One note: custom levels now exist and you can go browse them directly even if you’ve beaten the game.
I do agree that this exercise, as-worded, probably nudges towards a flavor of “explicit thinking”, which I don’t think is even necessarily the best strategy for Baba is You overall.
I don’t think this exercise necessarily says “think explicitly” – the section on metacognitive brainstorming is meant to fuzzy/experiential/”go-take-a-shower”/”meditate” style options.
One note: custom levels now exist and you can go browse them directly even if you’ve beaten the game.
I do agree that this exercise, as-worded, probably nudges towards a flavor of “explicit thinking”, which I don’t think is even necessarily the best strategy for Baba is You overall.
I don’t think this exercise necessarily says “think explicitly” – the section on metacognitive brainstorming is meant to fuzzy/experiential/”go-take-a-shower”/”meditate” style options.
To clarify slightly more: I think it’s fine to a do a hard level you haven’t beaten before, even if you’ve played it.