Dinsun Review
Dinsun here. I appreciate a game that knows exactly what it is and doesn't try to fluff itself up with nonsense. Hocus 2 is a pure logic puzzle. It takes the 'impossible geometry' concept and pushes it just far enough to be challenging without becoming an exercise in frustration. The minimalist design is its greatest assetβno flashing lights, no daily login rewards, just you and the shapes.
While it's a solid improvement over the first, it can be a bit one-note. Once you 'get' the trick of a specific level, the execution is just a matter of clicking. It lacks the emotional resonance of something like Monument Valley, but as a pure mechanical puzzle, it's respectable. Itβs the kind of game you play on a train to keep your mind from rotting.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Clean, beautiful minimalist aesthetic
- Intelligent level design that challenges spatial reasoning
- No intrusive ads or monetization
- Can feel repetitive after long sessions
- Lacks any narrative or thematic hook
- Short overall playtime
Technical Report
Performance: Flawless performance; the simple graphics run perfectly on all supported devices.
- Difficulty Presets
Audience Fit
Buy if: You love perspective-based puzzles and M.C. Escher's artwork.
Skip if: You need high-paced action or a story to keep you interested.
- hocus.
- Monument Valley
- Echochrome
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
- Hardware: iPhone 13
- Playtime: 3 hours
- Status: Finished all base levels
