Energy Cycle

Doing everything in its limited power to harm its decent concept, Energy Cycle ultimately becomes a Bohr-ing experience.

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Energy Cycle is a puzzle game where players aim to make all cells on the game field the same color by changing a cell's color and those adjacent horizontally and vertically. The game features three modes: Puzzle , Time Attack , and Infinite Play . Try your skills in this challenging and engaging game!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features a simple yet challenging puzzle mechanic that can be engaging for players who enjoy brain teasers.
The aesthetic and art style, particularly the energy orbs, are visually appealing and add a unique touch to the gameplay.
The inclusion of a level editor allows players to create and share their own puzzles, enhancing replayability.

The music is unsettling and detracts from the overall experience, with many describing it as chaotic and unappealing.
The puzzle mechanics feel bare bones and lack depth, making the gameplay repetitive and uninspired.
There are technical issues, including bugs and a lack of a tutorial, which can frustrate players and hinder their understanding of the game.

music
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as unsettling and mind-bending, featuring ambient electronic themes that create a "mind music" effect. While some soundtracks incorporate high-energy and melancholic techno-funk elements, others are perceived as creepy and more akin to noise than traditional music. Overall, the soundscape evokes a unique and disorienting atmosphere.
- “It’s a definite mind-bender, and the ambient electronic themes add to the 'mind music' effect.”
- “It also includes the soundtrack with a mix of high energy, at times melancholic techno-funk sound effects.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Music is very unsettling.”
- “And don't even get me started on the noises it makes, as calling it music would be an overstatement.”
- “Only the soundtracks sound a bit creepy to me.”
gameplay
9 mentions
56 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by functional yet simplistic puzzle mechanics that offer a rewarding experience once players master the color-changing elements. While the aesthetic is praised and the cat badges add charm, the overall graphics are considered poor, leading some to suggest that there are better alternatives available in the genre.
- “Surprisingly cool aesthetic with fun and challenging gameplay - plus the cat badges are excellent.”
- “Once you get the grip of the color-changing mechanics, it can easily become a rewarding puzzle experience.”
- “Even for fans of the core mechanic, there are plenty of alternatives in existence that look and play a lot better.”
- “The energy cycle is, in truth, less barebones and more like a chalk outline, and doesn't add much more to the mechanic than a shining example of how not to do it.”
graphics
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered poor, with minimal animations limited to energy orbs; however, some users appreciate the cool aesthetic and the fun, challenging gameplay, which compensates for the lackluster visuals. The cat badges are also highlighted as a positive element.
- “Surprisingly cool aesthetic with fun and challenging gameplay - plus the cat badges are excellent.”
- “The only graphics/animation in the game are the energy orbs, which I'll give some credit for.”
- “Terrible graphics, but the gameplay makes up for it.”
story
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % 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.”