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But as “Chants” progresses, the level of satisfaction gained once the player does begin to decipher the languages is unparalleled. The glyphs aren’t just rapidly generated to fulfill a game mechanic, but the details of the glyphs reflect a level of care and attention to a core facet of the game.

As my dismay at leaving something incomplete subsided, I realized my floormates and I had become closer friends during this endeavor. The nights of music and camaraderie were worth more than a completed puzzle.

Originally used for military and personal secrets, cryptograms are puzzles that contain a short piece of text encrypted by a cipher. Here’s a short guide on how to crack them using trends in the English language.

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