Adapta Solva

About

"Adapta Solva" is a charming adventure game where you navigate a ruined world as a magical creature, able to absorb elements from shrines to solve puzzles. Gain abilities from stone, slime, or crystal to break walls, jump higher, or walk on water. Each element has unique properties, like slime's limited lifespan and water dissolution, adding depth and challenge.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Adapta Solva features charming visuals and a delightful art style, making it a visually appealing experience.
The game offers a fun and relaxing puzzle-solving experience, suitable for players of all ages.
As a free title, it provides a short but enjoyable gaming experience, leaving players wanting more.

The game is very short, typically taking only about 15-20 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as camera control, can be frustrating and unpolished.
The puzzles are relatively easy and may not provide enough challenge for more experienced players.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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12%
The graphics of "adapta solva" are widely praised for their vibrant art style, attention to detail, and overall visual appeal, making it competitive with mainstream indie titles. While some players note that the graphics may not be cutting-edge, the game's charming aesthetics and relaxing environments contribute to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's playful mechanics and engaging storyline.
- “As I frolicked through the vibrant world of 'Adapta Solva,' I couldn't help but be swept away by its delightful art style and infectious energy.”
- “'Adapta Solva' may be short and sweet, but it packs a punch with its adorable characters, colorful visuals, and playful gameplay mechanics.”
- “It's strong art style combined with its attention to detail makes it compete with even some mainstream indie titles on this front.”
- “While the console gameplay and less than cutting-edge graphics might put some off, the free nature of the game and generally professional production quality makes this a reasonable download if you have half an hour to spare for a different kind of gaming experience.”
- “Was looking forward to this game as the art style and puzzles look unique, but I cannot proceed because I can't create the slime ball no matter if I'm pressing the right controls (keyboard or Xbox layout controller).”
- “However, those are quibbles in comparison to the fact that the game is entirely competent in its gameplay, design, levels, and visuals.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as cute and enjoyable, with a satisfying yet brief narrative experience that can be completed in about ten minutes. While some players appreciate the implied backstory and the creative delivery through environmental storytelling, others feel that the story takes a back seat to gameplay and could benefit from further development, such as expanded dialogue and non-linear elements for added replayability. Overall, the storyline is considered good, with potential for growth if the developers choose to expand it in the future.
- “Fun game achievements work, what's not to like? I would recommend it to anyone of any age; good storyline too.”
- “A sweet, beautifully created mini story game. It took me 10 minutes to finish, but it's honestly quite sweet. I hope the devs decide to expand on this if they enjoyed making it in the future!”
- “Good fun and a great storyline :)”
- “The story takes a back seat to the gameplay, though, which involves the character having to navigate through a series of thinly-veiled levels.”
- “The only part where Adapta Solva dropped the ball a bit was with the story and its delivery, especially with the last mural not being too clear if you haven’t found some secrets.”
- “The story is told by way of wall paintings and other props throughout the game.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay of "adapta solva" is characterized by its charming visuals, playful mechanics, and smooth execution, making it a competent and enjoyable experience despite its short length and simplistic story. While some may find the graphics and console-like gameplay less impressive, the game's free nature and professional production quality make it a worthwhile download for a brief gaming session. Overall, it offers a delightful and engaging experience that stands out in its category.
- “While the console gameplay and less than bleeding edge graphics might put some off, the free nature of the game and generally professional production quality makes this a reasonable download if you have half an hour to spare for a different kind of gaming experience.”
- “"Adapta Solva" may be short and sweet, but it packs a punch with its adorable characters, colorful visuals, and playful gameplay mechanics.”
- “It looks good, runs well, has a charming atmosphere, and features very smooth gameplay. What more do you want from a free game?”
- “While the console-like gameplay and less than cutting-edge graphics might put some off, the free nature of the game and generally professional production quality makes this a reasonable download if you have half an hour to spare for a different kind of gaming experience.”
- “The story takes a back seat to the gameplay, though, which involves the character having to navigate through a series of thinly-veiled levels.”
- “However, those are quibbles in comparison to the fact that the game is entirely competent in its gameplay, design, levels, and visuals.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being nice and fitting well with the gorgeous visuals and engaging plot, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience. Reviewers find the sound effects and music appropriate for the game's type and setting.
- “The graphics, sound effects, and music all seem to be reasonable for a game of this type and setting.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users express a desire for enhanced replayability, suggesting that a more developed storyline, non-linear gameplay, and varied endings could significantly improve the experience. However, many also note that the current version of the game offers limited replayability, which detracts from its overall appeal.
- “This game is undeniably awesome! I would love to see it developed into a full-blown game with a storyline and dialogue. The idea of having non-linear gameplay with different areas featuring unique endings and events adds so much replayability.”
- “It is quite unfortunate that the game has very little replayability, despite all it has going for it.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is described as lighthearted and charming, providing a delightful escape into a visually appealing world. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and overall quality, especially considering it is a free game.
- “While the puzzles may not require a rocket scientist to solve, they're the perfect complement to the game's lighthearted atmosphere, offering a delightful escape into a world where anything is possible.”
- “It looks good, runs well, has a charming atmosphere, and has very smooth gameplay. What more do you want from a free game?”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally considered cute and fun, but users report some bugs affecting stability. However, many feel that the issues are acceptable given that the game is free and offers a short narrative experience.
- “Cute, fun, a little buggy, but hey, it's free and it's a short story of sorts.”