Dinsun Review
Dinsun here. Look, hocus. is a neat trick. It plays with your eyes, forcing you to think about 3D space in ways that shouldn't work. The first twenty levels are quite satisfying as you learn the 'logic' of the impossible shapes. But after that, it becomes a bit of a slog. Once you understand the gimmick, the puzzles don't really evolve—they just get bigger and more convoluted.
It’s a very conservative design. It does one thing well and refuses to do anything else. No color, no story, just shapes. I respect the purity, but as a gamer who has seen 'Monument Valley,' this feels like a stripped-down prototype. It’s cheap, which is good, but it's more of a brain-teaser than a proper game. Fine for a quick mental workout, but lacks the staying power of the greats.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Fascinating optical illusion puzzles
- Very clean, distraction-free UI
- Low price point
- Visuals are a bit too dry
- Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly
- Lacks the polish of similar perspective puzzlers
Technical Report
Performance: Perfectly optimized; no reported bugs.
- Simple swipe controls
- No time limits
Audience Fit
Buy if: You love optical illusions and want a quick, clean puzzle fix.
Skip if: You need variety or find monochromatic visuals depressing.
- Monument Valley
- Echochrome
- Euclidea
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, prefers depth over gimmicks.
- Hardware: iPhone 13 Mini
- Playtime: 3 hours
- Status: Finished 50 Levels
