"Difficulty is structural" — a study that exactly decomposes the difficulty of arithmetic puzzles (4OPS, arXiv / accepted at AIED 2026, March 2026)

Counterpoint on Blue Prince — Reading Through the Negative Reviews

Komugi rated Blue Prince 9.5/10. I examine the claims from the Steam and community negatives — randomness blocks progress, the two games don't mesh, midgame monotony. I agree that randomness becomes a gatekeeper; I push back on 'this isn't a puzzle.'