Seeking Blue Prince Solutions Enhances Game Enjoyment

Welcome to a space where it’s totally okay if you’re not exactly a whiz at Blue Prince, the breakout puzzle game that involves poking around an eccentric mansion. Puzzle enthusiasts and critics alike are touting it as a top contender for game of the year, which might come as a surprise given that it involves math—and not the straightforward kind, either. It’s all about math with its own quirky set of rules. But let me reassure you, there’s nothing wrong with consulting the internet when you hit a wall in this game. Seriously, it won’t ruin the fun at all.

When I first delved into Blue Prince, I half-expected it to be reminiscent of Outer Wilds, where solving puzzles unveils the storyline. While the game shares some similarities, it’s also quite different. Sure, there are notes and newspapers scattered around that shed light on past events, but the core of Blue Prince is outsmarting the mansion’s intricate mechanisms. The place is riddled with puzzles that are only loosely connected to the narrative. Some are merely there to help you get through the mansion each day.

Now, solving the puzzles on your own is indeed satisfying, but sometimes, glancing at a solution can actually enhance your enjoyment. Blue Prince isn’t a game that’ll be spoiled just because you peeked at a guide. Normally, you’ll just uncover the puzzle’s logic—like its order or what clues to pick up on. Take the math puzzles: they change daily. Even if you learn what each color signifies, you still need to do the math yourself.

There are other puzzles that aren’t randomized, but they often demand you know what you’re looking for before realizing there’s a puzzle at all. Skimming a guide to grasp the basics can really help when you’re stuck, making the overall experience smoother, especially in the beginning phases. Around day 30, I started to spot a pattern with the rooms. Curious, I checked Google to verify my theory and found plenty of discussions about it. Rather than dig deeper, I continued playing, confident that things would eventually unfold—and they did.

Blue Prince can get a bit exasperating when a playthrough doesn’t lead to obvious progress. Until you get the hang of strategizing your room drafts, you’ll likely end up with quite a few unproductive days. Over time, this becomes more manageable, but the occasional unlucky run is inevitable. Sometimes, those unique rooms tied to certain puzzles just won’t appear when you need them, and other times, you might not have the necessary items at hand.

In those rare moments when everything seems to click and you’re eager to make headway, don’t hesitate to refer to a guide or ask a buddy for some hints. There are players who have uncovered new aspects even after logging over 100 hours. Not every puzzle is tailor-made for every mind, and sometimes, all it takes is a little push in the right direction.