Crate Mates

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Crate Mates is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Emerick Gibson and was released on February 25, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The pinnacle of warehouse worker simulators. Crate Mates is a block pushing puzzle game with a unique twist: Gravity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Crate Mates features a well-designed progression path with a smooth difficulty curve, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated players.
The game offers over 100 unique puzzles that creatively utilize gravity manipulation and other mechanics, providing a satisfying and engaging puzzle-solving experience.
With its charming visuals, whimsical humor, and intuitive controls, Crate Mates creates a lighthearted atmosphere that appeals to players of all ages.

The game currently lacks support for game controllers, which may limit accessibility for some players who prefer using them.
Some players experienced issues with resolution settings, leading to initial gameplay difficulties until resolved.
While the main puzzles are enjoyable, certain mechanics can lead to unintended solutions, which may detract from the overall challenge for some players.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Crate Mates" is highly praised for its engaging mechanics that creatively utilize gravity and puzzle-solving elements, offering a unique and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre. Players navigate intricate levels with a variety of tools, solving clever puzzles that add depth and complexity. While some reviewers noted minor shortcomings in sound effects and quality-of-life features, the overall mechanics and charming visuals make it a standout sokoban-style puzzle game.
- “In this unique game, players are tasked with storing boxes in designated locations using a variety of tools and mechanics to manipulate gravity, stack crates, and navigate through intricate levels.”
- “The gameplay revolves around solving increasingly clever puzzles, each with its own set of constraints and objectives.”
- “Good game mechanics, easy to use controls and smart puzzle design make this game an instant recommend for any fan of the genre.”
- “Nothing groundbreaking as far as mechanics go, but that's fine.”
- “Great sokoban puzzler and just great from a mechanical/gameplay standpoint, but the lack of sound effects and certain quality of life features are a bit weird, not that it matters too much.”
- “Could be a little longer/extra area exploring every mechanic so far.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Crate Mates features a charming visual aesthetic complemented by a whimsical sense of humor, enhancing its engaging gameplay. The graphics contribute to the overall delightful experience of this puzzle game, which also showcases a unique gravity-based mechanic.
- “In addition to its engaging gameplay, Crate Mates also boasts a charming visual aesthetic and a whimsical sense of humor.”
- “In conclusion, Crate Mates is a delightful puzzle game that combines a unique gravity-based mechanic with charming visuals and a wealth of content.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Crate Mates" is characterized by its whimsical charm, which complements the engaging gameplay. Players find amusement in their own experiences, such as struggling with levels in a lighthearted manner, often reflecting on their own perceived silliness during challenging moments.
- “In addition to its engaging gameplay, Crate Mates also boasts a charming visual aesthetic and a whimsical sense of humor.”
- “I think it's funny that I was stuck on one of the second world levels for so long, and it just took me 20 minutes to do it while using 10% of my brain. I felt kinda dumb after that, especially since I'm currently very sick.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's vibrant colors, clean interface, and quirky character designs create a lighthearted atmosphere that enhances enjoyment and accessibility for players of all ages.
- “The game's vibrant colors, clean interface, and quirky character designs contribute to its lighthearted atmosphere, making it an enjoyable and accessible experience for players of all ages.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's vibrant colors and quirky character designs create a lighthearted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, making character development enjoyable and accessible for players of all ages.
- “The game's vibrant colors, clean interface, and quirky character designs contribute to its lighthearted atmosphere, making it an enjoyable and accessible experience for players of all ages.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted to function properly once the correct screen resolution is set, as users experienced issues with playback on lower resolutions. Overall, the soundtrack seems to enhance the gaming experience when the technical requirements are met.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the monetization model of the game, highlighting its absence of intrusive ads, which enhances the overall experience and makes it a preferred choice for mobile puzzle gaming.
- “The kind of puzzle game you want to play on your phone, but the ads make it unbearable.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating that progress is often locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through its unique mechanics, such as the concept of quantum-linking, which creates a sense of interconnectedness and impact between seemingly unrelated elements, evoking feelings of surprise and intrigue in players.