Out of Order

Out of Order sounds like a game that leans on disruption, and that usually means puzzles or events that are meant to be fixed, rearranged, or worked through in the wrong sequence. By our assessment, that kind of structure can be engaging because it makes the player pay attention to timing, order, and small clues instead of rushing ahead. The downside is that the joke or gimmick can wear thin if the whole design depends on the same trick. In play, these games tend to feel like a series of little corrections rather than a big open journey. It sits somewhere between a puzzle title and a compact logic game, which is a strength if someone likes neat problems and a weakness if they want freedom. Out of Order is for people who enjoy sorting things into place, and it will not satisfy anyone looking for a broad action game.