Cortex
- November 2, 2018
- RewindApp
Get on Steam"Cortex" is a puzzle game with over 200 levels, where the goal is to connect matching colors by drawing a path on columns. It offers a relaxing gameplay experience with a chrono system and a level rating system on 3 stars. Suitable for players who enjoy problem-solving and elegant design.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is easy to pick up and provides a few hours of casual entertainment.
- It's an affordable puzzle game that can be enjoyable for those looking for a simple experience.
- The visuals are appealing, and the classic gameplay is reminiscent of traditional puzzle games.
- There are significant bugs, including a game-breaking issue with the level selector that prevents progression.
- The difficulty curve is poorly designed, with later levels not offering much more challenge than earlier ones.
- The sound design is lacking, with no background music and unappealing sound effects.
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users expressing disappointment over the absence of ambient music and instead encountering unappealing sound effects, such as goofy chimes. Overall, the lack of a compelling musical score has been seen as a significant drawback.
“The music in this game is absolutely enchanting and elevates the entire experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The variety of musical styles keeps each level fresh and exciting, making me want to explore more.”
“That was a big selling point... the game not only doesn't have the nice ambient music but instead has goofy chimes every time you link a color.”
“No music, kinda lame sound effects.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with buggy pathing that complicates simple tasks like dragging the mouse to fill in solutions, leading to frustration and the need to restart actions frequently. Overall, many recommend avoiding the game due to these persistent bugs.
“The solution is easy; however, physically dragging your mouse to fill it in is difficult as the buggy pathing often requires you to begin the drawing once again.”
“Otherwise, save your dollar for something less buggy and more engaging.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players have reported needing to lower graphics settings not because of hardware limitations, but due to poorly implemented shaders that negatively impact performance. This has led to frustration among users who expected a smoother experience.
“This is probably the first game that I had to lower the graphics settings to play, not due to my graphics hardware getting overwhelmed, but due to some poor shader choices the developers made.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as classic and meets player expectations, delivering a familiar and traditional gaming experience.
“Classic gameplay, just as you'd expect.”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
