Get on SteamCogs is a single-player puzzle game known for its splendid visuals and delightful soundtrack. Players build machines from sliding tiles in 50 levels across three modes: Inventor, Time Challenge, and Move Challenge. Inventor Mode introduces players to widgets used to build machines, while Time and Move Challenges offer time-based and move-limited puzzles, respectively, to test players' problem-solving skills.
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Reviews
- Cogs offers a delightful and challenging experience with a variety of well-designed puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty.
- The game's steampunk aesthetic, along with its smooth animations and soothing music, creates an engaging atmosphere for puzzle-solving.
- Players appreciate the replayability due to the scoring system that encourages efficiency and speed, making it appealing for both casual gamers and achievement hunters.
- The timer and move counter can create unnecessary pressure, detracting from the enjoyment of solving puzzles at a relaxed pace.
- Some players find the music puzzles particularly frustrating due to their precise timing requirements, which can lead to a negative experience.
- The game can become repetitive, as it primarily revolves around sliding tile mechanics, which may not appeal to those seeking more variety in puzzle types.
- graphics27 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful steampunk aesthetic, smooth presentation, and well-designed animations, contributing to an immersive experience. While some users note that the visuals may feel dated or primitive compared to modern standards, the overall artistic style and attention to detail create a cohesive and enjoyable atmosphere. The combination of pleasant graphics and calming music enhances the gameplay, making it a visually appealing puzzle game.
“There's a beautiful steampunk aesthetic, down to the menus, and every piece glides with a purposeful elegance.”
“The graphics are pleasant and well-designed, with some slick menus, and expandable content in the form of periodic bonus levels.”
“Very fun, beautiful graphics and the pressure upon you is marvelous.”
“The UI, controls, and graphics are quite dated here in 2023, but the puzzles are still fun and interesting.”
“Between the graphics design and the music, it has an old style feel to it.”
“The graphics are correct while not spectacular.”
- music22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in "Cogs" receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its thematic and soothing qualities that enhance the game's aesthetic, while others find the music puzzles frustrating and repetitive. Overall, many agree that the soundtrack complements the game's relaxing atmosphere, although certain music-based challenges can detract from the experience.
“Great aesthetic, great music, tough puzzles.”
“With the simple but thematic music completing the package, bottom line is that it seems swell as a niche interest, with what feels like a lot of heart put into it.”
“Graphically it is well presented, the music soothes rather than grates and the controls are simple and intuitive, using only the mouse.”
“I mostly enjoyed my time with Cogs, but some of those music puzzles are annoying.”
“I've had this in my Steam library for years, and although it's really well made, the repetitive music, the timers, and points system turn me off.”
“An amazing puzzle game, but beware of the music box levels; they will be your worst nightmare trying to synchronize the chimes just perfectly.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Cogs is centered around sliding puzzles that incorporate unique mechanical elements, providing a blend of classic mechanics and innovative challenges. While the game features a visually appealing steampunk aesthetic and offers addictive, brain-twisting puzzles, some players feel that the core gameplay can become repetitive over time. Overall, it is praised for its creativity and engaging interface, making it enjoyable for fans of mechanical puzzle games.
“Cogs delivers a little over 50 sliding puzzles, most of which include an interesting mechanical quirk that makes understanding the final configuration a puzzle in itself.”
“Levels are varied while still retaining the same basic mechanics, allowing you to easily adapt and not feel lost on your first attempt.”
“If you enjoy brain-twisting mechanical puzzles, Cogs will keep you entertained for a good while.”
“The presentation is alright, but I can't recommend it fully as the core gameplay wears thin once you realize it's just sliding things around.”
“"3 gameplay modes" is misleading.”
“It's very pretty and well made but offers no interesting gameplay.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability through score challenges and a puzzle mode that encourages players to improve their performance by earning stars for completion speed and efficiency. While the puzzles are engaging enough to revisit, they may rely on basic memorization, which could limit long-term replay value. Overall, players feel inclined to return for the challenge but may not find endless variety.
“I might come back to it again one day because I think it has some replay value.”
“There is some replayability if you want to beat your scores or play challenge mode.”
“It increased the replayability of the puzzles, while never being difficult enough to become frustrating or demoralizing.”
“Stars are awarded for completing the puzzle, using fewer moves (bronze, silver, gold), and fast completion times (bronze, silver, gold), which stretches replayability, albeit basic memorization.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks any narrative elements, with no story, background, or setup provided for players.
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly after completing multiple levels, which detracts from the overall binge-worthy experience.
“Not a 'binge' game, at least for me, as it can seem a little tedious after doing multiple levels.”
“The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by smooth and well-executed graphics, complemented by minimal and subtle sound effects that contribute positively without becoming intrusive.
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a strong response, with players experiencing a range of feelings from laughter to tears, indicating a deeply engaging and impactful narrative that surpasses even popular emotional benchmarks like the musical "Cats."
“I laughed, I cried, it was better than Cats!”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters, their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
