Mon Sep 25 2023
Added 100 new levels!
Molecano is a brilliant and quirky word puzzle game that feels like a mix of 'Scrabble' and a bridge-building simulator. The premise is charming: you're a mole trying to cross a volcanic crater by laying down words like tiles. As an expert in word-game design, I found the spatial requirement—having to connect your words to specific islands—to be a game-changer for the genre.
It forces you to think about word length and letter placement in a 360-degree space, rather than just filling out a grid. The 'volcano' theme isn't just cosmetic; certain tiles can burn or fall away, adding a layer of urgency and environmental hazard. The art style is adorable, and the puzzles are consistently clever. It’s a smart, polished, and genuinely fresh take on the word puzzle that rewards both a large vocabulary and good spatial planning.
Unique Word-Bridge Mechanics
400+ Handcrafted Levels
Adorable Character & Art Design
Challenging Environmental Hazards
Don't just spell the longest word you know. Look at the distance between the islands. Sometimes three short words are better than one long word because they allow you to change direction more easily to avoid obstacles.
Fruit is often placed on side-paths. To collect them without getting stuck, use a 'shared' letter to start a new word that branches toward the fruit and then back to the main path.
All words touch the lava! Your goal is to make sure the words form a continuous path from the start island to the finish island.
Interesting twist on the popular puzzle…figuring out not all the words you can make but *which* ones will get you access to all the snacks…earning coins by forming 5 or 6 letter words. A few interrelated suggestions: show how many 5 or 6 letter words are left to find, rate each levels performance in 1-3 stars (based on how many of them were found and used) give coins based on number of stars earned, and let players replay previous levels.
How/why this game is not the most downloaded and played of all time ever is beyond me. I initially just got molecano to try out because i love love the NYT spelling bee so i went looking for a game with the same premise. I couldn’t be happier with molecano, it somehow combines the spelling bee mechanics with crossword puzzle format?!?! AND THE GAME MUSIC?!?! That lovely calming almost soft jazzy-esque lofi… chefs kiss. Not to mention the helping lil guys get across to get there foods, which is just another huge plus. specifically that the slight background story/plot etc is minimalistic and not so in your face like other games with watching ads to get xyz or random pop up weekly quests to unlock yada yada, ya know? its minimalistic down to the design of the game visually like down to the placement of where the letters are or where certain buttons are like the exit, settings, etc AND is still at the same time visually pleasing and just nice! It’s one hundred thousand million percent my ultimate comfort game and it should be yours too!!!!
Molecano gives new life to the world of scrabble. Collecting coins to purchase new and exciting characters, the interactiveness while in game, the vibrant yet cunning art style, and the music (my favorite part). There is a clear goal; collect the fruit to complete the level. All while discovering words you never imagined existed while maneuvering around obstacles and finding the right letter count to reach the fruit. It’s not rocket science but it’s a pretty exciting and mellow experience that anyone can enjoy! All in all, I am absolutely enjoying this title!
I love this game. It’s challenging and cute. The characters are cheap to purchase with the coins you win by using longer words. They’re also adorable. I hit board 500 and now I have to wait for more levels to be added, which is pretty annoying. I got a bit addicted and am sad I can’t play anymore. There is no option to go back and replay levels you already beat on the map. That’s a drawback in my opinion but I still love the game.
Ok so this game combines scrabble and wordscapes, but also puts its own unique spin to it. The characters are fun and unique, new and existing. However, I wish that the game rates you on how good you did on 1-3 stars. Maybe the higher the stars, the more coins you get because it can be really hard to get coins. Also, you should be able to go back to previous levels. Overall, great game though
I am absolutely hooked on this game, but I’m on the verge of throwing in the towel! Level 339 has become my ultimate nemesis, and it feels like I’ve been stuck here forever. Weeks have gone by, and I’m starting to lose hope. If anyone has tips or strategies to help me conquer this level, I would be forever grateful! I just want to break through and continue my adventure!
Hiya, Mr. Young! Huge fan of your games. (Dadish and Fowlst especially!) They're fun, charming, and take up barely any space on my device! They're always full of great music, and feel good to play in general—this game is no exception. It's an awesome take on the classic word scrambler genre of games, and I really hope to see more content updates to it so I can continue to enjoy it! Cheers! 🩵
I love this game! I don’t game much but found this game to be fun for both my grandson and myself. I’ll be stuck and he’ll come in and move me forward or vice versa. But we are both stuck on level 311. Really wish there was a way to get help as I see that I am not the first to be stuck here. I just want to move forward! ****







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