Miniblox: The Puzzle Game That Fooled Me (And I Loved It)

So, I stumbled upon this game called Miniblox while procrastinating on the internet — and boy, did it fool me! I thought it was just another boring block game, but nope, it’s a sneaky little challenge that totally hooked me.

The idea is simple: you get these colorful blocks, and you have to place them on a grid to clear rows or columns. Easy, right? WRONG. I quickly learned that it’s way harder than it looks. Blocks come in weird shapes (like Tetris but different), and fitting them perfectly feels like solving a Rubik’s Cube… if the Rubik’s Cube was evil.

I spent the first few rounds just randomly dragging blocks around, hoping something would happen. Spoiler: it didn’t. Then, I started noticing patterns and how important it was to plan ahead — which, honestly, blew my mind because I’m usually all about fast-paced action games, not thinking too much. Read More

Zen, Chaos, and Petal Power: Why I Keep Coming Back to Florr io

There’s something oddly peaceful about spinning around in Florr io, slicing through blobs, and watching colorful petals fall like confetti. At the same time, it’s also kind of chaotic. The enemies don’t mess around, especially once you make it past the beginner zone. But that balance of calm and chaos is exactly what makes the game so compelling.

You start out weak, with one petal and a dream. The early levels are relaxing—almost meditative. You glide around the map, pick off low-level enemies, and start collecting petals like a florist on a mission. Then things start to ramp up, and you realize that placement, strategy, and patience matter a lot more than you thought.

Florr io’s strength is its simplicity. There are no menus to fumble through, no crafting trees, no dialogue or quests. Just movement, upgrades, and survival. And yet, I find myself thinking more strategically here than in some full-fledged RPGs. Do I keep this defensive petal or swap it for one with higher DPS? Do I explore further or retreat and heal? Read More