Cipher Monk
- February 14, 2024
- Heavy Sheep
Get on Steam"Cipher Monk is a number logic game that uses an ancient numeric system for deciphering answers. Players solve puzzles by dragging, rotating, and dropping pieces. Handcrafted levels, simple controls, and originally composed relaxing music create an engaging and challenging experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and interesting premise that engages players in learning a new numeric system through puzzles.
- Players find the minimalist design pleasant and relaxing, allowing them to focus on solving puzzles without distractions.
- The game offers a rewarding experience as players progress, with many expressing a desire for more levels after completing it.
- The game lacks basic technical features such as resolution settings and customizable controls, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Some players feel that the game does not effectively teach the numeric system in a logical progression, relying too much on external charts.
- There are reports of minor gameplay issues, such as pieces spawning incorrectly and awkward rotation mechanics, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for lacking resolution options and meaningful tweaks, leading to a visually unimpressive experience that falls short of the high standards expected by PC gamers.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
“The character models and environments are incredibly well-designed, showcasing the developers' attention to detail.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its innovative mechanics, which are described as mindblowing and inspired. However, there are minor issues, such as pieces occasionally spawning on the "submit" button, leading to accidental clicks, though this does not significantly affect overall gameplay or achievements.
“The mechanics are mind-blowing and inspired.”
“A couple of times, pieces spawned on top of the 'submit' button, which made it accidentally 'click' at the same time as I picked the piece. It doesn't really have a negative impact on gameplay, score, achievements, or anything, so it's hardly an issue.”
“A couple of times, pieces spawned on top of the 'submit' button, which made it accidentally click at the same time as I picked the piece. It doesn't really have a negative impact on gameplay, score, achievements, or anything, so it's hardly an issue.”
