Review: ‘Lok’ offers another avenue to explore word play


Based on the critically acclaimed puzzle book, the 'Lok' introduces players to a mysterious language that uses a 26-letter Latin alphabet. — Photos: Letibus Design, Icedrop Games

Word games aren’t the most popular genre among hard-core gamers, but it is one of the oldest forms of play and the most accessible. It’s been a staple of newspapers, which feature crossword puzzles and word searches, and it has evolved in the digital space with the explosive success of Wordle.

Although most word games are deceptively simple, they have room for depth. Blaž Urban Gracar and Ferran Ruiz Sala, two indie game developers, explore those wider frontiers with their game Lok. Based on the critically acclaimed puzzle book, the project introduces players to a mysterious language that uses a 26-letter Latin alphabet.

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