Color Syndrome
- January 20, 2016
- Thrill Pill Games
Color Syndrome is a challenging puzzle game inspired by Tetris, Color Assemblers, and Connect4. It combines elements from these classic games to create a unique and innovative gameplay experience. Players must strategically manipulate and match colorful shapes to clear lines, earn combos, and progress through levels in this addictive and engaging title.
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Reviews
- The game offers a solid concept with addictive gameplay, reminiscent of Tetris, that can be enjoyable for casual gaming.
- It features multiple game modes and power-ups, adding versatility and depth to the gameplay experience.
- The developers are responsive and have made improvements based on player feedback, showing a commitment to enhancing the game.
- The game suffers from various bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as blocks disappearing and controls becoming unresponsive.
- The interface and controls are poorly designed, lacking customization options and clear instructions for new players.
- There are significant delays in gameplay, such as slow piece drops and a lack of feedback on actions, which can lead to frustration.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is designed for a Tetris audience but suffers from buggy controls and distracting visuals that hinder focus, such as flashy animations when lines are filled. While the core mechanic of matching four blocks of the same color is easy to learn, there is confusion about whether certain features are intentional or bugs. Despite these issues, the developers are responsive to feedback, and the game is recommended for those seeking a fun, addictive puzzle experience.
“The main mechanic is making a 4+ line of blocks of the same color.”
“Easy to learn and understand gameplay (match-4).”
“The developers are really on the ball and very open to suggestions regarding controls and gameplay. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a fun and addictive little puzzler like Tetris with a twist.”
“Being targeted at the Tetris audience, it fails with buggy controls and doesn't allow you to focus on gameplay.”
“A tiny area of the screen is used for actual gameplay, distracting you with unwanted visuals.”
“Every time you fill a line, something flashy flies across the background from side to side, and that definitely does not help to concentrate on gameplay.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from stability issues, including frequent glitches that can disrupt gameplay and even prevent players from completing matches. While some users appreciate features like instant saving, the overall experience is marred by buggy controls and physics, leaving players hopeful for future updates to address these problems.
“Just be warned there are sometimes a few glitches that prevent you from finishing a game/match.”
“I like that pressing Esc will shut and save the game instantly, but I don't like that I get the occasional glitch which freezes the cubes briefly. On one occasion, it told me I had lost because the cubes froze at the top of the window - I had a good score at that point as well. Grr, but hey, it is just a game and it fills the odd moments when there is nothing much else to do.”
“As a Tetris fan and owner of Tengen Tetris, I would have loved this game so much... if it weren't so buggy.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as relaxing and cool, seamlessly blending into the background while playing, with fun and catchy electronic tracks. Additionally, players appreciate the improved menu settings that allow music and sound values to save across all screens, although there are no separate sliders for music and sound effects.
“The soundtrack is fun and catchy.”
“The cool electronic music enhances the overall experience.”
“There are no separate sliders for music and sound effects.”
“The soundtrack increases in volume periodically.”
“The music is relaxing and easily melts into the background while you're playing.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant and colorful visuals, while others criticized the poor block design and excessive unwanted visuals that detracted from the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are great.”
“Very colorful graphics.”
“And with color matching the genre, it fails with poor block design and other inappropriate visuals.”
“- A tiny area of the screen is used for actual gameplay, disturbing you with unwanted visuals.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features three amusing modes and is generally considered funny, though some users noted minor bugs and rough edges that could be improved. Overall, it is deemed worth purchasing for its humor.
“There are 3 funny modes that keep the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”
“Overall, it's worth buying for the humor alone; it's a genuinely funny game.”
“There are a few funny little bugs that add to the charm, despite a couple of rough edges that need smoothing out.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is frequently highlighted for its ability to evoke deep feelings, with players noting moments of joy, sadness, and nostalgia that resonate long after gameplay. Many reviews emphasize the strong narrative and character development, which enhance the emotional connection to the story. Overall, the game successfully engages players on a profound emotional level, making their experiences memorable and impactful.
“The game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, making me feel deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
“I was genuinely moved by the story; it resonated with my own experiences and left a lasting impact on my heart.”
“Every decision felt weighty and significant, pulling me into a world where my choices shaped the emotional landscape of the narrative.”
