Review of Polimines Deluxe for PlayStation 5

Polimines Deluxe, a fresh offering from Penguin Pop Games, Ratalaika Games, and Molter Games, is an exciting blend of Minesweeper and Nonograms that you won’t want to miss. Let me walk you through what makes this puzzle game stand out in our review of Polimines!

At its core, Polimines Deluxe merges the familiar mechanics of two classic puzzle games, Minesweeper and Nonograms. Players will find themselves navigating grids, where they utilize numbers outside the grid to strategically reveal squares and steer clear of mines. What’s particularly intriguing is how the numbered clues indicate how many consecutive mines are present in a row or column. If you spot a row or column without numbers, brace yourself for a bit of mystery—there could be any number of mines, including none! Multiple numbers outside a row or column suggest that you’ll deal with groups of consecutive tiles separated by empty ones. A simple hover over these numbers gives you potential mine locations.

What’s cool about this edition, aptly named Polimines Deluxe, is that it combines all stages from both the first and second installments into one comprehensive package.

As for the gameplay, the controls keep it refreshingly straightforward. You’ll navigate through the grids using either the left analog stick or the D-Pad, focusing on the numbered clues to make your moves. Pressing the X button uncovers tiles, but beware—revealing a mine counts as a mistake, something you’ll want to avoid, especially since certain trophies hinge on making zero mistakes. If you suspect a tile contains a mine, flag it with the Circle button to circumvent unintended reveals.

Achievement hunters will be pleased to know Polimines Deluxe comes with a complete trophy list crowned by a Platinum trophy. And since the game supports Cross-Buy, once you snag it, you can enjoy both the PS4 and PS5 versions, each boasting its own distinct trophy lineup. The trophy list is broken down into several steps: 4 Bronze, 9 Silver, and 8 Gold trophies await your efforts, with objectives ranging from the inevitable gaffe to flawlessly completing 30 puzzles from Polimines 1 and 60 from Polimines 2. Should you find yourself needing a hand, the Polimines Deluxe Trophy Guide is your go-to resource.

For just $9.99, you’re essentially getting two versions of the game, both packed with levels from Polimines 1 and Polimines 2. Each version allows you to tackle unique trophy challenges. It’s a steal for what you get.

We delved into Polimines Deluxe courtesy of a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Penguin Pop Games, and it’s safe to say this puzzle game brilliantly weaves Minesweeper’s logic with Nonograms’ charm, ensuring it offers plenty of delightful moments to all puzzle aficionados.