Context: OptiFine was a big part of Minecraft modding for a long time and has been causing errors with mods this entire time, it's closed source nature making it especially hard to work with as a mod developer.
For that reason, a lot of alternatives have been created.
But usually they only replicate one specific feature of OptiFine, meaning the user has to install a lot of mods and configure them by searching for the specific mod in ModMenu.
Currently, there is included support for the following mods:
For that reason, a lot of alternatives have been created.
But usually they only replicate one specific feature of OptiFine, meaning the user has to install a lot of mods and configure them by searching for the specific mod in ModMenu.
- The first problem is relatively easy to solve, by either downloading a modpack such as Fabulously Optimized or using Lambda's fantastic list of alternative mods
- Puzzle was created to solve the latter by providing a united config for OptiFine replacement mods with built-in support for the most relevant alternatives and an API for other mods to take advantage of.
- Due to many OptiFine features still having no replacement mod, Puzzle also adds certain OptiFine features on it's own, like resourcepack-provided splash screens
- We also offer some new, innovative features to resourcepack developers, such as unlocked rotation values and bigger size for JSON-models.
The configuration screen can be found in the vanilla options screen, as well as ModMenu.
Currently, there is included support for the following mods:
- Cull Leaves
- Iris
- Continuity
- LambDynamicLights
- LambdaBetterGrass
- CITResewn
- Custom Entity Models
- Entity Texture Features
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.8, 1.21.6, 1.21.7
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Puzzle is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.4 and newer. Downloaded 22,445,784 times (via CurseForge). Download it and open it directly in the game.
