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Critter Link
Puzzle

Critter Link

Published byPixel Pals Studio (fictional)357 plays
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What is Critter Link?

Critter Link is a timed tile-matching game. Select two identical critters and trace a clear route between them with no more than two turns. Clear the board before the clock runs out to unlock the next level. Starting at level 3, the remaining tiles slide after a match, so a route you planned may change.

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Key facts

Genre
Puzzle
Platform
Web browser
Devices
Desktop, Tablet, Mobile
Price
Free
Sign-up
Not required

Preview

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Publisher

Pixel Pals Studio (fictional)
@pixel_pals

A fictional demo studio used to preview third-party publishing.

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How to play

  1. Choose Play for your latest unlocked level, or use Levels to revisit an earlier one.
  2. Select one critter and then its twin. A valid line passes only through empty spaces, bends at most twice and may travel around the outside edge.
  3. Watch the gravity arrow on later boards: after a successful match, surviving tiles slide in that direction. The clock keeps running; a match earns points but does not refill time.
  4. Clear every tile before time expires. You earn three stars with at least 40% of the starting time left, two with at least 15%, otherwise one.

Controls

Tap or click
Select a tile, then its matching tile
Arrow keys and Enter/Space
Move the cursor and select a tile
H / Hint
Show a currently connectable pair; three uses per level
S / Shuffle
Rearrange remaining faces; two uses per level
R; P or Escape
Restart; pause or resume

Useful tactics

  • Check the outer edge when two matching tiles appear blocked inside the grid.
  • After gravity moves tiles, reassess the board before selecting your next pair.
  • Save hints for crowded layouts. If no legal pair remains, the game reshuffles automatically without using your Shuffle button.
  • Quick consecutive matches build a combo within four seconds; leave enough attention for the timer.

Critter Link FAQ

Can a link go outside the board?

Yes. The path can run around the outer edge, provided it still has no more than two turns.

What happens when no pairs can connect?

The board reshuffles the remaining tiles automatically. This does not use one of your two manual shuffles.

Do matches add time?

No. Clearing a pair scores points, but the countdown does not gain seconds. Finish sooner for more stars.

Is progress saved?

Yes. Unlocked levels, stars, best scores and settings are saved.

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