Biomeinoes

About

In Biomeinoes, you place randomly drawn domino tiles one by one on a grid — you only have a handful of tiles, and the game ends when you run out. When connected, the edges of these tiles form regions of the game's biomes in the isometric plane: If you finish such a region of one biome (larger than 1x1), you earn 1 bonus tile for every unit of area it contains. You can also build up huge scores b…

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Easy to pick up and play with a strong 'one more run' appeal, making it highly addictive.
Innovative gameplay with a well-designed difficulty curve that keeps players engaged and challenged.
Visually engaging pixel-art style and enjoyable soundtrack that enhances the overall cozy experience.

Music volume resets to maximum every time the game is launched, which can be annoying.
Lack of options to rotate tiles in the tray, limiting gameplay flexibility.
Some players found the initial game mechanics difficult to understand, which may deter new players.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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55%
15%
The gameplay of Biomeinoes is described as innovative and engaging, featuring a simple yet challenging core mechanic that reveals hidden strategies as players progress. While the pixel-art style and limited mechanics contribute to a satisfying experience, some players suggest the addition of more gameplay elements and improvements to the user interface. Overall, the game offers a rewarding and immersive gameplay loop, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack.
- “This game is innovative and very fun, incorporating arcade-style gameplay, graphics, and a point scoring system.”
- “It's surprising how satisfying this game can be to play; it has a wealth of hidden strategies that emerge from one simple core mechanic.”
- “Fantastic gameplay loop and soundtrack!”
- “I will admit, I had difficulty understanding the game mechanics at first (hint: completing a block of only 1 square does not reward any extra tiles), but once I had figured it out, a casual but very challenging little game was waiting for me.”
- “Personally, I believe that maybe there could be a few more mechanics, and potentially some improvement of the user interface.”
- “In terms of mechanics, maybe having a type of mechanic that allows players to erase sections of land under certain conditions.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its enjoyable quality, drawing comparisons to soundtracks from titles like Minecraft and Spore while maintaining a unique style. However, some users have noted technical issues, such as the music volume resetting to maximum upon launching the game. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The isometric grid and retro graphics are enjoyable to look at, and the sound effects and music are also pretty great, reminiscent of soundtracks from games like Minecraft or Spore but with its own unique flavor.”
- “Fantastic gameplay loop and soundtrack!”
- “Fantastic gameplay loop and soundtrack!”
- “The music volume resets to max whenever I launch the game, which is really frustrating.”
- “I wish there was a way to rotate tiles in the tray to enhance the music experience.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of Biomeinoes feature a charming pixel-art style complemented by an isometric grid, creating an enjoyable retro aesthetic. The visuals, along with engaging sound effects and music reminiscent of titles like Minecraft and Spore, contribute to the game's innovative and fun arcade experience.
- “Biomeinoes has a pixel-art art style and has few gameplay mechanics, yet achieves increasing complexity at a good rate throughout the game.”
- “The isometric grid and retro graphics are enjoyable to look at, and the sound effects and music are also pretty great, reminiscent of soundtracks from games like Minecraft or Spore but with its own unique flavor.”