Engare

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Engare is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Mahdi Bahrami and was released on October 23, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Engare is a game about movement and geometry. Part puzzle game, part drawing tool, Engare is a all about your geometric imagination. It’s a meditation on the dynamics of simple machines and the beauty buried deep within repeating motion.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 544 reviews

music140 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Engare offers a beautiful and relaxing experience, combining art, music, and geometry in a unique way.
The puzzles are satisfying to solve, with a sense of discovery and accomplishment as players create intricate geometric patterns.
The sandbox mode allows for creative expression, enabling players to experiment with their own designs and export them as 3D models.

The game is quite short, typically taking around an hour to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
Many puzzles can feel overly simplistic or repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
The controls can be finicky, making it frustrating at times to achieve the precise movements required to solve puzzles.

music
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many praising its traditional instruments and calming melodies that complement the visuals. While the soundtrack is generally described as relaxing and engaging, some players noted that it could become repetitive during extended play sessions. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's artistic and immersive atmosphere.
- “The music and art direction are beautiful.”
- “The music is as gorgeous as the visuals.”
- “The music is amazing, the spirograph maker is relaxing, intuitive and even useful on its own right.”
- “Simple but creative game, music is a bit too present in my opinion; I haven't found the free draw mode though, maybe I missed it or need to unlock.”
- “Brilliant game design/puzzles, lovely music (even though it gets repetitive, to me it's just spot on), embracing colors and motion.”
- “It starts out with what seems like some typical generic type game music and then surprises you with Middle Eastern melodies mixed into it.”
gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by clever and innovative puzzle mechanics that blend geometric challenges with artistic expression, offering a unique experience that feels both relaxing and engaging. While the puzzles are generally easy and the game is relatively short, the integration of an editing suite allows for creative experimentation, though some players wish for more levels and user-generated content. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful visuals and soundtrack, but some find the execution lacking in depth and complexity.
- “A pure and beautiful synergy between mechanics and visuals.”
- “Such a great blend of geometric puzzling and mechanical thinking, all brought together by an insane sense of style and cultural specificity.”
- “With only 1 hour in, this game has already left me enchanted with clever puzzle mechanics, beautiful soundtrack, and wonderful designs that I'm able to create with it.”
- “The placement mechanics that check whether you solved the puzzle or not are a bit finicky, so a few of the levels took a bit longer than they should've even after I figured them out.”
- “While the game's audiovisual qualities and creative premise stand out, ultra simple puzzles and redundant gameplay are the big letdown here.”
- “I hoped to be enthralled by this inspiring title, but gameplay and general execution were not at all what I expected.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their breathtaking beauty and elegant aesthetics, featuring unique and creative art styles that blend seamlessly with the music. Players appreciate the calming yet exciting visuals, which include intricate patterns and clean designs, enhancing the overall experience of puzzle-solving. The synergy between the visuals and soundscapes creates a captivating atmosphere that resonates with both casual players and seasoned game designers alike.
- “A pure and beautiful synergy between mechanics and visuals.”
- “Breathtakingly beautiful and satisfying to understand the puzzles involved, plus once you complete a level it lets you create your own Islamic art styled drawings and 3D models!”
- “The art style is clean, graphic, and stylish, except for the menu where you can select the level you want to play.”
- “The graphics are simple yet complex and a real treat for your eyes.”
- “Simple yet aesthetically and mathematically extremely pleasing game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and boring, particularly due to the lack of hints for challenging puzzles, which contributes to a frustrating experience.
- “Frankly, I tried very hard to like this game, but I just found it tedious and very boring.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it enhances their satisfaction, particularly when they successfully create complex mechanisms or experience unexpected comedic moments. The blend of clever design and humor contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment.
- “You know how with those games you only really get satisfaction if you either make the Rube Goldberg machine correctly or something funny happens?”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is described as having a unique challenge where players must create specific patterns to complete missions, with some flexibility in execution that allows for creative problem-solving. This mechanic adds an interesting layer to the narrative, as players navigate through the requirements in innovative ways.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game not only enjoyable but also emotionally engaging, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings.
- “The game is fun and, moreover, it is emotional.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is transparent, with advertisements accurately reflecting the game's content and offerings.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the game's replayability is currently limited and suggest that adding more puzzles would enhance the experience and encourage them to play again.
- “I think the developer should add more puzzles in the future to make it replayable and give it something more.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's rich atmosphere, emphasizing its historical depth conveyed through architectural elements that celebrate the contributions of Arab culture to science and mathematics. This engaging representation creates a captivating sense of history for players.
- “I really appreciate the atmospheric sense of history given by the architectural elements, reminding us in an engaging way how Arab culture spread the light of science and mathematics in centuries past.”