Chronescher
- July 5, 2022
- PurpleSloth
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Reviews
- The game offers a delightful challenge with well-designed puzzles that are satisfying to solve.
- It features beautiful art and a relaxing atmosphere, complemented by zen music that enhances the experience.
- There is a significant amount of content for a low price, making it a great value for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The game has frustrating mechanics, particularly with the Snapshot feature, which can prevent level completion.
- Many puzzles rely on trial and error without clear indications of what switches do, leading to tedious gameplay.
- It may not be suitable for players with poor visualization skills, as it can become confusing and frustrating.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a charming design and a variety of mechanics that evolve with each biome, providing a rewarding experience filled with puzzles and challenges. While the snapshot feature has a bug that affects the falling mechanic, the overall mechanics are engaging and easy to learn, with plenty of content and achievements to keep players invested. The combination of different mechanics later in the game adds complexity, making for intriguing and mind-boggling challenges.
“There is quite a lot of content, although it's 'just' an indie release - you have different biomes with different mechanics and moods, you can collect fragments of pictures that help paint an emotional background of the player character, and there are even achievements for all the folks like me that love an extra challenge!”
“With each biome, a new mechanic is introduced, which leads to greater variety in what you can do; also, the music and scenery change a little.”
“When using the snapshot feature, the falling mechanic does not work, so some levels cannot be completed.”
“Nice design, easy to learn but gets really tricky with the different mechanics.”
“Later in the game, all the different mechanics are combined, which can lead to some quite mind-boggling puzzle challenges.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their clean art style and well-designed biomes, creating a visually appealing experience. Despite its minimalist aesthetic, the graphics contribute to the game's complexity and enhance the overall gameplay, providing serene visuals that complement the challenging puzzles.
“I like the clean art style; the biomes look pretty and well put together.”
“Enjoying the serene visuals and the increasingly tricky puzzles.”
“Do not be fooled by its minimalist aesthetic; its complexity lies in its design.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as very zen, enhancing the overall experience with a satisfying atmosphere that complements the puzzles. Each area features distinct soundtracks that contribute to a pleasant vibe throughout the gameplay.
“The music is very zen and every puzzle is extremely satisfying.”
“Also a nice vibe with the different areas and soundtracks.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly in the first chapter, which lacks a skip option for veterans of similar games. Despite these frustrations, many express satisfaction with the game after persevering through the initial grind.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be overly tedious, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively conveys emotional depth through its diverse biomes, each with unique mechanics and moods, while the collection of picture fragments enriches the player character's backstory. Additionally, the inclusion of achievements adds an extra layer of engagement for players seeking challenges.
“There is quite a lot of content, although it's 'just' an indie release. You have different biomes with different mechanics and moods. You can collect fragments of pictures that help paint an emotional background of the player character, and there are even achievements for all the folks like me that love an extra challenge!”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a narrative element where players unlock comic tiles that collectively form a small story as they progress through the puzzles, adding an engaging layer to the gameplay experience.
“You unlock comic tiles that seem to compose a small story as you progress through the puzzles.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beautiful design and vibrant colors, which contribute to an immersive experience.
“The design is beautiful and the colors are quite atmospheric.”
