A good puzzle can be a solid distraction, but a great one can do wonders for your mental state. Whether it’s a free-to-play wordfinder soaking up stress on a morning commute or the endless hypnotic allure of the ultimate time killer Tetris , puzzlers remain highly popular because of their low-stakes investment and therapeutic quality. A series of little wins makes for a rewarding feeling, especially if the audiovisual package is as soothing as the brain teasers are satisfying.

The Lumines series has always excelled at the tightrope walk between being a complex puzzle game and a treat for the senses; it’s sort of like Tetris set in an underground rave. Originally developed as a launch title for the PlayStation Portable in 2004, it gained a strong following on handhelds and consol

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