Colours of Magic: Aqua Teeter

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In "Colours of Magic: Aqua Teeter," become an apprentice magician and alchemist, learning to mix elixirs, create potions, and control them on an alchemist table. Experience 60 levels of varying difficulty across five scenarios, featuring realistic fluid animation and physics, as well as challenging puzzles. Though initially designed for accelerometer-enabled devices, PC players can enjoy the added challenge of WASD and arrow controls.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Colours of Magic: Aqua Teeter screenshot

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting concept with creative levels that challenge players as they progress.
The graphics are pleasant and hand-drawn, contributing to a charming aesthetic.
It's an inexpensive game that provides a fun and casual experience, making it a good time-killer.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and bugs that hinder gameplay.
There is a lack of sound and music, which makes the experience feel dull and unengaging.
The physics mechanics are inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay that can feel punishing.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the lack of resolution options and the simplistic, cartoonish 2D style that feels low-effort for a PC game. While some appreciate the charming hand-drawn artwork, others find the overall visual presentation lacking, especially in comparison to the expectations for PC gaming. Additionally, there are reports of graphical bugs that detract from the experience.
- “Charming artwork (if you like the style, which I do).”
- “Great game - very interesting concept I've never met before, thoughtful tasks, pleasant graphics - everything required for a hit.”
- “Pleasant hand-drawn graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay features interesting puzzle mechanics and fluid controls, making it easy to pick up and play. However, the experience tends to become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a short-lived appeal. Overall, it is a casual game that offers a stress-free experience but may not engage players for extended periods.
- “The good parts: interesting and clever puzzle mechanics.”
- “The fluid physics simulation works quite nicely (as in gameplay, not realism), and the controls (using an analog stick, at least) feel, uh, fluid...”
- “It goes quickly and is easy enough to figure out as far as gameplay is concerned.”
- “The mechanics work well enough, but the hook won't last past a handful of levels.”
- “The mechanic just isn't that fun to persist with.”
- “Not really diverting for long periods due to the lack of a soundtrack and the sameness of the gameplay.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others note that it lacks variety and depth, with only a single track available. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a minor aspect that could be improved, but it does not significantly detract from the game's casual appeal.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Game has great music.”
- “Not really diverting for long periods due to the lack of a soundtrack and the sameness of the gameplay, but it's a $1 casual game, what do you want?”
- “The only thing that could be upgraded is a soundtrack, but it's a minor thing - except that, I totally recommend this game for what it is.”
- “(Someone else said there's a single music track; apparently it doesn't play on my system.) After a few puzzles to get used to the setting, there's a strong sense of 'why bother?'... the best thing about it is that Ctrl+Esc lets it sit in my taskbar and collect cards.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story is perceived as minimal and lacking depth, with some players expressing a desire for more context and guidance regarding the alchemy tasks and the wizards' motivations. While the moral of perseverance is noted, many feel that the absence of a substantial narrative detracts from the overall experience.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I would have wished for some more text guidance in the beginning, such as an explanation of what each wizard wants to teach me or any sort of background story.”
- “There's no story at all, no explanation of why you're doing this 'alchemy' for the wizard.”
- “'No story' is fine for some physics puzzles, but this one sure looks like it was intended to have some context.”
- “I'd have wished for some more text guidance in the beginning, some explanation of what each wizard wants to teach me or any sort of background story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have several stability issues, including glitches and bugs that affect graphics after minimizing the game, as well as problems with toggling sound settings. Overall, these issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Glitches and lack of physics.”
- “Buggy here and there; after minimizing, graphics sometimes get bugged, and I can't turn on sounds after turning them off.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "Colours of Magic: Aqua Teeter" is criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it feels like a poorly ported mobile app rather than a legitimate PC game. The simplistic gameplay and lack of depth further contribute to the perception of exploitation by the developers.
- “Colors of Magic: Aqua Teeter is a broken mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The mobile app is just a simple physics puzzle game where you tilt your iPhone to make fluid flow around a little board and collect items.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally recommend grinding for effective game farming, suggesting that it can be a beneficial strategy for resource accumulation and character progression.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just aren't worth the time invested.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated by users, with some finding it both helpful and entertaining, suggesting that it adds a positive dimension to the overall experience.