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2024: Mosaic Retrospective

2024: Mosaic Retrospective

by Mark Ffrench · Published by Divide The Plunder

★ 90%
Price Free
Avg Players 44
Reviews 1,076
Released Dec 30, 2024
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What players are saying

▲ Recommended 9 hrs
Mosaic Retrospective is one of those games that doesn’t just ask you to play—it asks you to think, to feel, and maybe even to slow down for a moment. The game isn’t perfect, but honestly, that’s part of its charm. It feels like a conversation with a friend who’s trying to figure things out, just like you.

The art style is the first thing that grabs you. It's stunning in a minimalist, atmospheric way that makes every frame feel like it could be a painting. But it’s not just pretty; it works hand in hand with the game’s themes. The muted tones and sharp contrasts match the story’s focus on memory, perspective, and the passage of time.

That said, the pacing can feel uneven. Some sections really pull you in, while others drag just a little too long, making you wish the developers had tightened things up here and there. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it does make you notice when the narrative momentum stumbles.

What stuck with me most was the music. It’s subtle, almost meditative, but it knows exactly when to swell and carry you through the emotional beats. Combined with the gameplay—which is more about exploration and discovery than challenge—it creates this reflective space that’s rare in games.

If you’re looking for fast-paced action or complex mechanics, this won’t be your thing. But if you want a game that feels more like a quiet walk through your own thoughts, Mosaic Retrospective is definitely worth your time. It’s not flawless, but maybe that’s what makes it feel so human.
99 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 31 hrs

Free, fun, and full of puzzles! What more do you want from 30 hours?



2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a FREE 30-hour minesweeper retrospective on the year’s major world events, complete with pixel-art snapshots and a cute MooDeng cameos. If you’ve ever wondered whether Divide The Plunder’s games are for you, this is the perfect test drive.

Controls are simple and intuitive, with a brilliant feature that detects too many mistakes and auto-erases the zone for you if you choose (turning what could’ve been a stressful challenge into a cozy, forgiving experience). Better yet, the huge map lets you can juggle multiple little minesweepers at once, so if you get stuck on one, you just hop to another. No guessing required, just pure logical flow. The pixel art is fun and vaguely representative of the events it depicts, and for those who missed some of 2024’s headlines, it doubles as a quirky newsflash.

The only downside? The music isn’t very engaging. But since it’s easily muted, you can just throw on a podcast, video, or your own playlist while playing. Given the sheer amount of free content packed in here, it’s hardly worth docking points.

Overall, 2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a generous, polished, and stress-free way to puzzle your way through recent history. For free, this is an absolute no-brainer.

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18 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 14 hrs
Great, free Minesweeper style gameplay. Check out the devs other similar games which are well worth playing if you like this too.
15 found helpful Steam ↗

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Latest updates

Update 1.2.11271

194 days ago
This update fixes a couple of bugs: Fixed an issue which would cause the camera to get stuck in the bottom left. Fixed an issue with the logo hanging around as tiny specks in the middle of the screen. Fixed an issue with black pixels changing colour when zoomed in.

Update v1.2.10151 and Sequel News!

236 days ago
Security UpdateThis update upgrades the game to the latest LTS version of Unity, patching a critical security vulnerability affecting every game currently using the engine. You can read more about this issue in this post on Unity's site.Known issue: Unfortunately this forced update introduces an input issue when playing with a mouse on Linux, that makes it impossible to click and drag tiles. If you're affected by this, you can choose to opt in to the legacy branch via the game's properties, which will install the previous version of the game.Sequel News!If you're looking for more puzzle, the demo for my next game Mosaic of the Strange is featured in this month's Steam Next Fest:The game launches on November 7th, but the playable demo is out right now.Check out the Demo!This is the most ambitious game yet in the Mosaic series: New optional Advanced Deduction mechanics for hardcore players,Five difficulty levels that you can switch between anytime - the solution stays the same, but the clues get harder,Over 100,000 tiles (nearly double Proverbs!),The puzzle now spans multiple interconnected locations - two of which are in the demo, You’ll get to help FBI Special Agents Cullen and Brady as they investigate a bizarre murder, building their case by researching 125 real-world paranormal files. All progress from the demo carries over to the full game, so feel free to take your time exploring every corner.Join the DiscordI'd love to know peoples’ thoughts as I develop this new game. For more information, and to catch up with me directly, join the Divide the Plunder Discord using the links below and feel free to drop me a follow on my socials too.

Update 1.2.09030

279 days ago
Fixed the final achievement requiring a restart to fireUpgraded to Unity 6

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