Cyto

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Cyto has lost his memories, help him get them back. Fling Cyto through beautiful, other-worldly levels to collect memory fragments and piece together his story in this irresistible, cute, and challenging puzzle game.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

music6 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Cute graphics and engaging character design that appeals to a younger audience.
Challenging puzzles with a good variety of mechanics that gradually increase in difficulty.
Relaxing soundtrack and enjoyable gameplay that makes it suitable for casual play.

Frequent crashes, especially when trying to complete the game, leading to frustration.
Lack of achievements and a poor, slow-moving plot that fails to engage players.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, lacking depth and a sense of progression.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The gameplay is characterized by a physics-based puzzle system that gradually introduces new mechanics, providing a mix of challenge and frustration that some players may find appealing. While the levels can feel repetitive and the trial-and-error nature may deter some, the fluid mechanics and colorful graphics contribute to an engaging experience for those who enjoy casual, thought-provoking gameplay. Overall, it offers a niche but enjoyable diversion for fans of the genre.
- “When you advance to other worlds, they implement new mechanics for the puzzles, and they are a bit frustrating, but that's the point, isn't it?”
- “The core gameplay is built around a more than decent physics engine that allows for puzzles of gradually increasing difficulty.”
- “By carefully adding new gameplay elements, the developers kept my interest for quite some time, and the above average, colorful graphics help a lot to provide quite some hours of carefree entertainment.”
- “I wouldn't expect more than a couple of hours of entertainment as the mechanics seem limited and levels can begin to feel 'samey' - but for what it is, it's okay if this is your type of diversion.”
- “But the gameplay is too much trial and error for me.”
- “It's a very niche physics-based game that might appeal to some who are really into this type of gameplay.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The game's story, centered around the character Cyto's quest to regain lost memories across various worlds, is more developed than similar titles like Angry Birds, featuring a basic narrative that unfolds as players progress. However, many reviewers find the storytelling slow and vague, with frustrating technical issues preventing access to the final cutscene, leaving players unsatisfied with the overall narrative experience. While the premise is intriguing, the execution lacks depth and cohesion, making it feel disjointed and unengaging.
- “There is even a story behind it all: you play as Cyto, who has lost his memory and needs to collect snippets of memory during a voyage through space and several worlds/universes.”
- “By collecting these snippets, more and more levels and worlds are unlocked, as are parts of the basic storyline.”
- “I truly enjoyed this game, but if you're anything like me, and you just have to see the full story, don't bother; anytime you try to watch the last cutscene, your game will shut down.”
- “I truly enjoyed this game, but if you're anything like me, and you just have to see the full story, don't bother. Anytime you try to watch the last cutscene, your game will shut down.”
- “The story is vague and slow-moving.”
- “For example, the story starts out through speech bubbles with your character basically trying to get his memory back; however, 20 levels in, and nothing else has been told.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and casual character of the experience. Reviewers highlight the stunning soundtrack as a key element that complements the game's visuals, contributing to a captivating and immersive environment. Overall, the music is described as fitting and enjoyable, though some feel it may not be the sole standout feature of the game.
- “Cyto is a visually stunning game, and the ambient music to go along with the game is just as stunning.”
- “I bought this game to support Ukrainian developers, but mostly because the whole atmosphere of this game seemed interesting and the soundtrack that I heard in the video attracted my attention as well.”
- “The music is unobtrusive.”
- “This grants the game a more casual character, as does the relaxing and very appropriate music.”
- “The soundtrack is relaxing.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their colorful and appealing artwork, reminiscent of "Angry Birds in Space," which enhances the overall experience. While the visuals contribute to a strong and engaging world, some reviewers noted a lack of cutscenes and dialogue, suggesting that the graphics alone may not fully compensate for the storytelling elements. Overall, the graphics are considered above average and contribute positively to the game's entertainment value.
- “I love the artwork.”
- “By carefully adding new gameplay elements, the developers kept my interest for quite some time, and the above average, colorful graphics help a lot to provide quite some hours of carefree entertainment.”
- “Nice relaxing game with cute graphics.”
- “It's like Angry Birds in space; no, I am not kidding. The graphics are swapped out, but there is an actual story behind this game, unlike the semi-existent story in Angry Birds.”
- “No cutscenes, visuals, or dialogue besides an image of a homeworld.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highlighted as intriguing and immersive, with a notable emphasis on its ambient qualities and an engaging soundtrack that captivates players.
- “I bought this game to support Ukrainian developers, but mostly because the whole atmosphere of this game seemed interesting, and the soundtrack I heard in the video attracted my attention as well.”
- “- Ambient atmosphere.”
- “The ambient atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
- “Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere fails to immerse me; it feels flat and unengaging.”
- “I expected a rich atmosphere, but instead, it feels empty and devoid of any real tension.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the flinger mechanic undermines the challenge of the game by providing clear predictions of outcomes, transforming what should be an engaging experience into a tedious grind.
- “The flinger part shows a prediction of where the fling leads you, which defeats the purpose of guesswork and just turns the game into tedious work.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a fun gaming experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised for its comedic elements, though some users report experiencing random crashes that detract from the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever puns; they really add to the overall experience.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making even the simplest interactions entertaining.”