Achromatic

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"Achromatic" is a minimalist puzzle game where you connect dots of the same color to transform them, with unique dots possessing special properties. The goal is to change all dots to one cohesive color while progressing through 60 handcrafted levels, with 10 bonus levels for added challenge. Featuring a calming soundtrack and polished aesthetic, players must plan their moves carefully to solve each puzzle.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a simple yet engaging concept that evolves into challenging puzzles, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solutions are discovered.
The visuals and soundtrack are pleasant, creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.
The game offers a good number of levels with a well-judged progression in difficulty, making it suitable for both casual and dedicated puzzle enthusiasts.

Many players find the lack of clear instructions and feedback frustrating, leading to excessive trial and error without understanding where they went wrong.
The introduction of new mechanics can complicate puzzles to the point of confusion, making it difficult to visualize solutions and often resulting in unwinnable situations.
Some levels, particularly the bonus ones, are perceived as overly difficult or poorly designed, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
72%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by a line-drawing mechanic where players connect colored dots to change their colors, but the introduction of new mechanics often leads to frustration due to trial-and-error gameplay and a lack of clear instructions. While the game features interesting challenges and a calming atmosphere, many players find the reliance on resetting puzzles and the potential for unsolvable scenarios detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite its minimalist design and potential appeal to puzzle enthusiasts, the execution of mechanics can feel convoluted and overly complicated.
- “I enjoyed the various levels and the mechanics in place provided an interesting set of challenges as you progress.”
- “Fun mechanics to discover as you go along, nice calm music, very much worth the $5!”
- “If you like minimalist puzzle games with unique mechanics, you're likely to enjoy this one.”
- “New mechanics are introduced without any text or explanation, and while this might work in a game with more visual clarity, the lack of clear explanations really bogs down the puzzle-solving of this game.”
- “For each new mechanic introduced, the levels become increasingly trial and error reliant. Unlike a lot of minimalist puzzle games I have played, learning the mechanics does not mean you can solve the puzzles, as certain mechanics can alter the puzzle in ways that are unsolvable. This leads to resetting the puzzle over and over trying to find the correct starting spot, then trying all different options multiple times to try and find the solution; it just wasn't fun for me.”
- “The one thing about this game for me is that it feels like a concept release and could have benefited from more levels, larger boards, and additional mechanics to add challenge.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The music in the game is characterized by a single, soothing track that complements the gameplay and theme well, although it can become repetitive over time. Players appreciate the calming ambiance and satisfying sound effects, which enhance the overall experience, despite some frustration with the puzzles. The game offers customizable audio settings, allowing for a tailored experience that maintains a relaxing atmosphere throughout.
- “The music fits the theme of the game perfectly.”
- “The sound effects and music are perfectly crafted and fit the overall feel incredibly well.”
- “The music is one song put on repeat (I think it's something like 5 minutes long, maybe a bit longer) but it's a very comforting song and didn't really bore me.”
- “The soundtrack is also minimalistic, but gets repetitive fast.”
- “There's only one track, but it's pleasant ambient stuff.”
- “The music is one song put on a repeat (I think it's something like 5 minutes long, maybe a bit longer) but it's a very comforting song and didn't really bore me.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalistic and elegant aesthetic, featuring crisp visuals and a calming color palette that enhances the overall experience. While the art style and accompanying music are praised for their appeal, some players feel that the visuals lack depth and do not compensate for the game's flawed core gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the atmosphere, but they may not be enough to elevate the gameplay experience.
- “The art style is lovely too.”
- “The sound effects and music are perfectly crafted and fit the overall feel incredibly well, the game has a pretty linear difficulty progression, the minimalistic graphics direct your eyes to what matters, and it has over 65 levels so it definitely isn't a game that you'll finish within the first hour.”
- “The visuals are pleasing, but there's very little depth to the game.”
- “Achromatic uses a minimalist and chilled-out aesthetic, but the actual play experience is anything but.”
- “The visuals are minimalistic but crisp.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users praise the stability of Studio Goya's game, noting its high quality and lack of bugs or glitches, which is a refreshing contrast to many other titles in the same price range that often suffer from rushed development and poor play-testing. Overall, the game is described as well-polished and mechanically sound.
- “Many games in this price bracket are rushed or aren't play-tested at all, leading to rampant bugs and glitches. It's refreshing to see a well-polished puzzle game at this price.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, which is disappointing given the game's potential.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Many users feel that the game lacks sufficient elements to enhance its replayability, indicating a desire for additional features or content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- “The random events and challenges keep the gameplay fresh, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
- “Something is needed to add replay value as well.”
- “The game lacks the depth to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that while the gradual introduction of new puzzle conditions can enhance gameplay, it often leads to frustration when too many requirements are piled on at once, shifting the experience from engaging challenge to tedious grinding.
- “But as with many puzzle games that gradually expand the conditions of their puzzles through additional requirements, the point where interesting brain-tease switches to teeth-grinding frustration is when too many conditions are used simultaneously in any given level.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking feedback on player performance, leaving users feeling lost and frustrated when they reach dead ends, necessitating repeated blind attempts without guidance.
- “It doesn’t grade your performance; it gives no indication that you’re on the right track with your solution. If you invariably maneuver yourself into a point where you can’t continue, you just have to start another blind attempt.”
- “The lack of feedback on optimization makes it frustrating to know if you're improving or just wasting time.”
- “I often find myself stuck in loops without any guidance on how to optimize my approach, which makes the experience tedious.”