He points to three Escher paintings–Waterfall, Relativity, and Belvedere–which inspired Monument Valley’s graphics.”They generate a tangible sense of wonder and mischief,” he says.

Some puzzle games are about giving you simple rules and tools, then asking you to extrapolate how they'll apply to increasingly mind-bending scenarios. Others, like the recently-released ...

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Monument Valley is due to arrive in Q1 next year but ustwo gave TechCrunch access to a preview of its latest build. I was testing the game on an iPhone 5 but it will be iPad-only at launch — and ...

Developed by programmer Ty Taylor and artist Mario Castaneda, The Bridge is a puzzle game self-described as "Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher." I'm quoting it directly because it's the best way to ...

They use MC Escher-inspired puzzle mechanics. You twist and turn portions of the level to progress. The games aren’t difficult. They boast a more relaxing experience rather than a challenging one.

In 2022, Taylor was a casual, albeit lifelong, jigsaw enthusiast who enjoyed tackling 2,000-piece puzzles featuring the graphic art of M.C. Escher — as a hobby, not a way of life.