Bloxi: The Word Game
- December 17, 2021
- Cherry Beam
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Get on itch.io StorePlay Bloxi! A Falling Letter Word Game Bloxi (formerly Words with Shapes) is out now. We plan to continue to develop the game, so please give us feedback, both on what you like and what you think would make the game a lot better. Note: Steam key included with purchase (will be available on Steam at 8am CST December 17, 2021). How to play Form words with the letters in the falling blocks. Use…
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Reviews
- Bloxi combines Tetris mechanics with word building in a unique and engaging way, appealing to fans of both genres.
- The game offers multiple modes, including a relaxing Zen mode and a challenging Daily Challenge, which adds variety and keeps gameplay fresh.
- The intuitive design, good graphics, and rebindable controls enhance the user experience, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- The in-game dictionary can be inconsistent, leading to frustration when valid words are not recognized or when obscure words are accepted.
- The gameplay can feel limiting due to the mechanics, making it difficult to create longer words and often resulting in a reliance on luck rather than skill.
- A lack of a proper tutorial or clear explanation of game mechanics can leave players confused about how to effectively play.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Bloxi combines word building with Tetris mechanics, but many players find the gameplay unsatisfying due to the limited number of valid word combinations and a lack of clear instructions. While the game offers a zen mode for skill development and a daily challenge that adds variety, it ultimately feels more rewarding to play it like traditional Tetris rather than focusing on word formation.
“They also got a daily challenge mode which is cool, keeps things fresh and unique by removing one letter from gameplay.”
“It also doesn't help that the game never properly explains its mechanics.”
“The mechanics are very straightforward: you are playing Tetris - blocks of various shapes rain down, and you have to rotate them to fit into gaps, trying to prevent your tower from growing to the top of the screen.”
“The zen mode is a great way to get up to speed and understand the gameplay while you build up your skills and vocabulary.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, contributing to a pleasant overall presentation. Additionally, players appreciate the inclusion of customizable audio settings, enhancing the gaming experience.
“Nice presentation, really good music. There are resolution options, windowed mode, separate volume settings, screen shake slider, and what I find to be a must in word games, mid-level saving.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised as awesome, complemented by impressive sound effects that enhance the overall visual experience.
“Awesome graphics and sound effects!”
