Colours of Magic: Aqua Teeter

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Colours of Magic: Aqua Teeter is a single player action game. It was developed by RunServer and was released on April 25, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features interesting and clever puzzle mechanics that can be enjoyable for casual gamers.
The art style is charming and visually appealing, contributing to a relaxing gaming experience.
The gem system adds a layer of challenge and achievement, making it more rewarding to complete levels.

The game is plagued by technical issues, including crashes and glitches that hinder gameplay.
The physics mechanics are inconsistent and poorly implemented, leading to frustration rather than challenge.
The game lacks depth and can become boring quickly, with many players feeling it doesn't offer enough content for sustained engagement.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for their lack of resolution options and limited customization, featuring simplistic, cartoonish 2D visuals typical of low-effort mobile apps. While some players appreciate the charming artwork, the overall presentation falls short of the high standards expected from PC games, particularly given the historical advancements in 3D graphics.
- “Charming artwork (if you like the style, which I do).”
- “Nice 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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features interesting and clever puzzle mechanics that are easy to understand and progress through quickly. However, some users feel that the overall mechanics lack long-term engagement and fun.
- “The good parts: interesting and clever puzzle mechanics.”
- “It goes quickly and is easy enough to figure out as far as gameplay is concerned.”
- “The mechanics just aren't engaging enough to keep me interested.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward, but it lacks depth and excitement.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of context or explanation for the alchemy tasks assigned by the wizard. While some appreciate the moral takeaway about perseverance, many feel that the game misses an opportunity to provide a meaningful narrative.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The game lacks a coherent narrative, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its relaxing quality, noting it as a highlight, others report technical issues such as a single track not playing on their systems. Overall, the music seems to provide a calming atmosphere for those who can experience it, but it may not be a consistent feature for all players.
- “Game has great music”
- “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.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be beneficial for farming resources, suggesting that it enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “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 don't feel worth the effort.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant issues with stability, citing frequent glitches and a noticeable lack of realistic physics in the game. These problems detract from the overall experience and immersion.
- “The game is plagued by glitches and a complete lack of physics, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that ruined the overall experience.”
- “The frequent crashes and bugs make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”