Cylinder: Puzzles Returned

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Cylinder: Puzzles Returned is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Mighty Rabbit Studios and was released on September 4, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

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gameplay3 negative mentions

Varied game modes including story-led Adventure, Endless, Multiplayer, and a puzzle editor provide diverse gameplay options and extend replayability.
Unique match-4 puzzle mechanics with special tiles and cylinder linking add fresh strategic depth to the puzzle genre.
Polished presentation with smooth performance, good audiovisuals including a fitting soundtrack, and solid netcode for seamless multiplayer.

Adventure mode's turn-limited puzzles are often too short and occasionally feature frustrating difficulty spikes that can stall progress.
Multiplayer community appears inactive and some game modes, like Endless, could be better utilized.
Lack of undo or hint system can lead to frustration on harder puzzles; the UI and voiceover quality also detract from the experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a story-driven adventure with a mix of fast-paced and complex puzzles, gradually introducing diverse tile mechanics to keep it engaging. While initially accessible through a good tutorial, mastering the mechanics and combos requires effort and appreciation for strategic positioning. Some find the gameplay repetitive, but the slow introduction of new mechanics aids understanding and depth.
- “Played primarily through a story-led adventure mode, thought-provoking gameplay is kept interesting by a mix of fast-paced and the odd complex puzzle.”
- “A handful of varied puzzle types and variants progressively introduce tile mechanics to diversify gameplay over time.”
- “Gameplay is pretty repetitive.”
- “Difficulty - takes some effort to pick up the rhythm of the game's mechanics.”
- “Slow introduction of new mechanics helps in understanding these.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is light but engaging, serving as a backdrop for a story-led adventure mode that blends fast-paced and complex puzzles. It features a quirky, wacky setting with eccentric characters and a fitting funky soundtrack, providing an entertaining and unique narrative experience.
- “The funky/groovy soundtrack perfectly suits the wackiness of the setting, zany story and eccentric NPCs.”
- “Unique 3D puzzle game - fun playing and going through the story/lore behind adventure mode.”
- “The story is lite.”
- “Contains a substantial suite of game modes from a x10 chapter, story-led adventure to singleplayer practice, endless and one-off individual puzzles.”
- “Played primarily through a story-led adventure mode, thought-provoking gameplay is kept interesting by a mix of fast-paced and the odd complex puzzle.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are visually appealing with a charming cartoon style reminiscent of Scooby-Doo, offering smooth performance such as 90 fps on the Steam Deck. While not revolutionary, the visuals are solid and enjoyable.
- “While not groundbreaking, the audiovisuals are pretty good.”
- “Visuals have a cartoon quality reminiscent of Scooby Doo.”
- “The graphics are beautiful on the Steam Deck at 90 fps!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The funky and groovy soundtrack complements the game's quirky setting and characters well, enhancing the overall experience. However, the repetitive music tied to levels can become annoying during extended puzzle-solving sessions.
- “The funky/groovy soundtrack perfectly suits the wackiness of the setting, zany story, and eccentric NPCs.”
- “Music themes are tied to the level, so if you are having trouble on an adventure mode puzzle, the repeating track can become annoying after a while.”
- “Great art and music, challenging puzzles.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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There are no user comments provided for the aspect "atmosphere," so no summary can be made.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is basic, resulting in AI performances that can occasionally challenge careless players but generally lack sophistication.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The replayability of the game is limited due to the adventure mode being designed as a single solitary playthrough, which may reduce motivation for multiple replays.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game runs smoothly and is well-optimized for the Steam Deck, providing a stable and enjoyable experience on the device.

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Cylinder: Puzzles Returned is a casual action adventure game with fantasy theme.

Cylinder: Puzzles Returned is available on PC, Web Browser, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

Cylinder: Puzzles Returned was released on September 4, 2024.

Cylinder: Puzzles Returned was developed by Mighty Rabbit Studios.

Cylinder: Puzzles Returned has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Cylinder: Puzzles Returned is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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