Draw Puzzle
- August 4, 2017
- indienova
"Draw Puzzle" is a relaxing, creative game that challenges players to draw shapes and objects to solve increasingly complex puzzles. With a variety of levels and tools to use, players can let their imagination run wild as they figure out how to complete each level. The game also features a peaceful soundtrack and a calming art style, making it a great choice for players looking to unwind.
Reviews
- The game features a wide variety of puzzles and game modes, providing a satisfying and addictive experience for puzzle lovers.
- It offers a relaxing gameplay experience, allowing players to enjoy solving puzzles at their own pace, with optional timers for added challenge.
- The inclusion of a level editor and Steam Workshop support enhances replayability, allowing players to create and share their own puzzles.
- Some puzzles can be overly simplistic or repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge for experienced players.
- The music can become repetitive and uninspired, prompting players to mute it and use their own playlists instead.
- There are occasional issues with color contrast, making it difficult for some players, especially those who are colorblind, to distinguish between certain numbers.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics and satisfying puzzle completion, offering a fun and relaxing experience with a variety of content. While some players noted issues like movement lag and confusion regarding gameplay, the game provides a casual puzzle loop that allows for flexible pacing and includes diverse game modes. Overall, players found the amount of gameplay time to be substantial for the price, despite some minor gameplay concerns.
“Great game, mechanics are solid, and it feels very satisfying to complete each puzzle.”
“Besides all that, the gameplay is really fun and relaxing, and yes you are timed, but it doesn't end the game; you can simply just carry on playing to your heart's content and at your own pace.”
“Great, casual/puzzle gameplay loop, a lot of content (and a variety of content as well).”
“Movement lag significantly affects the gameplay experience.”
“If you're confused about the gameplay, you wouldn't be alone.”
“The game begins with some extremely easy puzzles that show off the game mechanics of dragging.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered repetitive and generic, with a limited variety that may not enhance the gaming experience. Many players prefer to mute the game's music and listen to their own playlists instead, finding the background tracks suitable for casual play but lacking in inspiration.
“I ended up using my own music and completely enjoyed playing.”
“Background theme music has a few tracks of fitting, sometimes invigorating and other times relaxing tunes.”
“I find the music a bit repetitive, but you can always just switch to your Spotify music or something and mute the game's sounds/music.”
“The music is 100% generic and uninspired with a limited variety as well.”
“It's perfect for just casual play while listening to music or watching something.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their clean visual aesthetic and vibrant colors, featuring appealing pixel art. The abstract design, along with a clear interface and easily identifiable buttons, enhances the overall user experience.
“I also like the colors and overall aesthetic; it looks very clean visually.”
“Graphically, [i]Draw Puzzle[/i] is really neat: abstract, with clear buttons and an easy-to-view interface.”
“The graphics are very basic and lack detail.”
“The pixel graphics feel outdated and uninspired.”
“The overall visual presentation is underwhelming and doesn't stand out.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game lacks a cohesive storyline, featuring only recurring themes such as dragons, dinosaurs, and various animals, alongside occasional cartoon characters and abstract symbols. Overall, players note the absence of a narrative structure.
“There is no storyline to this game.”
“There's absolutely no story, but the pictures have some recurring themes, like dragons, dinosaurs, cats, dogs, other animals, and the occasional cartoon character or abstract symbol.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the puzzle-solving remains engaging and not overly complex, it can occasionally feel tedious. Overall, it serves as an effective time killer, balancing challenge with enjoyment.
“Though it can get a bit tedious, it's a really great time killer.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no issues, glitches, or game freezes, making it a reliable choice for puzzle enthusiasts looking for a distraction.
“No game freezes or unexpected quitting.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users generally agree that the game offers strong replayability, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
“This game definitely has good replay value.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome simplicity, which can become challenging as players delve deeper into the experience, creating a balance between lightheartedness and emotional depth.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its lightheartedness and charm, with players enjoying the blend of engaging puzzles and a visually appealing 16-bit aesthetic that adds to the overall fun.
“I love the puzzles; they're easy to solve but can get challenging. The 16-bit graphics are charming, and the humor throughout the game is hilarious!”