Dissembler
- February 21, 2018
- Ian MacLarty
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Reviews
- Dissembler features a minimalistic and visually appealing design, making it a relaxing and enjoyable puzzle experience.
- The game offers a variety of modes, including daily challenges and an infinite mode, providing significant replay value and keeping the gameplay fresh.
- Puzzles start easy and gradually increase in difficulty, encouraging strategic thinking and planning, which many players find satisfying.
- Some players find the puzzles can become frustratingly complex, often feeling like guesswork rather than logical solutions.
- The lack of a volume slider and some UI issues detract from the overall experience, making it less user-friendly.
- The game can feel overly simplistic at times, leading to a lack of engagement for those seeking more depth in puzzle mechanics.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % 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 the game starts easy, it gradually increases in difficulty, requiring players to think critically about their moves. Despite some initial confusion with mechanics, the game ultimately rewards persistence with satisfying challenges and significant replay value through daily and endless modes.
“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 is that 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.”
- 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 the click-clack noises when solving puzzles. While some find the background music disconcerting, others appreciate its elegance and the soundtrack's contribution to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, adding to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their elegant and modern minimalistic design, featuring beautiful colored tile sets that enhance the overall aesthetic experience. Users appreciate the lack of distractions, allowing the visuals to shine and contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The minimalistic and modern aesthetics are beautiful, and so are the various colored tile sets.”
“The concept is brilliant and aesthetically pleasing.”
“The visuals are very pleasant, and it's really quick and responsive.”
“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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its hundreds of levels, daily challenges, and an infinite mode, providing players with a polished experience that encourages repeated play. Users appreciate the blend of simple mechanics with challenging moments, enhancing the overall replay value.
“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.”
“Very much WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get): an ultra-polished experience with a lot of replayability.”
- 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%, which involves some grinding in the infinite mode. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as manageable within the game's total playtime.
“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 unnecessary, making the experience less enjoyable.”
“I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources instead of actually enjoying the gameplay.”
- 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 moment feel meaningful and immersive.”
