Wild Animals - Animated Jigsaws Demo

Puzzles are a great way to unwind and practice some brain gymnastics at the same time, because although some puzzles can be quite difficult, they are not really stressful, since you always have the option to walk away from them. On the other hand, the games in question must be approachable and enjoyable, regardless of how difficult the actual puzzles are.

Wild Animals - Animated Jigsaws is a puzzle game in which you have to solve jigsaw puzzles and put images back together piece-by-piece. Unlike in a classic game in the genre, on the other hand, the images are actually short animations, making the final product much nicer to look at. However, the mechanics do not change at all, except that it’s a bit easier to anticipate where certain pieces go by paying attention to the animation.

There are multiple images to choose from, and they all feature different animals, including zebras, lions and tigers. Granted, the collection of pictures is a bit poor, given the price of the game and the difficulty level, but you can still keep yourself busy for a few hours. It’s also possible to choose how many pieces to start with, depending on how much spare time you have.

Everything about the game is kept as simple as possible, including the controls and the user interface. Thus, a mouse is all that’s needed to control everything, and each button is quite obvious and clear. Because of this, everyone should be able to start playing right away, regardless of any previous experience with computers or similar puzzle games.

As for the graphics, you should obviously not expect anything too great, given the fact that the game is designed to run on most computers without too much fuss. The animations are not mindblowing, but they are certainly nicer than a static picture. There’s a soundtrack to keep you company as well, even if it can get repetitive after a while.

Wild Animals - Animated Jigsaws delivers on its promises, and it’s a good thing that it doesn’t promise a lot. Hence, it’s a neat time waster for when you need a simple activity, but it’s obviously not the kind of game that sticks with you for years to come.