Zoominoes
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About Zoominoes
Zoominoes is a puzzle-strategy game from Starlight Games released December 31 2026. It blends tile placement with roguelite deckbuilding in a zoo-themed setting. Players arrange animal tiles to form scoring combinations while managing resources to build a deck that powers future moves. The single-player experience focuses on tactical planning and resource optimization. The game runs on PC and emphasizes a calm yet strategic playstyle. Players guide a zookeeper through a series of procedurally generated levels where each decision impacts long-term strategy. The mix of tile mechanics and deckbuilding creates a rhythm that balances short-term rewards with long-term planning.
Gameplay
Each session starts with a grid where you place animal tiles to create overlapping combos. Tiles generate points based on adjacency and deck cards which unlock new abilities. Turns involve selecting tiles from a hand placing them to form groups of three or more. The deck evolves as you collect resources to upgrade cards that modify scoring or tile behavior. Matches last 15-30 minutes but require careful planning to maximize efficiency. Controls are click-based with drag-to-place mechanics. The challenge comes from balancing immediate point gains with future deck potential. Later levels introduce random events that force players to adapt strategies. A typical session ends when the grid fills or a time limit expires.
What Players Think
Zoominoes holds a 4.2/5 on PlayPile with 12,000 ratings. Average playtime is 25 hours and 68% of players complete the core story. Community moods are 75% calm 15% clever and 10% frustrated. Reviewers praise the combo system with one calling it "addictive" but note a steep learning curve. 320 achievements exist with 75% of players unlocking over half. Critics highlight the "delicate balance between luck and strategy" but some find the randomization feels punishing. The game’s 87/100 critic score cites inventive mechanics but warns of repetitive late-game loops. Players report spending 30-40 hours chasing 100% completion.
PlayPile's Take
Zoominoes is ideal for puzzle fans who enjoy deep strategy mechanics. At $29.99 it offers value for the 25-hour average playtime though the $250 total for all DLCs might deter casual players. The 320 achievements add replayability but require dedication. It excels as a solo experience where planning and adaptability matter. Skip if you dislike incremental progress or randomization. For those who thrive in systems that reward calculated risk-taking this is a solid pick. The challenge lies in mastering its combo logic which takes 10-15 hours to fully grasp.
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