Connection - Stress Relief | Game Brain

Connection - Stress Relief is a puzzle game that offers stunning mechanics, delightful graphics, and stellar music to help players relax and reduce stress. However, the experience is occasionally disturbed by ads and the game is known to have some bugs. The game encourages players to relax, connect, and reduce their stress through its soothing gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,922 reviews

music154 positive mentions

monetization1,501 negative mentions

monetization
1,535 mentions
2 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive frequency and intrusiveness of ads. Many users report being bombarded with long, unskippable ads after nearly every level, which significantly detracts from the gameplay experience. While some players acknowledge the need for ads in free games and suggest purchasing an ad-free version, the overall sentiment is that the current ad model is overly aggressive and makes the game nearly unplayable.
- “No ads, fun, challenging, and smooth!!!”
- “Delivers on simple and clean gameplay with no ads.”
- “Good puzzle game, no ads, nough said.”
- “The game is good, but the amount of ads ruined the game for me.”
- “I spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “The ads are absolutely ridiculous, and the levels are too simple considering.”
music
319 mentions
48 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience while playing. Many users appreciate the ambient soundtrack, which complements the gameplay and helps maintain focus, although some express frustration with frequent ads interrupting their music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music is soothing and helps get in the 'puzzling zone'.”
- “The graphics, sound effects, music, and gameplay all blend together for a great experience.”
- “Love the mood of this app, the music is excellent and the idea is very original and completely relaxing to play.”
- “There's a constant banner at the top and then before a new level, there is a 30-second ad with extremely loud music.”
- “My only problem is that when I'm listening to music while playing, there seems to be an ad almost every puzzle that pauses my music, and it doesn't even auto turn back on, so I have to pull the taskbar down every time I finish a puzzle and restart it. Sometimes it even disappears, so I have to completely suspend the app.”
- “Completely ruins the flow of the game, especially when it interrupts the music.”
graphics
241 mentions
70 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a largely positive reception, with many users praising their beauty, simplicity, and aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the clean, vibrant visuals that complement the gameplay, although some have noted issues with lag and excessive ads detracting from the experience. Overall, the graphics are described as stunning, relaxing, and well-integrated with the game's sound design, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The graphics are mind-blowing, the difficulty levels are just right, and the background music is soothing.”
- “Beautiful graphics, challenging puzzles, a bunch of fun!”
- “The graphics are beautifully minimalistic and aesthetically pleasing.”
- “I gave 2 stars for the graphical and overall design of the game; other than that, I don't find it worth my time.”
- “The graphics lag a lot, my screen freezes every 2 levels, and there are so many ads.”
- “Graphics are clean but uninspired, and you can't really skip levels.”
gameplay
184 mentions
49 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, simplicity, and engaging mechanics, offering a relaxing and addictive experience with a minimalist design. However, many users express frustration over the excessive frequency of ads, which significantly disrupts the flow of gameplay and detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the game features intuitive controls and interesting puzzles, the ad interruptions often overshadow the positive aspects of the gameplay.
- “All with an accessible yet challenging gameplay.”
- “The graphics, sound effects, music, and gameplay all blend together for a great experience.”
- “Simple gameplay, hard puzzles, and beautiful visuals make this game a real masterpiece!”
- “Ads are a serious detriment to the gameplay here.”
- “Too many ads are ruining the gameplay.”
- “30 seconds of gameplay and then a 30 second ad.”
stability
36 mentions
8 % positive mentions
-6 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after certain levels. Many players experience interruptions due to excessive advertisements, which exacerbate the freezing issues, making the game nearly unplayable. Despite some positive feedback on gameplay, the overwhelming consensus highlights significant stability problems that need urgent attention from the developers.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I can play for hours without any interruptions.”
- “The performance is impressive, with consistent frame rates and no lag during gameplay.”
- “On top of that, every time an ad pops up and I close it, the game freezes and shuts down.”
- “I can't play the game anymore; it freezes after a minute or so.”
- “Every 4-5 levels, the game freezes and I have to fully stop it and reenter.”
atmosphere
13 mentions
54 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for being calming and inviting, enhanced by soothing background music that creates a meditative experience. However, frequent ads disrupt this ambiance, leading to frustration among players who feel that these interruptions detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, many users still appreciate the game's atmospheric qualities.
- “This game has such a special and inviting atmosphere.”
- “Very calming game and has a great atmosphere.”
- “Game along with the background music sets a meditative calming atmosphere.”
- “There are far too many ads and they often ruin the soothing atmosphere.”
- “/s) devs every few levels ruins the atmosphere.”
- “Break the atmosphere.”
humor
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users describing it as funny, entertaining, and amusing. Many reviews highlight the cleverness of the humor, noting that it adds an enjoyable layer to the gameplay, even as it presents challenges. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging mechanics, making it a standout experience.
- “Funny, entertaining, amusing, and difficult; all at the same time.”
- “One of the best games :) it's really funny.”
- “A beautiful, yet challenging and funny game.”
optimization
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and appealing design, although some users note that it has higher performance requirements than typical for its genre. As players progress, the game maintains its fluidity while increasing in difficulty, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “Nice design and runs smoothly.”
- “It really runs smoothly and gets harder as you progress.”
- “The game is a lot of fun and runs smoothly.”
- “The game has a high performance requirement for an app of its genre.”
- “Optimization issues make it difficult to enjoy the game on lower-end devices.”
- “Frequent frame drops and lag hinder the overall gameplay experience.”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The story revolves around two brothers who are on a quest to defend their dreams, but some players feel that it concludes abruptly, leaving them wanting more missions and depth. Overall, while the narrative has emotional elements, it may lack sufficient content to fully engage players.
- “Amazing story about two brothers defending their home.”
- “I think I had finished the game; there are no more missions.”
- “Of that (giving the 'we're just two guys with a dream' sob story).”
- “End of story.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with long ads contributing to the overall sense of monotony.
- “Long ads become tedious.”
- “Kinda tedious.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game is truly special and effectively enhances emotional intelligence, creating a profound sense of connection and self-awareness. Many express gratitude for the emotional depth it provides, making them feel understood and engaged.
- “Truly special and helps develop your emotional intelligence, thank you.”
- “Made me feel deeply connected to the characters and their journeys.”