Cranium Conundrum

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Cranium Conundrum is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Falling Star Games and was released on September 23, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Cranium Conundrum is a physics-based puzzle platformer taking place in the dream worlds that you create!

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17%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has a unique gameplay style with physics-based platforming and puzzle mechanics that can be enjoyable.
The level editor offers a lot of potential for creativity, allowing players to create and share their own levels.
The graphics and art style are appealing, reminiscent of classic console games.

The game feels abandoned, with long periods without updates and many features not functioning properly.
Most of the game content is broken or unplayable, including the campaign and user-created levels.
It is considered overpriced for what little content is available, leading many to view it as a waste of time and money.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting frequent crashes and numerous bugs that significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “What a buggy, crash-prone mess.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant stability issues that ruined my gaming experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by a physics-based platform builder with engaging puzzle mechanics, offering a fast-paced and enjoyable experience. However, some users criticize the game for lacking actual gameplay, claiming that the screenshots are misleading and that many features do not function as intended.
- “The game itself is a physics-based platform builder with puzzle mechanics; it can be quite fun, especially since it has that fast-paced feeling to it.”
- “The gameplay is unique; the art and style come together quite nicely.”
- “There is absolutely no gameplay whatsoever in this 'game.' The screenshots are all misleading, as nothing in the game actually works, or maybe even exists.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding often involves repetitive tasks, such as farming trading cards, which can consume significant amounts of time.
- “My hours were spent farming the trading cards.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent countless hours on tasks that felt more like a chore than fun.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. However, it is noted that the game currently lacks a dedicated story or campaign mode.
- “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 is no story/campaign mode yet.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic homage to console gaming, featuring a polished aesthetic that aligns with the current trend of 'faux pixel' art styles.
- “The graphics are a nice nod to console gaming with that refined touch that a lot of 'faux pixel' games seem to have these days.”