Cherry Creek
- March 15, 2019
- Second Dimension Games
Cherry Creek is a tile-turning puzzle game, set in a picturesque natural environment. The aim is to rotate the river tiles to take water from the fountain to all the cherry trees. Click the tiles to rotate them until the puzzle is complete, and lock tiles to help you finish the harder levels. The puzzles offer something for all abilities, so enjoy a coffee break by playing a few simple levels, or…
Reviews
- The game features a relaxing atmosphere with pleasant music and charming graphics, making it enjoyable to play.
- It offers a variety of difficulty levels, allowing players to engage at their own pace, from casual to more challenging puzzles.
- The gameplay is simple yet engaging, providing a satisfying experience as players connect water to cherry trees.
- The game lacks a story mode or achievements, which could enhance replayability and provide a narrative drive.
- Some players found the overall challenge to be lacking, with most levels being easily solvable except for a few 'Impossible' ones.
- There are limited control schemes available, which may not suit everyone's preferences for gameplay.
- graphics8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their charm and calming aesthetic, complementing the soothing music to create a relaxing experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful design, vibrant artwork, and attention to detail, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. The combination of lovely visuals and beautiful sound design contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The pleasant music and cute graphics make it very relaxing.”
“It's got a great, calm aesthetic in both audio and visual.”
“Good controls, great artwork and color scheme, and beautiful original music.”
- music8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing and pleasant qualities, complementing the charming graphics and overall relaxing atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the harmonious integration of sound effects, such as the delightful "ding" when interacting with elements, which enhances the gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of gentle music and appealing visuals contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable and thoughtful nature.
“The pleasant music and cute graphics make it very relaxing.”
“The music's gorgeous and I love the art style.”
“I have really enjoyed playing this thoughtful and relaxing game - I love the gentle music and all the lovely little touches in the graphics.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is considered cute but lacks a compelling story mode or achievements, which diminishes its narrative drive and fails to provide players with a reason to revisit it.
“Cute game that desperately needs a story mode, or achievements (or both) to create some narrative drive and give the player a reason to return.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is effectively introduced through a series of 8 help screens that provide clear and concise guidance for players.
“The gameplay is very nicely summarized in a series of 8 help screens, which I'll link below.”
“The controls are intuitive and responsive, making it easy to jump right into the action.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”