Bee and Bear

For a good buzz to spice up your gaming time, Bee and Bear may be the honey/beeswax you are looking for. The premise is simple but kind of fun: You manage a busy bee who delivers honey to a bear by matching flowers. You clear the way, clicking on clusters of like flowers when they’re connected, so the bee can progress in its goal.

The mechanics are simple enough to allow for a fast entry, although certain levels make you think a bit, providing a fair challenge without hitting frustrating levels. Reportedly, players said the game is “easy to handle and very interesting”, much suiting to its casual, calming atmosphere. But response times are a bit slow for some, and they mentioned situations where they clicked but received no action right away. But once you learn the ropes, it’s all very smooth sailing — or, more accurately, smooth buzzing.

Whether you’re out to chase the leaderboard or aren’t concerned and just want a good time, Bee and Bear gives you a light diversion.

The game isn’t just matching pieces — it’s strategizing your moves in a limited number of turns to raise your score and progress. The new aspect of submitting scores for a competitive element is great for volume players that love grinding for the top.

So, if the mood strikes you, and you feel like lending a hand to a bee and helping get that honey to where it belongs, Bee and Bear is worth a look.

And just remember that every flower counts!