When comparing Chip's Challenge 2 vs Cogs, the Slant community recommends Cogs for most people. In the question“What are the best Puzzle games on Steam?” Cogs is ranked 27th while Chip's Challenge 2 is ranked 48th. The most important reason people chose Cogs is:
The game starts out pretty easy and gradually introduces new elements into the gameplay in order to get the player used to all aspects of the game as later levels can be pretty involved.
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Pros
Pro Introduces new levels after 20 years
Due to some kind of licensing issues, Chip's Challenge 2 could not be released until now. The new game introduces new mechanics and a new character, Melinda.
Pro Nostalgic retro adventure puzzle solving
Chip's Challenge has you explore a futuristic dungeon as a nerdy boy to find chips which are required to open the door to the next level. You need to find keys, push blocks, and collect powerups to traverse the hazards of the level.
Pro Eases the player into the gameplay
The game starts out pretty easy and gradually introduces new elements into the gameplay in order to get the player used to all aspects of the game as later levels can be pretty involved.
Pro Gear based puzzles
If you're into mechanical machines and clocks, you'll like the puzzle aspect of Cogs. The goal of the game is to construct a series of gears in 3D space to rotate a golden gear.
Cons
Con Has to be played windowed
There is no maximize or fullscreen view for the game, it has to be played windowed.
Con No hint or help system
Users are on their own if they get stuck as there is no help system in the game. This can get frustrating when the puzzles get tougher and tougher.