Color Assembler

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Color Assembler is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Purple Nebula and was released on June 3, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Color Assembler is an abstract color mixing puzzle game with 84 levels, where players connect starting colors to shapes that manipulate colors to create a target color. Each of the 9 shapes has a unique color manipulation function, and the game is fully accessible to colorblind players. The game contains no text and features a colorful nebula background that evolves with each level.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and elegant music create a calming atmosphere.
The game offers a unique puzzle experience that can be both relaxing and challenging.
Great menu design and tutorial flow enhance the overall gameplay experience.

The game is misleadingly titled, as it focuses more on math than color assembly.
Gameplay can become tedious, requiring numerous combinations that detract from the fun.
Lacks a satisfying 'aha!' moment, often leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of gameplay. While some players feel that the reliance on various combinations can detract from the fun, the elegant soundtracks and fitting music contribute positively to the experience, with many reviewers rating it highly. Overall, the music is seen as a significant strength, complementing the game's graphics and puzzles effectively.
- “Beautiful graphics, elegant music.”
- “Lovely music, great little puzzle game.”
- “Great tutorial flow, pleasant atmosphere, interesting puzzles, fitting music... glad I bought it. :)”
- “The music feels like it comes from the school of ambient sound and design.”
- “The in-game music and atmosphere won't let you get into a situation where you want to quit playing.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Color Assembler" is praised for its calming and immersive qualities, effectively balancing relaxation with challenging gameplay. Players appreciate the fantastic design, fitting music, and smooth tutorial flow, which contribute to a pleasant and engaging puzzle experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere enhances enjoyment, making it difficult for players to put down.
- “Color Assembler, developed by Purple Nebula, is a brilliant atmospheric puzzle game that will both calm your senses and sharpen your brain.”
- “The design and execution are fantastic, and anyone up for an atmospheric yet challenging puzzle experience will feel right at home.”
- “Although the challenge ramps up quickly, the atmosphere of the game helps the experience to remain a mostly relaxing one.”
- “The game is easy and yet hard at the same time, but the in-game music and atmosphere won't let you get into a situation where you want to quit playing.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their beauty, earning a solid rating of 4 out of 5, and are complemented by an elegant musical score.
- “Beautiful graphics, elegant music.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay involves connecting various colored spheres using one of eight distinct filter shapes, each affecting the source colors in unique ways. Players have rated this aspect positively, giving it a score of 4 out of 5.
- “As seen in the trailer here on Steam, the gameplay consists of linking together multiple colored spheres through one of 8 different filter shapes, which all influence the source colors differently.”
- “The gameplay consists of linking together multiple colored spheres through one of eight different filter shapes, which all influence the source colors differently.”
- “The mechanics feel repetitive and lack depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frustrating moments.”