Cubway

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Cubway is a single player arcade action adventure game. It was developed by armnomads and was released on August 11, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cubway is a journey with an abstract story of lifecycle of rebirth, called Samsara. Guide the cube through the long way full of dangers and difficulties, visit many interesting and mysterious places.

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Single-Player

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful abstract artwork and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of minimalistic design.
The music and sound design contribute to a calming experience, enhancing the overall ambiance of the game.
New mechanics are introduced as players progress, adding a layer of challenge to the simple gameplay.

The gameplay is overly simplistic and often frustrating, relying heavily on trial and error with limited movement options.
The story and translation issues detract from the experience, with many players finding the narrative shallow and poorly executed.
Controls can be slippery and unresponsive, leading to unpredictable outcomes that hinder the enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The gameplay is primarily a simple platformer with limited movement options and lacks engaging arcade or puzzle mechanics, leading some users to label it as pretentious. While the game introduces new mechanics as players progress, the overall experience is described as shallow, with the visual design and music being the standout features rather than the gameplay itself. Despite its simplicity, some find the gameplay to be challenging in a minimalistic way, but it ultimately fails to deliver a compelling gaming experience.
- “New mechanics are added as you'll progress with the levels, making the game somehow more challenging.”
- “Game mechanics themselves are very simple and nice, but it's the artsiness and style that is the most attractive element of this game for me.”
- “A neat little puzzle game with interesting visual design and simple gameplay.”
- “Some users called this game pretentious, since the story looks random and shallow with little effort employed in the graphical sector, while the gameplay itself isn't really even an arcade/puzzle - rather, it's just a simple platformer with few movement options.”
- “Puzzle mechanics are absent.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as shallow and pretentious, while others appreciate the abstract artwork and minimalistic environments that create a relaxing atmosphere. The animations between levels are particularly praised, as they enhance the overall visual experience, even if the gameplay itself is deemed simplistic. Overall, the graphics improve throughout the game, contributing to a well-presented aesthetic despite some flaws.
- “Other users praise the abstract artwork, the minimalistic environment, and the relaxing atmosphere.”
- “All in all, the graphics get better and better between the levels. It has a nice mix of good music and nice graphics (not in the minimalistic levels themselves, but rather in the animations in-between) and somehow challenging but simple gameplay.”
- “It is a well-presented game with pleasing if simple graphical design and a nice atmosphere.”
- “Some users called this game pretentious, since the story looks random and shallow with little effort employed in the graphical sector, while the gameplay itself isn't really even an arcade/puzzle - rather, it's just a simple platformer with few movement options.”
- “All in all, the graphics get better and better between the levels, but I agree with those who say that the game is pretentious since it's no philosophical masterpiece. On the other side, it has a nice mix of good music and nice graphics (not in the minimalistic levels themselves, but rather in the animations in-between) and somehow challenging but simple gameplay.”
- “Some users called this game pretentious, since the story looks random and shallow with little effort employed in the graphical sector, while the gameplay itself isn't really even an arcade/puzzle - rather, it's just a simple platformer with few movement options.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has been criticized for being shallow and pretentious, relying on random stock footage and vague new-age themes rather than a cohesive narrative. Users noted poor translation issues, particularly in the Italian version, which detracted from the experience. While some appreciated the overarching journey concept, the execution left many feeling it lacked depth and effort.
- “Metastory behind each level and the whole journey idea is also nice!”
- “Some users called this game pretentious, since the story looks random and shallow with little effort employed in the graphical sector, while the gameplay itself isn't really even an arcade/puzzle - rather, it's just a simple platformer with few movement options.”
- “The 'story' is basically randomly selected stock footage with thoughtful-ish text and a fancy Instagram filter laid over it.”
- “The story is paint by numbers new age pseudo-wisdom.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing "zen" quality, enhanced by abstract artwork and minimalistic design. Users appreciate the pleasing music and overall presentation, although some find the thematic messages between levels to be somewhat preachy. Overall, the game successfully creates a unique and enjoyable ambiance that resonates with many players.
- “Design and music create the relaxing 'zen' atmosphere the developers were obviously going for.”
- “Such great music, and an amazing atmosphere; it's a whole new perspective and I enjoyed it. I urge that anybody can find something they like about this game!”
- “It is a well-presented game with pleasing, if simple, graphical design and a nice atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real engagement.”
- “Despite the developers' intentions, the ambiance comes off as dull and forgettable.”
- “The minimalistic design contributes to a sense of emptiness rather than tranquility.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to create a relaxing "zen" atmosphere, complementing the visuals and gameplay effectively. Reviewers appreciate the harmonious blend of good music and engaging design, which enhances the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
- “The music is wonderful.”
- “Design and music create the relaxing 'zen' atmosphere the developers were obviously going for.”
- “Such great music, and an amazing atmosphere; it's a whole new perspective, and I enjoyed it. I urge that anybody can find something they like about this game!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, likening it to a memory game that requires repetitive and monotonous execution, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Basically, it's a memory game with tedious execution.”