Delete
- January 25, 2018
- PONY
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Delete" is a casual, single-player puzzle game inspired by Minesweeper, with compelling visuals and a splendid soundtrack. Your goal is to turn over all the squares in 50 levels with different shapes, using figures that show the number of unknown red squares around them to deduce the answers. With 7 different ways of playing and a progressive increase in difficulty, "Delete" offers a relaxing, language-independent experience for players who enjoy reasoning and problem-solving.
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Reviews
- Unique and enjoyable twist on the classic Minesweeper formula, introducing new mechanics and 3D elements.
- Relaxing gameplay with calming music and clean graphics, making it easy to pick up and play.
- All puzzles can be solved logically without guessing, providing a satisfying challenge.
- The game is quite short, taking only about 2-3 hours to complete, leaving players wanting more content.
- Some puzzles may feel too easy or straightforward, lacking the depth found in similar puzzle games like Hexcells.
- Occasional issues with clarity in the mechanics and visual indicators can lead to confusion during gameplay.
- gameplay150 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is a refreshing twist on the classic minesweeper formula, featuring 3D elements and a variety of new mechanics that are introduced gradually, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the way the game builds complexity without overwhelming them, although some feel the overall length is too short to fully explore all the mechanics. Overall, it offers a relaxing yet engaging puzzle experience that is well-suited for fans of logic-based games.
“The minimalist visuals and straightforward mechanics make it easy to dive in, while the depth of the puzzles keeps you hooked.”
“Simple concept, and I enjoyed how the game progressively gets a bit more difficult by adding different mechanics.”
“The puzzle mechanics and audio together create a wonderful experience.”
“As for the gameplay, it felt a little... gimmicky for my taste in the end.”
“Unfortunately, the game is too short to make use of each mechanic to its full potential.”
“It seemed like every couple of levels you'd have a new mechanic thrown in, but it never really let you play with that mechanic very long before throwing in another new one, and then the game ends.”
- music45 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of gameplay. Many reviewers appreciate the soothing soundtracks and satisfying sound effects, although some note that the music can be repetitive. Overall, the minimalistic and therapeutic music complements the game's aesthetic and puzzle mechanics, making it enjoyable for players seeking a stress-free environment.
“The ambient music track and clean graphics make this one easy to pick up and enjoy!”
“The music is quite zen and the atmosphere promotes a simple aesthetic perfect for relaxing on the weekend.”
“The ambient music and different tones of the blocks create a nice, relaxing feeling.”
“The music and sound effects are all pretty basic, and the game takes around 2 hours to complete, but for the price, it's not bad.”
“Cons: music is somehow boring unlike Hexcells despite it being the same-ish.”
“This is accompanied by a smooth but repetitive sort of new agey soundtrack.”
- graphics39 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean, minimalist aesthetic, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. Many users appreciate the pleasant visuals and calming atmosphere, although some note that certain visual elements could be clearer to improve gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's relaxing and enjoyable nature.
“The presentation is excellent: clean visuals, a minimal UI, and relaxing music.”
“The game features a clean and aesthetic style, as well as relaxing background music.”
“The lack of intrusive tutorials, the tough yet fair puzzles, the fabulously geometrical graphics... it all comes together to be one of the finest spur-of-the-moment purchases I've ever made.”
“I assume it was intended to support the minimalist aesthetic, but I found it to be the only part of the game that lacked the polish I know from the Hexcells series.”
“Graphics-wise, I really liked the relative simplicity, though I think there isn't enough difference between the color of normal and highlighted tiles, as well as the global and 'single-color' clues, which made it a bit more difficult than it needed to be.”
“Delete's system requirements list the Intel HD Graphics 4000 as a minimum, and that's technically not wrong; the game started and ran on my Surface Pro 3... at about 15fps, with immense lag during certain actions.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with many users noting a limited number of levels and puzzles that do not encourage repeated play. While some aspects, like large boards, offer slight variations, the general consensus is that the game lacks features like random level generation or daily challenges that could enhance replay value. Despite this, some players feel satisfied with their purchase given the low price.
“The boards are large enough to offer plenty of replay value because you won't remember where most of the mines are, and in some cases you can challenge yourself to tackle certain puzzles in a particular way.”
“Not sure how much replay value it has but for less than $2, I've definitely got my money's worth out of it.”
“A puzzle, especially this kind of puzzle, should be somewhat replayable with daily/weekly levels, random level generator, etc.”
“But that wasn't most of this game, and there's minimal replay value here.”
“The downside of this is there is a limited set of puzzles, and not a whole lot of replayability.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players describe the game as an emotional roller coaster that evokes feelings of intelligence and satisfaction, particularly when solving puzzles. The experience is enhanced by moments of challenge that lead to a sense of accomplishment, despite minor graphical issues that can occasionally hinder gameplay clarity. Overall, the game successfully engages players emotionally by making them feel smart and capable.
“An emotional roller coaster.”
“It made me feel smart even though I'm not; I like games when they do that.”
“This game made me feel pretty smart.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant narrative, with some players suggesting that a compelling story is essential for engagement. While the gameplay introduces new puzzle mechanics that increase in difficulty, the overall story experience is minimal and not a focal point of the game.
“Sometimes a game needs a complex story and hyper-realistic graphics to be good.”
“The story goes gently harder with every level and new puzzle mechanics are introduced.”
“The 'story' (hehe) goes gently harder with every level and new puzzle mechanics are introduced.”
“No story.”
“For story games, I estimate around €0.50 as an okay price per hour... for mostly everything else, it should be lower.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its calming and nostalgic qualities, enhanced by beautifully chosen colors and ambient music that create a relaxing experience. Players appreciate the clever puzzle design and the overall zen vibe, making it an ideal choice for unwinding during the weekend.
“The game has a calming atmosphere and cleverly designed puzzles that occasionally reach moments of brilliance.”
“Pleasant atmosphere, beautifully chosen color and sound background, delightful little tasks, and just a peculiar feeling of nostalgia for something beautiful and exciting.”
“The music is quite zen and the atmosphere promotes a simple aesthetic perfect for relaxing on the weekend.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is lacking, as players report frequent and unexplained freezes, which detracts from the overall experience. While having a strong ability for shape-rotation may enhance gameplay, the technical issues significantly hinder performance.
“Having a brain optimized for shape rotation will probably enhance the experience.”
“The game's optimization allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly.”
“But this game is not optimized well; it continuously freezes without any reason.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in the later levels where complexity increases but the challenges remain relatively easy due to repetitive layouts. Despite this, many still enjoyed the overall experience.
“It does get a bit tedious towards the end on the levels with several buttons, but I still enjoyed it.”
“Then on the last 10 levels, the increasing complexity backfires a bit - most of those levels are large, tedious, but actually quite easy due to the high number of layout combinations.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game shows good stability on Steam Play with certain configurations, but many users report frequent and unexplained freezes, indicating poor optimization.
“Runs great on Steam Play (Mint 18.2, NVIDIA proprietary).”
“The game maintains a solid frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
“This game is not optimized well; it continuously freezes without any reason.”
“I experience frequent crashes that ruin the gameplay experience.”
“The game often stutters and lags, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its unique twist on the classic minesweeper concept, presented in a 3D format that adds a comedic flair to the gameplay. Players appreciate the lighthearted approach, making the experience both entertaining and engaging.
“A hilarious twist on the classic minesweeper, now in 3D!”
“The humor in this game keeps you laughing while you strategize.”
“I never thought minesweeper could be this funny and engaging!”
