Blocks That Matter
- August 19, 2011
- Swing Swing Submarine
- 76h median play time
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Reviews
- Blocks That Matter is a fun and unique puzzle platformer that combines elements of Minecraft and Tetris, offering a charming and engaging gameplay experience.
- The game features clever puzzles that challenge players to think strategically, with a satisfying difficulty curve that keeps the gameplay interesting.
- The inclusion of a level editor and community-created levels adds significant replay value, allowing players to continue enjoying the game long after completing the main campaign.
- The lack of an undo feature can lead to frustrating gameplay, as players must restart entire levels after making a single mistake, especially in longer stages.
- Some players found the platforming elements to be tedious and overly challenging, detracting from the overall puzzle-solving experience.
- The story and writing are considered underwhelming and not particularly engaging, which may disappoint those looking for a deeper narrative.
- story40 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally perceived as simplistic and sometimes silly, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and heavy-handedness. While some players found it charming and entertaining, others criticized it for being irrelevant to the gameplay and poorly written. Overall, the narrative adds a lighthearted touch to the puzzle experience, but it is not a standout feature of the game.
“I loved the charm of the graphics and the story, and the puzzles were challenging without requiring me to pull my hair out.”
“Even the story and atmosphere are enjoyable.”
“The storyline is cute and non-intrusive.”
“The story is a bit underwhelming and the soundtrack rather generic.”
“Unfortunately it's a little too trial and error, the story is a bit heavy handed, and the platforming is so arbitrarily difficult at times that it seems to exist just to pad the game.”
“The story is boring, irrelevant to the gameplay and relentlessly unfunny.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the clever mechanics and challenging puzzles, while others find it bland and overly punishing, particularly due to the lack of an undo feature. Many reviews highlight the creative use of block-building mechanics and the engaging level design, though some criticize the difficulty spikes and simplistic graphics. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable puzzle-platforming elements, but its execution may not resonate with everyone.
“The gameplay consists of collecting blocks and then placing them in shapes of 4 to get to the exit.”
“Brilliant puzzle design, humor, and simple gameplay make this a fun and enjoyable experience (even if you get extremely frustrated by the difficulty of the puzzles).”
“The difficulty curve and map design are well done, making it so casual players will be able to complete the campaign, while tougher folks move on to the bonus levels, which are all fantastic brainteasers that make full use of the game's every mechanic.”
“Pretty bland and overly punishing, with many contrived gameplay mechanics.”
“The game isn't even merciful enough to have an undo mechanic - if you make one mistake, you have to restart the whole level.”
“The gameplay is boring and it just doesn't work for me at all.”
- music24 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and enjoyable, with many users highlighting its ability to enhance the overall experience and set the mood for gameplay. While some reviews mention that the soundtrack can be generic or minimal, the majority appreciate its quality and fun nature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. However, a few critiques note that the music can be repetitive or annoying at times.
“And the music, oh man, it's catchy as heck.”
“It's fun, the music slaps, and it's inexpensive.”
“The soundtrack is great, too!”
“The story is a bit underwhelming and the soundtrack rather generic.”
“Poor music, bad writing, and a terrible story sapped any desire I had to play this game.”
“Fair graphics and music with a decent, but not great, story.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising the charming art style and cute visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some reviewers note that the graphics can be simplistic or basic, they often complement the gameplay and atmosphere effectively. Overall, the art style is described as creative and fitting, contributing to the game's appeal despite some criticisms regarding its simplicity.
“A really interesting, creative puzzle game with a fantastic art style.”
“Amazing game, great artwork and soundtrack, lots of funny references and overall great gameplay.”
“The art style is a very clean pixel-art that matches the tone of the game perfectly.”
“It made me not want to return to the game after finishing it, despite liking the art style.”
“The art style is much more basic and cartoon-like than the titles I mentioned.”
“Although the graphics are not remarkable, they are serviceable in this context.”
- humor13 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's humor is consistently praised for keeping players engaged and entertained, with many noting its clever references and amusing scenarios that enhance the overall experience. While some find the main story lacking, the entertaining puzzles and side stories contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere that resonates well with players. Overall, the humor is described as a refreshing and integral part of the gameplay, making it a fun and challenging adventure.
“The game has a sense of humor that keeps me smiling, even when I'm stuck.”
“If you want a fun, challenging, and hilarious adventure, give it a try!”
“Amazing game, great artwork and soundtrack, lots of funny references and overall great gameplay.”
“The story is boring, irrelevant to the gameplay, and relentlessly unfunny.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the good replay value and the lack of pressure to grind for achievements, others feel that certain elements, particularly block collection, can become tedious and frustrating.
“In the end, the blocks that matter become simply too tedious.”
“Platforming is occasionally tedious and annoying.”
“You can collect them by grinding.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, with a main story that can be completed in 6-8 hours, alongside additional levels and challenges that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the balance of complexity and difficulty, as well as the ability to revisit earlier levels for bonuses, making it a fun and engaging puzzle platformer.
“It has good replay value, and I don't feel like I'm grinding to get achievements.”
“I put around 6-8 hours into the main storyline to beat it, and there are more levels and challenges available to players for increased replay value.”
“This is a fun little puzzle platformer with a good complexity/difficulty curve as you progress, and also a bit of replayability - as you gain skills by progressing through the levels, you sometimes gain access to extra sections of the earlier levels to get extra bonuses.”
“I put around 6-8 hours into the main storyline to beat it, but I don't feel motivated to replay it since the additional levels and challenges don't add much to the experience.”
“While this is a fun little puzzle platformer with a good complexity/difficulty curve, the replayability feels limited. Once you've completed the levels, there's not much incentive to go back.”
“The game offers plenty of levels, but after finishing the main story, I found that the replay value is lacking. The extra sections in earlier levels don't provide enough new content to make me want to revisit them.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the story and gameplay experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and evocative, making every moment feel significant.”
