Dissembler
- February 21, 2018
- Ian MacLarty
Dissembler is a challenging, hand-crafted puzzle game where you remove tiles by forming color matches, with no replacements. Its 170+ levels, infinite mode, and daily puzzles will require strategic thinking and offer undos, no penalties, and no in-app purchases. The game boasts a chilled original soundtrack and minimalist design.
Reviews
- Dissembler offers a satisfying and relaxing puzzle experience with simple mechanics that gradually increase in complexity, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- The game features a variety of modes, including daily challenges and an infinite mode, providing significant replay value and keeping the gameplay fresh.
- Visually appealing with a minimalistic design and satisfying sound effects, Dissembler creates a pleasant atmosphere that enhances the overall puzzle-solving experience.
- Some players find the game can become tedious and overly reliant on trial-and-error, especially in later levels where the complexity increases significantly.
- The lack of a hint system and the absence of a volume slider can lead to frustration, particularly for those who may struggle with certain puzzles or want more control over audio settings.
- While the infinite mode adds replayability, it can feel chaotic and luck-based, detracting from the strategic elements that the main game offers.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience that evolves through the introduction of new mechanics, keeping players engaged across hundreds of levels. While it starts easy, the game gradually increases in complexity, requiring strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Despite some initial confusion with mechanics, the overall design offers significant replay value and a satisfying challenge for completionists.
“I think this is a really good and relaxing puzzle game, basically a match-3 game with some mechanics. It starts easy and gets hard, and the clicking sounds the pieces make are nice.”
“Simple mechanics belie the sometimes challenging moments throughout the couple hundred levels, daily challenges, and 'endless' play modes, giving the game significant replay value.”
“Here lies its most interesting trait: 'Dissembler' stands out in the vast 2D puzzle scene by bringing to the table a kind of game that evolves through the levels not because it adds in more mechanics, but because it actually forces you to think harder about what the final move needs to be in order to beat it.”
“Personally, I didn’t find the game to be particularly engaging.”
“It can be unclear how some mechanics work, but I guess the theory of learning by doing is part of the puzzle.”
“I'd recommend holding off on these modes until you get familiar with all the mechanics in the main game, but after that they can provide a few extra hours of entertainment in small doses.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their elegant and modern aesthetics, featuring beautiful minimalistic designs and vibrant tile sets. Users appreciate the pleasant visuals and responsive gameplay, which enhance the overall experience, making it both enjoyable and visually appealing. The combination of appealing graphics and a suitable soundtrack contributes to a captivating atmosphere.
“The minimalistic and modern aesthetics are beautiful, and so are the various colored tile sets.”
“Not only are the puzzles really good and challenging, but the visuals and sounds are amazing too.”
“The graphics are really nice.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrancy and depth that would enhance the experience.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its hundreds of levels, daily challenges, and an infinite mode, providing players with a variety of engaging content. While daily challenges may not be as enjoyable as standard levels, they still contribute to the overall replay value, making for a polished and rewarding experience.
“Simple mechanics belie the sometimes challenging moments throughout the couple hundred levels, daily challenges, and 'endless' play modes, giving the game significant replay value.”
“Large replay value since there are new daily levels and an infinite mode.”
“There is a lot of replayability, and there are daily challenges.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as quirky and suitable, enhancing the overall experience with satisfying sound effects, particularly when solutions are found. While some find the background music disconcerting, others appreciate its contribution to the game's aesthetics, labeling the soundtrack as phenomenal. Overall, the audio elements effectively complement the varied challenge levels of the puzzles.
“It has a quirky soundtrack, a varied challenge level which varies from seconds to minutes to solve, and an extremely satisfying noise when the solution clicks into place.”
“The design is elegant and the soundtrack is suitable.”
“Good puzzle game with a phenomenal soundtrack.”
“Oddly disconcerting background music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the main game can be completed in about 6 hours, with an additional 3 hours required for achieving 100% completion, which involves some grinding in the infinite mode.
“It took me 6 hours to complete the main game, and an additional 3 hours to get all achievements, which included a bit of grinding in infinite mode.”
“The grinding feels tedious and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to level up, which made the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story mode is highly enjoyable, providing an engaging and entertaining experience for players.
“The story mode is incredibly engaging and kept me hooked from start to finish.”
“I loved the depth of the characters and the intricate plot twists throughout the game.”
“The narrative is beautifully crafted, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”