Boltzmann Brain

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Boltzmann Brain is a multiplayer arcade puzzle game. It was developed by Lyakusha Ulyatai and was released on April 12, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Boltzmann Brain is an atmospheric hardcore 2D arcade puzzle game with local multiplayer for up to 4 players about a Robot and his friends, who found themselves conscious in a dark and also beautiful space. How did the Robot acquire his mind? What happenned to him before that moment? How did he appear in such a place? What is the purpose of his life cycle? So many weird questions that need answers…

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Unique and challenging puzzle gameplay mechanics that require reflexes and precise timing.
Appealing pixel art graphics with well-designed levels and atmospheric space backgrounds.
Great soundtrack and sound design that complement the game’s theme and enhance the experience.

The gameplay can be frustrating and aggravating due to tight time limits and inconsistent hitboxes.
Local co-op mode is available but there is no online multiplayer, limiting multiplayer accessibility.
User interface could be improved for better usability and clarity.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Boltzmann Brain is praised for its unique and challenging mechanics, involving controlling a ball through vehicle movements to solve puzzles with increasing complexity. Players find it engaging and thought-provoking, offering fresh challenges with each level. However, the multiplayer mode suffers from a lack of active players, limiting its longevity.
- “The core gameplay consists of the player using their vehicle to hit a ball, launching it in a direction.”
- “The interesting part of the mechanics is that you can control the ball by causing it to mimic your movements, or to speed up.”
- “This mechanic allows for complex level design and challenging solutions that must undergo trial and error in order to succeed.”
- “The core gameplay consists of the player using their vehicle to hit a ball, launching it in a direction. This mechanic allows for complex level design and challenging solutions that must undergo trial and error in order to succeed.”
- “Each chapter in the single-player mode introduces new mechanics to increase the difficulty and complexity of the levels, making it a fresh challenge every few levels.”
- “If there were more players available online, the multiplayer portion of the game could be a viable option for prolonged gameplay, but there aren't many people playing right now.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback, ranging from "just fine" background accompaniment to memorable and charming soundtrack praise. It effectively complements the game's atmosphere and theme, though some find it less impressive. Overall, the music supports the gameplay without being particularly standout for all players.
- “Nice pixel graphics and a great soundtrack as well.”
- “At second this game have awesome music.”
- “The music certainly adds to the atmosphere of the game, and it does match well with the space theme that is present in the game.”
- “Graphics are decent, gameplay is brutal, music... is kinda 'ehh'... personally, I wouldn't recommend this game, but that's just my personal taste.”
- “The music in the game is not very expansive, but that is not an issue as it works just fine as background music while you are solving the puzzle.”
- “The music in the game is not very expansive, but that is not an issue as it works just fine as background music while you are solving the puzzle.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features simplistic yet visually appealing 2D pixel graphics with detailed and well-designed visuals that retain an arcade-like feel. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong and praised aspect of the game.
- “Nice pixel graphics and a great soundtrack as well.”
- “The visuals are actually very detailed and well designed, while still retaining an arcade-like feel.”
- “The graphics are very well done overall, and are a definite strong suit of the game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and adds meaningful depth to the game, maintaining player interest in a genre often seen as soulless. While currently solo, players express a desire for a cooperative mode to enhance the experience. Overall, the story is well-crafted and enjoyable.
- “Story is quite good also, keeps you in touch with the game, which is really nice, because nowadays puzzle games are... soulless, I guess.”
- “It is in great shape right now, and is lots of fun just in the solo story mode.”
- “Thought for a while I can do story with my friend, but it's a solo mode.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by fitting space-themed music and appealing space art in the background, creating a simple yet effective ambiance that suits the straightforward puzzle gameplay.
- “The music certainly adds to the atmosphere of the game, and it matches well with the space theme present in the game.”
- “Love the space art in the background; it looks very atmospheric.”
- “This is a simple puzzle game, and the established atmosphere is more than enough for what the game offers.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect is driven by engaging puzzle mechanics that create a sense of accomplishment when activating switches and progressing toward goals like hitting the black hole. This interaction fosters a satisfying and immersive experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the multiplayer mode humorous and entertaining.