Circuit Dude
- August 3, 2017
- Jonathan Holmes (crait)
Get on SteamIn "Circuit Dude," players assist the titular character in building his secret invention by solving puzzles across 120 levels, using 10 different mechanics like pushing blocks and rotating walls. The game features over 15 hours of gameplay, and a level editor allows for creating and sharing custom levels online. The invention's purpose remains a mystery, only revealed after completing the first 100 levels.
Reviews
- Circuit Dude offers a variety of challenging and clever puzzles that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
- The game features a charming aesthetic with simple graphics and an energetic chiptune soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The developer's responsiveness to player feedback and updates demonstrates a commitment to quality and player satisfaction.
- The lack of an undo feature can lead to frustration, as mistakes may require restarting levels, which can be tedious.
- Some animations are excessively long, making the gameplay feel slower and less fluid than it could be.
- The game has been criticized for its derivative nature, with some puzzles resembling those from other titles, which may detract from its originality.
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in Circuit Dude features a single, energetic chiptune track that motivates players, but its repetitive nature can become tedious over extended play sessions. While the sound effects are decent, the overall audio experience is simplistic and lacks variety, with the main song looping throughout the game.
“The energetic, jovial chiptune soundtrack is exceptional and really motivates you to succeed.”
“Music and sound effects are good, but can get a bit repetitive after playing for a few hours straight.”
“Circuit Dude has only one music track for the entire game, and everything is needlessly slow.”
“The graphics, music, and sound effects are all pretty simple in Circuit Dude, and do not drastically change.”
“The game really seems to have one main song that plays on loop forever, along with a handful of sound effects for certain objects.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in Circuit Dude are characterized by a simple 2D style that remains consistent throughout the game. While they may lack complexity, they are clear and easily understandable, aligning well with the game's overall aesthetic.
“The graphics, music, and sound effects are all pretty simple for Circuit Dude and do not drastically change.”
“The graphics are a simple 2D style that I can't quite describe.”
“Graphics are simple but consistent and clearly understandable (what you see in the screenshots is what there is).”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lack of an undo feature, which can lead to frustrating restarts on longer levels after making mistakes.
“Unfortunately, it doesn't support undo, which means making a mistake can force you to restart the level. This can be a bit tedious on some of the longer levels.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features innovative level designs that maintain freshness despite a limited set of tile mechanics, including conveyor belts and revolving gates, which provide engaging challenges for players.
“The level designs remain fresh despite the relatively limited tile mechanics, which consist of conveyor belts, revolving gates, and other obstacles.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun that keeps you coming back for more.”
“The controls are smooth and responsive, making it easy to navigate through the intricate levels.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive after a few hours, lacking the depth needed to keep players engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during critical gameplay.”
“The AI is poorly designed, making encounters feel predictable and lacking challenge.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story in the game is perceived as lacking engagement, with a hidden narrative that remains largely undeveloped during the first half, leaving players feeling that not much is happening.
“Similarly, although there seems to be a hidden story in the game, not much is really happening for the first half of the game (or even more).”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys or outcomes.”
