Elastrix
- December 18, 2014
- Hyper Hippo Games
Get on SteamElastrix is a challenging puzzle game where players stretch elastics onto pegs and bounce Trix creatures to hit targets. The game features various obstacles such as moving obstacles, anti-gravity, and challenge gems to collect, making it easy to lose track of time. With different kinds of elastics and a quest for the Perfect Shot, Elastrix provides a fun and engaging experience for players.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and mildly inventive main gameplay experience with well-designed levels.
- It's a relaxing physics-based puzzle game that can be enjoyed in short sessions, making it great for casual play.
- The game includes a free play mode and achievements that add replayability and challenge for players.
- The extra mode, Trixball, is criticized for being overly reliant on RNG and can become tedious.
- The game is very short, with only 60 levels that can be completed quickly, leading to a lack of content.
- Some players find the gameplay too simple and lacking in depth, with suggestions for more complex mechanics and additional levels.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Elastrix is straightforward and easy to understand, making it accessible for players. However, its simplicity does not detract from the game's quality, suggesting that it can still offer an enjoyable experience.
“If you can't tell what type of gameplay this game offers by looking at 10 seconds of the trailer, the game might be a bit too difficult for you.”
“The gameplay is pretty simple, but that doesn't mean Elastrix is not good.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics and interface are considered subpar by users, yet they function adequately for the game's needs.
“Not the best interface or graphics, but it works just fine.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, as mistakes often require resetting levels or making precise clicks, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
“If you make a mistake, you have to reset the level or precisely click on an individual band, which is a little tedious.”
“The grinding feels repetitive and often frustrating, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The amount of time required to grind for resources is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is considered to have low replayability, with users noting that there are cheaper or free alternatives, like Peggle, that provide more engaging and replayable experiences.
“While it is cheap, there are plenty of other games that are also just as cheap or even free that offer more involvement and replayability than this game, such as (you guessed it!) Peggle.”
