Dots eXtreme
- September 12, 2016
- Starwind Games
Get on SteamDots eXtreme is a challenging puzzle game featuring over 500 levels with dots arranged in boards ranging from 8x8 to 20x20 cells. Utilize lines, bridges, and tubes to connect matching colors and shapes. Customize your experience with different UI skins, and rely on in-game tips to help you conquer even the most difficult levels.
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- The game offers a vast number of puzzles, providing many hours of gameplay and a variety of difficulty levels.
- The mechanics are engaging, allowing for multiple solutions to puzzles and introducing interesting elements like bridges.
- The game is simple to learn but challenging to master, making it a great choice for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The graphics and user interface feel outdated, resembling early flash games, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The control system can be frustrating, as accidentally touching a previously drawn line can cause it to disappear, especially in larger levels.
- The background music is bland and repetitive, failing to enhance the gaming experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay features multiple solutions to puzzles, reminiscent of games like Flow Free but with larger boards and additional mechanics such as multi-use bridges and tubes. While some players appreciate the variety and community support for hints, others criticize the mechanics for being inconsistent and frustrating, with a mix of high and low-quality levels. Overall, the game offers a blend of familiar mechanics and new challenges, appealing to fans of puzzle games.
“As for gameplay, it seems there is more than one solution to many puzzles.”
“But now there's Dots Extreme, which not only fills the gap Flow left, but improves upon it with more mechanics, tons of puzzles, and unlockable themes (I like the nature one).”
“For a quick description of the gameplay, the purpose is to drag a line from one dot to its matching color dot.”
“Also, the mechanics are pretty bad. In my Android version, there was a clear way to complete each level, with every path between dots having only one solution. In this game, it is so broken and annoying that you can connect all dots and still have some unused space on the board. It would be better to have fewer levels, but with each level being top quality. Instead, it feels like 1 good level, 2 bad levels, 1 good level, 2 bad levels.”
“But really annoying, because instead of explaining the game mechanics, there's a really annoying mouse cursor that shows you how to complete the tutorial levels.”
“If you've played Flow Free (and Flow Free Bridges), it's basically the same thing, but with bigger boards and slightly different mechanics, like multiple-use bridges and tubes.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others describe it as bland, basic, or repetitive. Overall, it is considered a decent aspect of the game, complementing the smooth graphics and animations, though it may not stand out significantly.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“That Android game was amazing, great animation, nice soundtrack, everything was smooth, options as well, and for a phone game, really amazing, one of my favorites.”
“Music is good, graphics are smooth.”
“The background music is very bland and basic.”
“The animations are boring; I'm not sure if there is any soundtrack, but if there is, it's mediocre.”
“The music is okay, if a tad repetitive, but that's a minor gripe as far as I'm concerned.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting they appear outdated, reminiscent of early flash games, while others praised the smoothness and overall design quality. Despite the criticisms, the visuals were generally considered well-executed in the context of the game's design.
“This is a great little game - well designed, the graphics are well done and, most important, the re-routing works great. No frustration with clunky controls.”
“The graphics are very outdated, reminiscent of the early Flash games we used to play.”
“The visuals lack detail and polish, making the game feel unrefined.”
“The art style feels cheap and uninspired, failing to capture my interest.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by a frustrating mechanic where a single mistake can erase an entire line, leading to feelings of disappointment and discouragement among players.
