Causality
- February 13, 2017
- Loju
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and innovative time travel mechanic that adds depth to the puzzles.
- The graphics are simple yet stunning, creating an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience.
- The puzzles are well-designed and challenging, providing a satisfying mental workout for players.
- The game lacks sufficient guidance and tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand some mechanics.
- Level progression is linear, which can be frustrating if players get stuck on a particular puzzle.
- The soundtrack is minimal and not particularly memorable, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features four distinct sets of puzzles, each introducing unique mechanics, including an innovative time travel element that challenges players' thinking. While the mechanics are engaging and provide a refreshing twist on classic puzzle gameplay, some players feel a tutorial would enhance understanding of the more complex features. Overall, the game successfully revitalizes interest in isometric puzzles through its creative approach.
“A great little puzzle game with one of the best time-travel mechanics I've seen in ages.”
“The mechanics do an awesome job of messing with the player's mind.”
“Having slogged through so many puzzle games recently, Causality managed to reinvigorate my interest in isometric puzzles with its novel time manipulation mechanic.”
“It could really use some form of an as-you-play tutorial to explain some of its more innovative mechanics.”
“Starting out, Causality’s time manipulation seems to be just a glorified rewind mechanic.”
“A proper mindfuckery of a mix of classic and modern puzzle game mechanics.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are a blend of simplicity and stunning visuals, featuring a clean aesthetic and captivating backgrounds, particularly in the crystal levels where dynamic elements enhance the experience. Overall, players appreciate the cute design and the game's impressive presentation.
“The graphics are nothing short of stunning.”
“The aesthetic is very clean, and some of the backgrounds are gorgeous (the crystal levels are really something else, with the crystals growing and shrinking as time passes forward and backwards).”
“It is extremely well presented, boasting fantastic visuals and is very easy to pick up.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered minimal, with some players noting a lack of memorable tracks. Instead, the sound design features haunting, spacey effects that effectively complement the game's atmosphere, though some may find the absence of a traditional soundtrack disappointing.
“There's no music, but a haunting, spacey sound with robotic sound effects that all suit the mood nicely.”
“The only thing I don't like is the soundtrack.”
“I do not really remember much sound or music from playing a few days ago, so I guess that is not really a big part of the game.”
“There's no music, just a haunting, spacey sound with robotic sound effects, which suits the mood nicely.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game may lack significant replay value, its high production quality and impressive level design elevate it beyond its price point.
“It doesn't have much replay value, but the production quality and level design belong in a much higher price bracket.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others express concerns about ethical implications related to performance optimization techniques. Overall, the game's optimization is seen as a double-edged sword, balancing technical efficiency with ethical considerations.
