Euclidea

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Euclidea is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by HORIS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED and was released on June 1, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Euclidea is a challenging geometric puzzle game based on Euclidian constructions, featuring 156 levels of varying difficulty and 10 unique tools. Players can earn stars, compete with friends via Game Center, and explore solutions with the 'Explore' mode and hints. With its educational value and engaging gameplay, Euclidea offers a fun and rewarding experience for math enthusiasts of all ages."

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Audience ScoreBased on 8,929 reviews

monetization44 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Engaging and challenging puzzles that enhance understanding of geometry.
No ads and a fair pricing model for in-app purchases.
Intuitive controls and a clean interface that make the game enjoyable.

Requires perfect scores on previous levels to unlock new content, which can be frustrating.
Hints are limited and sometimes not helpful, leading to reliance on external solutions.
Some solutions are not recognized by the game, causing confusion and hindering progress.

monetization
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The game features a strong monetization model with no intrusive ads, which users appreciate for maintaining a clean and engaging experience. While some players express concerns about the presence of in-app purchases and perceived cash grab tactics, many find the pricing reasonable and the lack of ads a significant positive aspect. Overall, the game is praised for its fair monetization approach, allowing players to progress without being pressured by advertisements.
- “No ads, balanced hint/reward system that benefits both patient and paying players, and no paywalls blocking content.”
- “It's also free and without any predatory monetization.”
- “No ads, just an optional payment to unlock everything without needing 100%.”
- “This is a great game concept but the monetization implementation was a poor choice.”
- “Game is a cash grab because all the levels are behind a paywall.”
- “Ruined by being set up to milk you for microtransactions.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
55%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and simplicity, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience without unnecessary clutter. Users appreciate the clean visuals and intuitive controls, which complement the challenging puzzles and educational aspects of the game. Overall, the graphics are described as outstanding, minimalistic, and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Beautiful graphics, easy enough controls, some very challenging levels later on (and very satisfying once solved!).”
- “The graphics are outstanding and the challenges are at times fiendish.”
- “A beautifully engaging puzzle with plenty of levels covering all difficulties, simple controls and clean, smooth graphics.”
- “The graphics may be simple, but they show only what is needed without a bunch of extraneous bs.”
- “Euclidea doesn't rely on pretty graphics and cute features.”
- “Graphics are irrelevant.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, intuitive controls, and engaging puzzle design, making it both fun and educational. However, many players find the difficulty spikes in later levels frustrating, often feeling that the challenges require advanced knowledge or skills. Additionally, some users express dissatisfaction with the need to achieve perfect solutions or collect hidden stars to progress, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Very smooth gameplay and clean visuals, with all the necessary information right there (once you figure out which tool to use first).”
- “The mechanics are simple and intuitive but the problems get hard and fun quickly.”
- “I fell in love with the concept immediately and the challenging gameplay kept me hooked.”
- “Love the concept and the design; however, the execution of gameplay is impossible to solve.”
- “Very engaging geometric building problems, but levels after the 2nd stage (reached after 30 minutes of gameplay) are practically pay to unlock.”
- “I'm probably an idiot, but I couldn't mechanically figure out how to construct two additional lines of equal length for the equilateral triangle in the tutorial (no way to measure or duplicate lines that I could see?).”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
95%
15%
Overall, users find the humor in the game to be a significant highlight, with many praising its clever and funny quotes that enhance the puzzle-solving experience. The combination of humor and educational content, particularly in math and geometry, adds to the enjoyment, making it both entertaining and challenging. However, a few users noted that the humor may not resonate with everyone, indicating a mixed reception for some.
- “It allows a deep scratching of my brain, and it's a great and funny drill.”
- “Nice game, explains Euclidean math in a funny way!”
- “Incredibly funny and educative”
- “Not funny.”
- “The humor fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
Overall, users express a strong desire for the addition of background music and soundtracks to enhance the gaming experience. Many suggest that ambient or chill music would significantly improve the atmosphere, as the current lack of music makes the game feel dull or simplistic. While some appreciate the simplicity of the sound design, the consensus leans towards a need for more engaging audio elements.
- “I just wish there was some relaxing/lofi hip hop music to go with it.”
- “Would be nice with a chill soundtrack to go along with the puzzles.”
- “Very fun game, would like some background music to play in the app while playing.”
- “My only improvement would be to please add some background music.”
- “Another suggestion - please add some ambient music, else it feels dull.”
- “Just lacks some music and sound effects, but besides that is a great game.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
12%
63%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, while others have noted a smooth performance with no major issues. Despite the presence of some glitches, many users still find the game enjoyable and well-designed. Overall, stability appears to be a concern for some, but not all players.
- “Behaves very well: no freezes or other problems.”
- “Lots of fun to play, well put together and so far no glitches - brings me back to high school math, but this time I enjoy it!”
- “Unfortunately, the latest version is absurdly buggy to the point that it is no fun to play.”
- “Very nice idea, but seems buggy somehow.”
- “This is a totally amazing game but there are some glitches.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the requirement of earning full stars on all previous levels to unlock new ones, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the challenge as it progresses, many feel that the process of grinding for stars becomes more frustrating than rewarding, making learning feel tedious rather than engaging.
- “Grinding for the stars is a bit obnoxious and hints aren't always helpful.”
- “Unlocking a new level requires full stars on all of the previous ones, which really is tedious.”
- “The game should allow you to unlock the next level without having to achieve every star on every previous level because after a while some of the levels can get tedious.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of emotions regarding the app, feeling inspired and intellectually engaged with geometry, akin to historical figures like Aristotle and Pythagoras. However, the transition to paid levels has left some feeling frustrated and disheartened, overshadowing the initial positive experience.
- “Touching”
- “I hate geometry, but this app made me feel like Aristotle or something.”
- “Like Pythagoras, this game made me feel more keen to geometry.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, the game offers meaningful replayability, particularly praised for its engaging puzzles. While some players found it challenging to resume after getting stuck, the memorable experience contributes to its lasting appeal.
- “Definitely replayable!”
- “I got stuck at some point and it was hard to go back and pick up where I left off - but replayability is not necessary when a game leaves such a profound memory.”
- “A really good puzzle game that teaches you how to have meaningful replayability.”
- “There is also a lot of replayability.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The story is described as a heart-throbbing narrative that follows a Hellenistic mathematician grappling with amnesia, offering a subtle yet engaging plot. Players are drawn into a mix of exploration and problem-solving, with the experience enhanced by next-gen graphics and a tight multiplayer component. However, some users note that the game may lean towards a pay-to-win model or an obsessive quest for completion.
- “The story is a bit subtle, but you take on the role of a Hellenistic mathematician suffering from amnesia.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Overall, the game demonstrates excellent optimization, running smoothly even on low-end devices. However, some users noted that the paid version did not enhance performance as expected.
- “Fantastic performance even on my low-end phone.”
- “Game performance would improve on the paid version (it doesn't).”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Even with the latest updates, the game still struggles to run smoothly on mid-range hardware.”