- June 27, 2024
- Birchfruit
Cubicatch
Platforms
About
Cubicatch is a casual, single-player puzzle game that challenges you to control a cube and reach the goal on intricate levels. With unique blocks, including one that lets you shift between 2D and 3D dimensions, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are a must. Embark on a journey through various worlds, each offering numerous challenging levels.



- The game features a unique and well-executed mechanic of switching between 2D and 3D perspectives, enhancing puzzle-solving experiences.
- Puzzles are well-designed, offering a balanced difficulty that is both challenging and rewarding, with over 100 unique levels to explore.
- The sound design and calming music create a pleasant atmosphere, making the game enjoyable to play and easy to pick up for short sessions.
- The game lacks a traditional pause feature, instead returning players to the main menu, which can disrupt gameplay flow.
- Some players experienced minor bugs, such as collectibles not registering correctly, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The screen transitions can be disorienting, and there is a desire for options to speed them up or remove them entirely.
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is centered around a familiar box-sliding mechanic, enhanced by innovative 2D/3D elements and a variety of clever puzzles that gradually introduce new mechanics, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the seamless design, intuitive level progression, and the balance of difficulty, making it accessible for puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful visuals, smooth mechanics, and well-crafted level design that evokes nostalgia while providing a modern twist.
“The puzzles are fair but clever, the mechanics work great, and it’s got a very nice vibe overall.”
“Each level feels fresh and inventive, and mechanics are introduced intuitively and explained through gameplay.”
“It's a really fun little puzzle game with a good amount of levels and an interesting core mechanic.”
“A short little game about a familiar box-sliding mechanic seen in other games (e.g. Orbox, if anyone remembers that one).”
“The main movement mechanic of this game is something reminiscent of a Sokoban puzzle, although it does work slightly differently, yielding some similar bonus mechanics to that of Patrick's Parabox.”
“Also, I should probably mention that when a new mechanic is introduced, the game throws a couple of simple levels at the player that could teach even a small child how they work almost effortlessly.”