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Cornsweeper

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A chill, whimsical reimagining of Minesweeper. Pop delicious popcorn, avoid explosions, and enjoy a lo-fi, meditative experience.

Ratings

3.9

Age

9+

Category

Puzzle

Languages

ENG
Cornsweeper: A whimsical Minesweeper reimagining. Pop popcorn, avoid explosions. Enjoy 70 levels, lo-fi OST, and collectibles. #Lofi&popcorn
Cornsweeper is a relaxing and whimsical take on the classic Minesweeper game, developed by Jamaican game developer Robert Morrison Jr. for Apple Arcade. Players navigate a cornfield, strategically popping delicious popcorn kernels while avoiding hidden burnt popcorn that causes explosions. With a beautifully illustrated aesthetic and a chill, lo-fi inspired soundtrack, the game offers a meditative mind-sweep-em-up experience. It features 70 handcrafted levels, an unlockable Arcade Mode, and 28 collectible items available at The Stall. Cornsweeper combines classic gameplay with unique, accessible twists and a toy-like sense of discovery, making it both approachable and engaging. Use Arcade Mode as a Pomodoro timer for daily tasks after purchasing specific items. Despite some reported bugs and UI challenges, updates have improved player prompting, controller support, and fixed issues like language settings reverting to Arabic.

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Features

Walkthrough

Getting Started

Begin with the first level, accessible directly from the Start Button on the Title Screen for new players. Your goal is to pop popcorn kernels while avoiding burnt popcorn (mines). Use clues from numbered tiles to deduce safe spots. After beating Level 1, visit The Stall to purchase items like Yellow Dye No. 70 to mark suspected burnt popcorn. Progress through 70 handcrafted levels, unlocking Arcade Mode for endless play.

Gameplays

Core Gameplay

Cornsweeper blends classic Minesweeper mechanics with a corn-themed twist. Click to pop kernels, flag suspected burnt popcorn to avoid explosions, and use purchased items from The Stall for gameplay advantages. Arcade Mode, unlockable after progressing, doubles as a Pomodoro timer. The game emphasizes strategic thinking and discovery, with a lo-fi soundtrack enhancing the meditative vibe.

Questions And Answers

Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    Questions And Answers

    Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    1. Q:How do I mark burnt popcorn in the game?

      A:Purchase Yellow Dye No. 70 from The Stall (third item in the last column). Double-click the item to buy it, then use it to flag suspected burnt popcorn during gameplay.

    2. Q:Why does the game language keep changing to Arabic?

      A:This was a known bug in earlier versions. Updates have addressed this issue, ensuring the language setting remains stable. Check for the latest app update in the App Store.