Puzzle archive

Tetris 99 is the Crucible That Will Make You a Better Tetris Player

Tetris' semi-dormant competitive side emerges again.

By Kat BaileyTuesday February 19, 20192

Tetris 99 Tips

There's a new battle royale game on the block. Here's how to win at Tetris 99.

By Jake GreenTuesday February 19, 20191

Catherine: Full Body Heats Things Up in September

Prepare yourself for a blizzard of unseasonable warmth.

By Nadia OxfordThursday February 14, 2019

Catherine: Full Body Spoilers Leaked Online, and The Twists are Truly Strange

Major plot spoilers for Rin's storyline.

By Matt KimSaturday February 9, 20195

Wargroove Guide - All the Essential Wargroove Wargroove Guide - All the Essential Wargroove Tips, How to Skip Battle Animations

Here's all the essential tips that you need to know for delving into Wargroove, as well as a complete beginner's guide.

By Hirun CryerFriday February 1, 2019

Nintendo Announces Dr. Mario World Smartphone Puzzle Game

A new Nintendo puzzle game for smartphones.

By Matt KimThursday January 31, 20192

The Best Mobile Games for iOS and Android

From smartphones to tablets, these are the best games you can get on your iOS and Android devices.

By USgamer TeamSunday January 20, 201914

New Catherine: Full Body Trailer is Chock Full of Blood and New Story Content

Gets the blood going.

By Matt KimFriday January 18, 20191

Game Freak's Giga Wrecker Gets Another Chance on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4

Bend trash to your will on consoles as well as PC.

By Nadia OxfordThursday January 17, 20192

Official Detective Pikachu Deer Stalker Hat is Ridiculously Cute

Pick up your missing father's trail while looking adorable, or just don't bother at all.

By Nadia OxfordThursday January 17, 2019

The Games That Are Probably Not Coming Out in 2019

Sorry to be an agent of reality checks.

By Caty McCarthyFriday January 4, 201915

Tetris Effect Review

World of color.

By Caty McCarthyFriday November 9, 20189

The Gardens Between Review

Be kind, rewind.

By Caty McCarthyWednesday September 19, 2018

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker on Switch's Best Level is a Return to New Donk City

The other three Super Mario Odyssey-themed levels are a disappointment though.

By Caty McCarthyWednesday July 11, 20184

Hitman 2's Single Release Means "More Varied" Post-Launch Content

The change in release means that there will be more challenges and contracts coming your way.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday June 13, 2018

Sushi Striker, Switch's Charming Local Multiplayer Puzzler, is Available Today on eShop

A fun multiplayer game to tide you over until Smash Bros.

By Kat BaileyFriday June 8, 2018

Sushi Striker Could be the Next Great Local Multiplayer Game on Switch

Hilarious art and intense puzzle action make this one to watch.

By Kat BaileyFriday April 6, 20182

A Fitness Belt is All That's Needed to Appreciate Lumines Remastered's Trance Vibration on Switch

We truly live in the future.

By Kat BaileyThursday March 22, 20186

Catherine Remastered for PS4 and Vita With A Brand-New "Catherine"

Atlus' odd Catherine gets a remaster for this generation.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday December 19, 201712

The Newest Portal Game is Actually a Bridge Constructor Spin-off

Remember Portal? It's back, in Bridge Constructor Form.

By Matt KimWednesday December 6, 20172

Battle Chef Brigade Review: A Deliciously Crafted Puzzle

Trinket Studios hits on a unique style of game, all about cooking monsters.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday November 21, 20173

Hitman's First New Content Won't Be Season 2

Hitman is showing off its first post-Square Enix content on October 24.

By Mike WilliamsFriday October 6, 2017

I Wish Picross S Utilized the Switch's Touch Screen

Gone is the stylus-driven beauty of Picross.

By Caty McCarthyWednesday October 4, 201713

This Mario Puzzle Could be the Dark Souls of Puzzles

Red rum.

By Matt KimThursday July 13, 20178

Danger Zone Is a Small, Smashing Diversion Recalling Burnout's Crash Mode

Three Fields Entertainment offers up an early look at the game we all wanted.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday May 17, 2017

Lady Layton Gets a New Name, Mobile Version Coming Worldwide on July 20

Layton’s Mystery Journey will launch in Japan on 3DS, but if you can't wait, Android and iOS have you covered.

By Mike WilliamsFriday April 14, 20176

Snake Pass Review

Sumo Digital tries something different with its newest title.

By Mike WilliamsSaturday April 1, 201716

Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together! Review

The Nintendo Switch puzzler never wants you to play alone.

By Mike WilliamsThursday March 16, 20177

Puyo Puyo Tetris Coming To Switch and PS4 In April [Update]

Our long national Puyo Puyo drought is almost at an end.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday February 8, 201713

Candy Crush Soda Saga: How to Spread Jam, How to Use Swedish Fish, and Other Hints and Tips

Here's how to spread jam and use Swedish fish in Candy Crush Soda Saga, as well as other tips, tricks, and hints.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday August 24, 20161

It's Another Deep Dive Into Game Boy's History in This Week's Retronauts

Featuring a look at Tetris' essential role in the system's success.

By Jeremy ParishMonday August 22, 20167

Candy Crush Saga: How to Make Wrapped Candies, and Other Hints, Tips, and Strategies

How to make wrapped candies, color bombs, striped candies, and other tips and hints for playing Candy Crush Saga.

By Nadia OxfordThursday August 18, 20161

RiME Finds a New Publisher in Grey Box, Still A Year Away

Tequila Works' adventure title finally finds a publisher after its interesting reveal.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday August 10, 20164

Catriel Layton Looks for Her Missing Dad in New Layton Game for Mobile and Nintendo 3DS

Professor Layton's daughter (plus one talking dog) go mystery-hunting in Lady Layton: The Conspiracy of King Millionaire Ariadne.

By Nadia OxfordWednesday July 27, 20167

Inside Xbox One Review: Brilliant and Compelling

Playdead's spiritual successor to Limbo is a simply fantastic puzzle-platformer.

By Jaz RignallTuesday June 28, 20169

Ironcast Offers an Effective, Puzzle-Focused Twist on Turn-Based Combat

The match-three gameplay may look familiar, but it adds a surprising degree of complexity to this strategy RPG.

By Bob MackeyMonday September 29, 20141

Murasaki Baby PlayStation Vita Review: Baby's Day Out

This odd puzzle platformer is as endearing as it is strange, but perhaps not as fleshed out as it could be.

By Kat BaileyFriday September 19, 20141

Hey Nintendo, Make Sure These Games Show up on DS Virtual Console

USgamer picks the best Nintendo DS games that need to show up on Wii U.

By USgamer TeamWednesday June 4, 201426

Virtual Spotlight: Klonoa and the Comfort of the Familiar

Jeremy contemplates a personal connection to new Virtual Console release Empire of Dreams.

By Jeremy ParishThursday May 29, 20148

Watch Dogs PS4 Review: Game of Phones

Ubisoft's Watch_Dogs was set to be a next generation launch title, but ended up being delayed at the very last moment. Is it worth the extra six-month wait? Oh yes. Oh yes indeed.

By Jaz RignallWednesday May 28, 201444

Stick it to the Man PlayStation 4 Review: Good Fun, if Less Defiant Than Advertised.

Zoink! delivers a loving and off-kilter (if slightly unambitious) tribute to classic adventure games of yore.

By Bob MackeyMonday May 26, 20144

Wolfenstein: A New Order PS4 Review: Bloody Hell

Content Descriptors: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs. And that's only the half of it.

By Jaz RignallTuesday May 20, 201415

Kirby Triple Deluxe 3DS Review: Content Tourism at Its Finest

Kirby's latest adventure may be as easy as ever, but it comes crammed with so much wonderful detail that you won't particularly care.

By Jeremy ParishMonday April 28, 20149

Watch Dogs vs GTA V: Clash of the Open World Titans

With Watch Dogs muscling in on Grand Theft Auto's open world turf, we thought it'd be interesting to see how they stack up against one another.

By Jaz RignallThursday April 24, 20147

No Heroes Allowed, No Puzzles Either! Vita Review: F2P Claims Another Victim

A fun puzzler that locks the good stuff behind broken pay walls.

By Jeremy ParishThursday April 24, 20145

Game Boy 25th Anniversary: Its History - As Told By You

A quarter of a century ago, Game Boy revolutionized mobile gaming, and became a part of millions of gamers' lives around the world. Here's how.

By USgamer TeamMonday April 21, 20146

50 iPhone and iPad Games We Just Can't Delete

Each of the iOS-toting members of the USgamer team reveal the games they just can't bring themselves to delete, and tell you how and why they earned a permanent place on their iPhones and iPads

By USgamer TeamThursday March 13, 201427

Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster PlayStation 3 Review: Heavy Metal Fluff

It's the odd moments, not the expected ones, that make this pair of visually remastered RPGs worth revisiting.

By Jeremy ParishMonday March 10, 201411

Thief Guide. Chapter 4: A Friend in Need Walkthrough - The Combination to the Great Safe

Getting to the great safe is tricky, but this part of the guide will show you how.

By USgamer TeamWednesday February 26, 2014

Thief Guide. Chapter 2: Dust to Dust Walkthrough - How to Open the General's Strong Box

There's lots to steal on the way to the General's Strong Box. This guide will make sure you don't miss anything.

By USgamer TeamMonday February 24, 2014