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Jonathan Blow Made 500 Hours of Puzzles to Explode Your Mind

Braid creator Jonathan Blow has returned with Order of the Sinking Star, a new Sokoban-style puzzle game developed by Thekla. The release features a massive scale, incorporating 1,500 puzzles that offer roughly 500 hours of gameplay. Critics and gaming publications have responded to the new release, noting its extraordinary length and difficulty, with early reports highlighting its five-star reviews and the arrival of a demanding Platinum Trophy on PlayStation 5.

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  • ✓ Jonathan Blow created the Sokoban-style puzzle game Order of the Sinking Star.
  • ✓ Order of the Sinking Star features 1,500 puzzles.
  • ✓ The game provides approximately 500 hours of puzzles.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Jonathan Blow and developer Thekla released Order of the Sinking Star, featuring 1,500 puzzles and approximately 500 hours of gameplay.

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  1. Jonathan Blow Releases Order of the Sinking Star

    Braid creator Jonathan Blow has returned with Order of the Sinking Star, a new Sokoban-style puzzle game developed by Thekla. The release features a massive scale, incorporating 1,500 puzzles that offer roughly 500 hours of gameplay. Critics and gaming publications have responded to the new release, noting its extraordinary length and difficulty, with early reports highlighting its five-star reviews and the arrival of a demanding Platinum Trophy on PlayStation 5.

    Why it matters

    Jonathan Blow is known for creating influential puzzle games, most notably The Witness and Braid. His latest project continues his career-long exploration of complex puzzle design. The new title has drawn attention across the industry for its immense scope and difficulty.

    What is confirmed

    • Jonathan Blow created the Sokoban-style puzzle game Order of the Sinking Star.
    • Order of the Sinking Star features 1,500 puzzles.
    • The game provides approximately 500 hours of puzzles.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Order of the Sinking Star is the biggest puzzle game ever made.
    • The game features the hardest ever Platinum Trophy on PS5 in a five-star rated release.

    What to watch next

    • Additional player completion data and speedrun records.
    • Further developer interviews regarding the design process of Thekla.
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    2. The New York Times — Jonathan Blow Made 500 Hours of Puzzles to Explode Your Mind
    3. BBC — Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever'
    4. GameSpot — Order Of The Sinking Star Sometimes Has Too Much Of A Great Thing
    5. Analog Stick Gaming — Order of the Sinking Star — News
    6. GAMINGbible — PS5 lands its hardest ever Platinum Trophy in new five-star rated game release
    7. OpenCritic — Order of the Sinking Star Reviews
    8. en.wikipedia.org — Jonathan (name) - Wikipedia
    9. www.behindthename.com — Meaning, origin and history of the name Jonathan
    10. www.youtube.com — Opera duo Charlotte & Jonathan - Britain's Got Talent 2012...
    11. www.youtube.com — JONATHAN GAMING - YouTube
    12. www.foxsports.com — 2026 NFL Power Rankings Week 6: The 49ers Have It All; Steelers Make Big Move Up | FOX Sports
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