- February 17, 2017
- jeroenwimmers
- 4h median play time
Circles
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
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Circles is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by jeroenwimmers and was released on February 17, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.
Circles is an abstract puzzle game that takes your mind off things. No words, no distractions: an invitation to experiment. Relax, let your mind wander and discover the puzzling possibilities of circles.
- The game features a unique and minimalist design that enhances the gameplay experience.
- It offers a variety of challenges that test both dexterity and problem-solving skills, making it engaging and rewarding.
- The sound design is excellent, creating a rhythmic and immersive atmosphere that complements the gameplay.
- Some levels can be frustratingly difficult, requiring a lot of trial and error without any hints.
- The game can feel repetitive as it requires replaying levels multiple times with different modifiers.
- The minimalist approach may leave some players wanting more in terms of content and complexity.
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The gameplay of "circles" is characterized by its minimalist design and rhythmic sound integration, creating an engaging puzzle experience that emphasizes hand dexterity and execution. While the mechanics are simple, they are explored in depth across various levels, offering a mix of challenges that require patience and precision. However, some players noted that the novelty of the puzzles may wear off after a short duration, as the variety in mechanics can lead to repetitive solutions.
“Circles is a simple minimalist puzzle game that makes everything feel almost rhythmical as you play since the sound design of the game is pretty well connected with the gameplay mechanics.”
“The game has pretty simple gameplay mechanics, but it takes them to the limit of its possibilities.”
“Every level has slightly different mechanics - some are very easy while some require patience or precision.”
“The gimmicks had the same issue as the base game; some added casual gameplay while others were annoying.”
“In terms of gameplay, and as I mentioned before, hand dexterity plays a big part in solving the levels, as some rely more on execution than figuring out how to do it.”
“There are a lot of variety in mechanics, but the puzzles using those mechanics rarely surprise more than twice.”
Circles
In an industry that likes to hold the player’s hand at every opportunity, telling them when and where to press certain buttons and use certain skills, a game not treating you like an idiot is a breath of fresh air. Some may want a little more from Circles, but the game has set out to accomplish a certain style and it does so with aplomb.
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Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
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Circles is a casual puzzle game.
Circles is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.
On average players spend around 3 hours playing Circles.
Circles was released on February 17, 2017.
Circles was developed by jeroenwimmers.
Circles has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its atmosphere.
Circles is a single player game.
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