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Reviews
- The game features unique mechanics that are well-explored, providing enjoyable and thought-provoking puzzles.
- The story is engaging and creates a sense of mystery, complemented by a calming soundtrack and cute visuals.
- Despite its short length, the game offers a satisfying experience that is fun to play casually.
- The graphics and sound design are subpar compared to industry standards, which may detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks significant challenge and can be completed quickly, which might not appeal to players seeking a more in-depth experience.
- There are performance issues reported, such as lag and unresponsive interactive objects, which can hinder gameplay.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its well-explored and innovative mechanics, which are praised for their depth and challenge. Players appreciate the thought-provoking puzzles and high-skill challenges that stem from these mechanics, making the game engaging and enjoyable. While some may find the universe-switching mechanic initially difficult to grasp, it ultimately contributes to a unique and rewarding gameplay experience.
“Decent gameplay and explores as much as its mechanics can do, and explores it well.”
“Not only that, but they fully explore its mechanics with thought-provoking puzzles and high-skill challenges.”
“I hate, I repeat, hate universe-switching mechanics.”
“This crappy indie flash game implemented its core mechanic better than many high-profile dev teams!”
“- could take a little while to get used to the main game mechanic.”
- story13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally appreciated for its intriguing plot and sense of mystery, with players noting its beautiful details and calming soundtrack. While some find the narrative and dialogue to be simple, many still enjoy the overall experience and consider it a strong aspect of the game. Overall, the story is seen as a gentle and engaging journey that enhances the gameplay.
“Although it's not a very comprehensive game, I liked the fact that the game has a story, the character moves to another dimension, and the sense of mystery and curiosity it creates in people while playing.”
“What I didn't expect was how beautiful the story and the music would be as well.”
“I love the story and the calming soundtrack; it's just a nice game.”
“The dialogue and story aren't all that deep either.”
“The story seemed underdeveloped.”
“The playstyle, the story, and the animation felt disconnected.”
- music10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its beauty and calming qualities that enhance the storytelling, while others feel it falls short of industry standards. Overall, many players appreciate the soundtrack as a standout feature that complements the game's art style and narrative.
“The soundtrack is beautiful and the storytelling is once again simple but lovely.”
“What I didn't expect was how beautiful the story and the music would be as well.”
“I was hooked to keep going forward in the game, and at the same time, I had to pause sometimes to take in the background music.”
“The graphics, the music, and the sound design all suck, especially when compared to industry standards.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the cute art style and overall visuals, while others criticize the graphics as subpar and unpolished compared to industry standards. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the game's artistic elements and find the visuals charming, though performance issues like lag have been noted. Overall, the graphics are seen as a point of contention, with some players finding them appealing and others feeling they detract from the experience.
“Amazing music and art style.”
“- very nice art style”
“The game has great graphics, a great puzzle system, and a great story.”
“First off, let's address the elephant in the room: the graphics.”
“The graphics, the music, and the sound design all suck, especially when compared to industry standards.”
“Despite its crappy-looking graphics and unpolished state, Blink is a dirty gem with well-crafted levels and ideas that are worth playing through.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's optimization, attributing performance issues potentially to its programming in ActionScript and high particle counts, indicating a desire for further performance enhancements.
“I'm not sure if this is because it's programmed in ActionScript or due to the particle count, but I'd love to see more work on performance improvements.”
