Blokker
- April 12, 2021
- LM Games Studio
Get on Steam"Blokker is a minimalist puzzle game where players manipulate blocks to alter the path of balls and hit a target. With no score, timer, or pressure, players can relax and take their time to solve each level. Recommended for fans of casual physics-based puzzle games like 'Pirates on Target.'"
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nice balance of challenge and relaxation, making it enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts.
- It's a short and sweet minimalist puzzle game that is well worth its low price, providing satisfying mechanics and rewarding gameplay.
- The level design gradually increases in difficulty, allowing players to experience a sense of accomplishment as they solve tricky puzzles.
- The game is quite short, with only 24 levels, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Some players found the difficulty curve to be too steep, lacking easier levels to provide a breather between challenging puzzles.
- There are minor issues with polish, such as the lack of a colorblind mode and music that doesn't remember previous settings.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Blokker features well-paced mechanics that create engaging and challenging puzzles without being overly frustrating. While the minimalist design allows for quick, enjoyable sessions, many players feel the game is too short and would benefit from a save feature for more complex levels. Overall, the mechanics are satisfying, but the limited length leaves players wanting more.
“Blokker is a short minimalist puzzle game which consists of moving tiles in order to reflect projectiles into targets and a few extra mechanics I will not spoil.”
“The mechanics are introduced with good pacing and it does a great job of producing tricky but not frustratingly difficult puzzles, providing you with everything you need to know to beat the puzzles in a very fair way.”
“The game mechanic is quite satisfying.”
“The mechanics are fine, but the game is not long enough.”
“I do feel like the game is a little too short, and the later mechanics could be more fully explored.”
“Blokker is a short minimalist puzzle game that consists of moving tiles in order to reflect projectiles into targets, along with a few extra mechanics I will not spoil.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its beauty, but some users feel it doesn't align well with the game's aesthetic. A minor complaint is that the music auto-plays upon starting the game and doesn't remember previous settings, which can be slightly inconvenient. Overall, while the music is enjoyable, there are suggestions for improvement in its integration and sound quality.
“The music is beautiful and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the experience fresh and engaging throughout.”
“My only real complaint is that the music auto-plays every time you start and doesn't remember if it was muted previously. However, that's nowhere near a big enough issue to label it as a put-off in my opinion.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's stability is compromised by erratic physics, particularly with bullets bouncing at unexpected angles, which detracts from the intended puzzle experience and leads to a buggy gameplay feel.
“It was fun until the bullets started bouncing at angles other than 90 degrees, turning it into a weird buggy physics game instead of a puzzle game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the graphics of the game are generally well-received, some users feel that the accompanying sound design and music do not align with the game's aesthetic, detracting from the overall experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replay value, though it may evoke nostalgic feelings reminiscent of classic Pong.
“Little replay value, but I had a Pong flashback.”
“Once you complete the game, there's not much incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
