Attempt[42]

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Attempt[42] is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by ThinkOfGames and was released on December 8, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Attempt is a first-person puzzle platformer, where players must manipulate gravity and level layouts to solve challenging puzzles quickly in Time Attack mode, or take their time in Freerun mode. Defy physics and test your problem-solving skills in this mysterious and immersive game."

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Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting premise that challenges players to think outside the box and manipulate gravity.
It offers a unique gameplay experience that can be enjoyable if players are willing to overlook its flaws.
The game is affordable and provides a decent amount of content for its price, making it suitable for casual play.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it difficult to complete levels as intended.
Level design lacks coherence, often resulting in repetitive gameplay and confusion about objectives.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
78%
13%
The gameplay of this game is marred by constant glitches and inconsistent mechanics, leading to frustration and a lack of clarity in controls. While some players appreciate the complexity and challenge, many find it tedious and unengaging, with a significant portion of gameplay involving aimless falling. Overall, the experience is described as a mix of potential and disappointment, with a need for clearer mechanics and better design.
- “The first thing I noticed about this game was the gameplay complexity and the difficulty.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay because it felt a bit like solving a Rubik's cube from the inside and then jumping from one part to the other.”
- “Constant glitches and broken gameplay made this game literally unplayable.”
- “Each level gets harder (in most cases), but the sheer amount of mistakes on just one level means every move you make has a super low chance of being right (20% good, 80% just falling off the map). This is in no way fun gameplay and is super annoying and tedious.”
- “The game is rather unclear about what the rules actually are; there's a tutorial text on the first level which instructs you on the entire mechanic of the game, which is that gravity is pointing towards the ground you last touched and you can rotate segments of blocks.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and minimalist, with some users noting fine visuals and smooth movement, while others criticize the lack of detail and variety. Despite being affordable and high-quality in other aspects, the graphics do not meet higher standards, leading to mixed opinions on their overall impact. Additionally, performance issues related to resource usage have been reported, particularly at lower settings.
- “Overall, this is a surprisingly high-quality and affordable game, with fine visuals and smooth movement.”
- “This is a flawless game that stands the test of time, easily outperforming any game in terms of gameplay, graphics, optimisation, story, and pretty much anything else you can think of.”
- “Visuals are cool.”
- “Graphically, the game is simple, and the music lacks variety.”
- “Graphics are simplistic and minimalist, which doesn't meet the kinds of standards that would make a game something I can recommend.”
- “Simplistic graphics, cause it's hard to make better ones...”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
39%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the catchy soundtrack surprisingly enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Although it may linger in players' minds, many feel it doesn't fit well with the overall game experience and suggest seeking better music elsewhere. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a weak point, with some acknowledging it as acceptable for an indie title but not particularly memorable.
- “The catchy soundtrack, however, may haunt players even after they've put the game down.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “+ good background music”
- “Graphically, the game is simple, and the music lacks variety.”
- “The music is kinda repetitive and manic sounding without feeling like it belongs in the game.”
- “Regarding the music and the graphics, it is fine for an indie, but none are truly remarkable or memorable.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous glitches and a flawed character controller making it nearly unplayable for many users. While some players find a unique challenge in exploiting these bugs, the overall consensus is that the game's instability detracts significantly from the intended experience, rendering it frustrating rather than enjoyable.
- “Constant glitches and broken gameplay made this game literally unplayable.”
- “While this game is unique and could be fun, it's broken and buggy, often stealing the fun of the idea of this platformer away.”
- “It is simply just not a good concept but it would at least be playable if it wasn't so buggy.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with a mix of enjoyment for card farming and frustration due to challenging levels and low success rates on moves. While it can be rewarding for those who enjoy grinding, the experience is often marred by repetitive and annoying gameplay.
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding, but the sense of achievement is incredible.”
- “Each level gets harder (in most cases), but the sheer amount of mistakes on just one level makes every move you make have a super low chance of being right (20% good, 80% just falling off the map). This is in no way fun gameplay and is super annoying and tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The reviews highlight a mixed perspective on the story aspect of the game; while one user emphasizes a meaningful moral about perseverance, another suggests that the story is less significant compared to gameplay and graphics, indicating a divide in player priorities regarding narrative importance.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “This is a flawless game that stands the test of time, easily outperforming any game in terms of gameplay, graphics, optimization, story, and pretty much anything else you can think of.”
- “The story is virtually non-existent.”
- “Some say that giving a game a story is virtually unimportant and that the story is for dreamers, people who are not really into gaming, and maybe they are right.”
- “There is no story.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users reporting issues such as getting stuck on certain platforms and a general lack of polish. Overall, the optimization appears to be a significant concern among players.
- “You are able to get stuck if you fall down to some platforms, and it is not optimized.”
- “It is not optimized.”
- “Not optimized.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have noted that technical glitches, such as getting stuck in objects or unresponsive interactions, can detract from the emotional experience of the game, potentially breaking immersion and affecting the overall narrative engagement.