Animal Planner

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Animal Planner is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by lunarDust and was released on November 10, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Animal Planner is a relaxing sliding puzzle game where you move animals with unique personalities to their ideal spots to satisfy their needs. Featuring 15 charming animals and around 80 handcrafted levels, each puzzle offers distinct challenges. Explore a beautiful map and collect gifts, including favorite foods, by completing animal-themed chapters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

The game features adorable graphics and charming audio cues, creating a cozy atmosphere for players.
Puzzles are engaging and provide a good mental challenge without being overly difficult, making it suitable for a wide audience, including children.
The game has a well-planned difficulty curve and introduces new mechanics progressively, keeping the gameplay fresh and enjoyable throughout its levels.

Some mechanics can be confusing and may require more explanation for players to fully understand them.
The game could benefit from additional polish, particularly in UI details and graphics clarity.
There are minor UX issues, such as long delays between levels and a lack of keyboard/controller support, which may hinder the overall experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay is characterized by a charming sliding puzzle format that features a variety of layered mechanics, including a unique egg transformation system and bomb interactions. While some mechanics may initially be confusing, the game offers a well-planned difficulty curve and engaging level design that keeps the experience fresh across its 80 levels. Overall, players appreciate the rewarding challenges and delightful graphics, though some clarity in mechanics could enhance the experience further.
- “The mechanics are rewarding and have some pleasant surprises, the graphics and music are delightful, and there's plenty of levels without them feeling repetitive!”
- “This is actually a really well-made game that has a well-planned difficulty curve and good pacing for new mechanics (in this case, new animals with different requirements).”
- “There's a good amount of variety in the gameplay so the title feels fresh throughout its 80 levels; the difficulty curve is smooth, giving you space to learn each new mechanic, but every area ends with a challenging and stimulating level which feels rewarding to solve.”
- “Some mechanics are a little confusing and need more explanation.”
- “Two extra mechanics make it more complicated: eggs don’t have a fixed type, they turn into whichever animal comes close to them, and bombs turn animals back into eggs. In the harder levels, you have to decide which animals allow you to have a winning placement.”
- “Gameplay lacks clarity and can be overwhelming due to the complexity of the mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics are described as pleasant and functional, though some users feel they lack clarity and could benefit from enhancements like crisper visuals and better contrast. While the graphics are not the standout feature, they effectively support the gameplay experience.
- “The mechanics are rewarding and have some pleasant surprises, the graphics and music are delightful, and there's plenty of levels without them feeling repetitive!”
- “Good mechanics, good levels, not bad graphics, although they could use a bit more clarity.”
- “[b]What would make it better:[/b] crisper graphics, more contrast, maybe a dark mode too.”
- “The graphics and audio are kind of bare-bones, but they work fine when it comes to the puzzles.”
- “What would make it better: crisper graphics, more contrast, maybe a dark mode too.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The atmosphere is characterized by a cozy and engaging environment, where the levels strike a balance between challenge and comfort, allowing players to enjoy the experience without frustration.
- “The levels provide enough challenge to engage your brain without becoming so hard that they interfere with the cozy atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its beautifully crafted world.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The levels provide enough challenge to engage your brain without becoming so hard that it interferes with the cozy atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as delightful, complementing the rewarding mechanics and enhancing the overall experience across numerous levels without becoming repetitive.
- “The mechanics are rewarding and have some pleasant surprises, the graphics and music are delightful, and there's plenty of levels without them feeling repetitive!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its adorable and wholesome qualities, making it an emotionally uplifting experience that is perfect for stimulating the mind at the start of the day.