Everyday Genius: SquareLogic
- October 21, 2009
- TrueThought
Get on SteamEveryday Genius: SquareLogic is a puzzle game that combines simple arithmetic, colorful cages, and logical problem-solving. With over 20,000 puzzles and 18 different varieties, players can progress from easy to astrophysicist-level difficulty. The game automatically calculates and displays possible solutions, allowing players to focus on logic and problem-solving rather than arithmetic.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Offers a staggering volume of puzzles with a variety of difficulty levels, providing hundreds of hours of gameplay.
- The hint system is well-designed, offering progressively specific nudges without giving away answers, enhancing the learning experience.
- Combines elements of Sudoku and arithmetic logic puzzles, making it engaging and suitable for both casual play and serious brain workouts.
- Some players find the game can become repetitive after a while, especially if they favor specific puzzle types.
- There are occasional issues with unclear rules or mechanics that can lead to confusion during gameplay.
- The sheer number of puzzles may overwhelm some players, making it difficult to focus on completing specific challenges.
- gameplay35 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple and intuitive controls, gradually introducing a variety of mechanics that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Players can enjoy a vast array of puzzles, with hundreds available at different difficulty levels, allowing for a compelling "just one more puzzle" experience. The game effectively balances accessibility with challenge, making it a unique and addictive twist on traditional sudoku.
“Controls are simple and intuitive, and while not all puzzles are immediately available, access to the next level of puzzles is gated behind a simple challenge puzzle mechanic, so no single puzzle variety outstays its welcome.”
“The game introduces the mechanics slowly, so you're not overwhelmed.”
“The maths, however, is so basic and instantaneous in the mind of any average person that it makes for fun and addictive puzzle-solving gameplay!”
“It's hard to describe the gameplay here.”
“However, from there on out it has way more mechanics.”
“Can't really tell anything else about it, since the graphics aren't important and the gameplay is quite solid really.”
- music15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall experience of solving puzzles. Many players appreciate the soothing soundscapes that complement the game's deep thought premise, although some note that the music can feel repetitive due to looping. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong asset, contributing to the game's calming atmosphere.
“Excellent puzzle game with chill music.”
“The music and sound effects are super relaxing, and you get literally millions of puzzles, many of which take a day or two to crack.”
“The soothing music goes well with the overall theme, which really polishes a well-made game.”
“Music is meh.”
“The background music -- I mean, it's not really music per se, more ambient soundscape -- suits the 'deep thought' premise of the game nicely.”
“This is important to know because the music loops and there's often a slight glitch at the connection.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its low-investment nature and numerous user-friendly features, such as mouseover completions and hints, enhancing the overall experience. With thousands of puzzles available, players can enjoy nearly infinite replay value, making it a standout in this aspect.
“Low-investment, high-replayability, with a bunch of UI features (mouseover completion, marking numbers off, hints) to make playing smooth and hassle-free.”
“A++ for replayability.”
“With the thousands of puzzles, there's near infinite replayability as well.”
“As for replay value, if anybody ever finds out, let me know.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly at higher levels where arithmetic and manual color filling can feel more like a chore than a challenge. The reliance on guesswork and elimination processes adds to the frustration, making the experience feel repetitive and laborious.
“It becomes a bit tedious filling in the blanks, a certain amount of which is deduction based on arithmetic, some is sheer guesswork based on probability, and the rest is just a process of elimination.”
“My only annoyances are on the higher levels I found myself playing with a calculator on hand as sometimes a group of numbers will be like 'these numbers all multiply together to equal 3094' or whatever which gets a little tedious at times, and the levels where you have to manually fill in the colors yourself usually (not always) is just an extra step rather than a real puzzle element.”
“It's like grinding up numbers and shooting them up your vein.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising them as excellent ("A+ for graphics"), while others found them to be mediocre or subpar. Despite the varying opinions on visual quality, many players emphasized that the gameplay remains solid and is more important than the graphics.
“A+ for graphics”
“Graphics are really meh - almost subpar.”
“Can't really tell anything else about it, since the graphics aren't important and the gameplay is quite solid really.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging main campaign, which offers a diverse range of challenges that increase in difficulty as players progress. Many users have completed the storyline and achieved all associated accomplishments, highlighting its depth and replayability.
“The main quest has tons of variety as the difficulty ramps up.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on Steam Play, particularly on Mint 18.2 with NVIDIA proprietary drivers, indicating a stable performance overall.
“Runs great on Steam Play (Mint 18.2, NVIDIA proprietary).”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a stable gameplay experience.”
