Overwhelmed or puzzled? A Krispee Street review

In the vast world of mobile puzzle games, finding the perfect fit can be as challenging as the puzzles themselves. Recently, on a quest to discover a puzzle game that resonated with me, I stumbled upon Krispee Street, a game that promises an interesting mix of intriguing characters and an art style reminiscent of Adventure Time. While diving into Krispee Street, the initial charm hit me like a wave of nostalgia: for a moment I was back in my childhood flipping through “Where’s Wally” books. The game’s casual nature aligns well with what I seek in a puzzle genre – it’s not just about match-3, but a quirky and upbeat experience that kept me engaged for hours.

In each level, the player has a wide scenario and a list of characters or objects they need to find. A lot of characters look similar, similar colors, similar positions, and is up to the player to find the perfect match. Those character on Krispee Street draws inspiration from a series of webcomics, an aspect I wasn’t aware of until stumbling upon the game. The connection between the game and its source material adds an extra layer of charm for those familiar with the webcomics.

Colourful scenario with colourful characters with a list of figures to be found. Current in the list a ice-cream character

There you are! I was starting to feel overwhelmed here but luckily I found you 🙂

The game surprises players with a daily spinning wheel, suggesting activities like sipping tea, listening to a podcast, or diving into a book. This feature adds a delightful touch to the overall mood, making Krispee Street a perfect companion for laid-back gaming sessions.

Colourful spinning wheel with self care options such "Listen to pdcast"

Listen to podcasts drinking tea became my daily ritual for a while

Taking things slowly with Krispee Street might be the key to avoiding boredom, as the initial charm could wear thin due to a couple of downsides. The collectibles seem somewhat meaningless, breaking down into mere coins and rewards for daily challenges. Daily challenges feel incredibly repetitive as they are the same levels to be solved with a timer to place players into a leaderboard (solve it faster and you are at the top). As the game progresses, new mechanics like opening doors to find characters are introduced, but unfortunately, they feel underexplored, leaving a sense of missed potential. Daily challenges could have been a nice way to test and explore those new mechanics.

Colourful scenario with colourful characters with a list of five characters to be found while the clock is ticking

I am not a fan of time-induced “anxiety” challenges

One notable letdown is the game’s difficulty curve, where later levels feel overwhelming due to larger layouts and more pictures to match. The promise of new mechanics, like the door-opening feature, initially excites players, but the lack of consistent integration throughout the game leaves a bit to be desired. To wrap it up, Krispee Street offers a sweet and casual puzzle adventure with a unique charm that hooks players in. Despite its downsides, the game’s potential shines through, making it worthy to play. If the developers can further explore and refine the introduced mechanics, Krispee Street has the potential to become a standout.

Basic info:
Developer/ Publisher: Netflix Inc
Platforms: iOS; Android
Release date: 18 Jan 2022
Genre: Puzzle
All ages

Screenshots taken by the author

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Gustavo Moreira Kares

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Game explorer with a heart split between platformers (videogames) and eurogames (boardgames). Outside gaming, parenting is just another level of strategy.

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