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Active Neurons

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87%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
music, graphics
95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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Active Neurons is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Nikolai Usachev and was released on October 15, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Active Neurons is a challenging puzzle game that simulates the layout of neurons and synapses in the human brain. Players must guide electricity through a series of levels by activating and connecting neurons, avoiding obstacles and managing energy levels. With its unique premise and progressive difficulty, Active Neurons offers a fresh and engaging take on the puzzle genre.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Challenging and engaging puzzle mechanics that gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying experience for players.
  • Visually pleasing with a minimalist UI and relaxing soundtrack, making it a calming game to play.
  • Good replay value with a variety of levels and mechanics, suitable for casual play sessions.
  • Later levels can be quite difficult, potentially excluding players with dexterity challenges.
  • Some players found the game to be too short and easy, despite the additional levels.
  • The game may be considered overpriced by some, given that many puzzles are not particularly hard.
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features simple mechanics that gradually increase in difficulty, maintaining player interest through the introduction of new elements at a steady pace. While the core puzzle experience is enjoyable and well-balanced, some levels, particularly in "2 and Wonders of the World," escalate in difficulty too quickly, and the user interface is criticized for being poorly designed. Overall, the game offers a satisfying puzzle experience with a decent challenge and evolving mechanics.

    • “Very simple mechanics with a slight increase in difficulty with each level.”
    • “Not too difficult and keeps things interesting with regular new mechanics.”
    • “New mechanics are added at a good pace to increase complexity.”
    • “The mechanics are very simple, with only a slight increase in difficulty with each level.”
    • “The '2 and Wonders of the World' levels offer some different mechanics, but they seem to jump to hard levels too quickly, and the UIs (as well as the UI for the bonus levels) seem half-assed at best.”
    • “While it's a nice puzzle game with decent difficulty, the puzzle mechanics expand too slowly.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this indie puzzle game is characterized by a relaxing lofi soundtrack and minimalist space piano compositions, enhancing the overall calming atmosphere. Players appreciate the soothing sound effects and the way the music complements the game's low-key visuals and gameplay mechanics.

    • “This is a fun little indie puzzle game with a relaxing lofi soundtrack.”
    • “Essentially you are moving a cube through a maze and obstacles; moving, sliding, gently exploding, transporting, etc. Relaxing music, quiet sound effects, very low-key visuals.”
    • “I liked the minimalist UI and graphics, the relaxing music, and the well-selected difficulty of levels.”
    • “Essentially you are moving a cube through a maze and obstacles; moving, sliding, gently exploding, transporting, etc. relaxing music, quiet sound effects, very low key visuals.”
    • “I liked the minimalist UI and graphics, the relaxing music and the well-selected difficulty of levels.”
    • “[*] larghetto space piano music.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a minimalist design that effectively enhances the gameplay experience, featuring smooth visuals and a well-crafted user interface. Players appreciate the low-key aesthetics, which complement the relaxing music and sound effects, while still showcasing a thoughtful effort in visual presentation. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's calming atmosphere and engaging mechanics.

    • “I liked the minimalist UI and graphics, the relaxing music, and the well-selected difficulty of levels.”
    • “Essentially, you are moving a cube through a maze and obstacles; moving, sliding, gently exploding, transporting, etc. The visuals are very low key.”
    • “Graphics are very smooth and pretty.”
    • “Yes, it fits in the minimalist category, but unlike other minimalist games, effort still went into the visuals.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers fairly good replay value, suggesting that players find it enjoyable enough to return to multiple times.

    • “The game offers fairly good replay value.”
    • “The game has a solid replayability factor that keeps me coming back for more.”
    • “I find myself replaying the game multiple times due to its engaging mechanics and varied outcomes.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is consistently praised for its humor, being described as simple yet funny, making it highly recommended by users.

    • “A simple and funny game, highly recommended.”
    • “A simple and funny game, highly recommended.”
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Active Neurons is a casual puzzle game.

Active Neurons is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

Active Neurons was released on October 15, 2019.

Active Neurons was developed by Nikolai Usachev.

Active Neurons has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Active Neurons is a single player game.

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