Another cleared a three by three grid on the board.
Its inventive and surprising at every turn.
Youll learn skills as you go, through your choices or through winning battles.
Is every game like this?
What Happens When Sequels Die?
Oh, right, thats another important thing about CRDM3.
You dont make it very far into the demo before J.J. finds out hes in a video game.
J.J. is trapped in the game, and god knows how hes going to get out.
After an hour with its Steam demo, Im completely sold.
Who knew I could be this emotionally invested in a match-3 game?
it’s possible for you to try it for yourselfhere.
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