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A Forgetful Loop

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100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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A Forgetful Loop is a single player puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by BigHandInSky and was released on November 6, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A Forgetful Loop is a time-based worker-placement puzzle game, where you need to weigh up which nodes are more important at a given moment; To get closer to the core, closer to the finish line!

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music3 positive mentions
  • The game features engaging and complex puzzle mechanics that build on each other, creating a rewarding gameplay experience.
  • The story and character development are compelling, making players empathize with the characters as they navigate the challenges of the time loop.
  • The music and sound design enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing to the game's immersive experience.
  • The user interface can become cumbersome as puzzle complexity increases, making it difficult to manage tasks efficiently.
  • The writing, while good, can feel flat and lacks visual representation for characters, making it hard to follow the dialogue.
  • Some bugs and performance issues can disrupt gameplay, although they are generally fixable by restarting the game.
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a progressive introduction of mechanics that build tension and complexity, allowing players to engage with new elements through tutorial missions before applying them in full levels. Players appreciate the unique and engaging gameplay, which combines simple mechanics to create intricate challenges, while the story, though compelling, often takes a backseat during gameplay. Overall, the experience is enhanced by interesting mechanics and a fitting soundtrack, with optional features that do not detract from the core gameplay.

    • “The mechanics build on each other to really ramp up the tension and introduce fun additions to the gameplay.”
    • “Each chapter brings a new mechanic, gives you a few tutorial missions where you can play with it without the complexity of a whole level, and of course uses all the mechanics found in previous levels.”
    • “The gameplay is unique and engaging, the concept is intriguing, and the story is compelling (though it typically takes a backseat during the actual gameplay).”
    • “Games often have a problem: they make you do something by trying to translate individual steps of the action into gameplay, often literally.”
    • “This feature is not really my thing, but it can be skipped without affecting the gameplay.”
    • “- simple mechanics that form some surprisingly complex levels”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is engaging and features a mix of emotional and intense moments, presented through text-based segments that can be skipped if desired. While the narrative is compelling and complements the unique gameplay mechanics, it often takes a backseat during actual play. Players appreciate the intriguing concept and the additional storytelling elements between levels, though some feel that visual representations of characters would enhance the experience.

    • “The gameplay is unique and engaging, the concept is intriguing, and the story is compelling (though it typically takes a backseat during the actual gameplay).”
    • “Neat story, interesting mechanics and a cool soundtrack.”
    • “Every now and then you're treated to a story bit - the scientists talk, work, scream, cry, make out, get hurt.”
    • “If the story pieces had portraits - or hell, the symbols were replaced with even a simplest representation of a person - I think I would've found it much easier.”
    • “The story sections (which are text only) are sad and stressful and sometimes kind of horrifying, but you can skip them if you want to.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, described as top-notch, catchy, and a cool addition that complements the engaging story and interesting mechanics.

    • “The music is top notch and rather catchy.”
    • “Neat story, interesting mechanics, and a cool soundtrack.”
    • “Oh, the music's great, too.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While some users find the aesthetics somewhat plain, they appreciate that each artistic element effectively serves its purpose, allowing them to overlook this minor criticism.

    • “The aesthetics may seem a bit plain at first, but each artistic element serves its purpose well, making it easy to overlook this minor complaint.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that truly bring the game world to life.”
    • “The visual design is breathtaking, showcasing a unique art style that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “The environments are bland and lack variety, making the game visually unappealing.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed and lack the polish seen in other titles.”
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A Forgetful Loop is a puzzle game with science fiction theme.

A Forgetful Loop is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

A Forgetful Loop was released on November 6, 2020.

A Forgetful Loop was developed by BigHandInSky.

A Forgetful Loop has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

A Forgetful Loop is a single player game.

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