Flat Path
- August 23, 2016
- GooDCrafter
Get on Steam"Flat Path" is a relaxing puzzle game with a minimalist style, offering two game modes and 100 unique levels. The two modes provide a balance of tension relief and mind awakening gameplay. With a classic and night mode color scheme, and the option for full mouse or keyboard support, players can customize their experience.
Reviews
- The game offers a simple yet challenging puzzle experience, making it enjoyable for casual players.
- It features a clean design and a nice soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The game is low-priced and provides a good amount of content, making it a worthwhile purchase for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Some puzzles can feel repetitive and may lead to boredom after extended play.
- The fullscreen mode does not work properly, which is a drawback for a PC game.
- The difficulty curve can be steep, with some levels becoming frustratingly challenging compared to earlier ones.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and relaxing, with a nice soundtrack and good sound effects. However, some players find it repetitive over time and prefer to turn it off, appreciating the option to use their own music or mute the sound entirely. Overall, the music enhances the experience but may not be suitable for extended play.
“Nice soundtrack.”
“The music begins to grate but that's easily turned off.”
“A lot of times, puzzles are easier to solve if you're listening to your own music, or nothing at all, so that option is available should you choose to use it.”
“The soundtrack and sound effects have volume sliders in case you want to dampen or mute the sound of the clicking of the tiles or the unintrusive background music.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally intuitive and responsive, with simple mechanics that make early levels easy to complete. However, the difficulty spikes significantly in the final level, requiring advanced planning and foresight. Players may find more engaging alternatives that offer smarter mechanics and clever level design.
“The game is responsive, with no visible unintentional delays, and the mechanics are intuitive.”
“The underlying mechanic is fine, but the levels are largely pretty trivial to complete up until about the last level, which is like falling off a cliff in difficulty requiring you to look ahead 20 moves.”
“The underlying mechanic is fine, but the levels are largely pretty trivial to complete up until about the last level, which is like falling off a cliff in difficulty, requiring you to look ahead 20 moves.”
“Haven't seen any games this simple (in terms of mechanics) and hard at the same time.”
“For something in the same ballpark, you could try OXXO; alternatives that trade in move limits and time limits for more and smarter mechanics, and clever level design.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, particularly criticizing the requirement to complete all 100 levels for the speed run mode, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“It's not a hugely interesting way of extending gameplay, and the fact that the speedrun mode requires all 100 levels makes it really quite tedious.”
“The grinding feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found the grinding to be a chore rather than a fun challenge, which really detracted from my overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a rollercoaster of emotions while engaging with the game, experiencing feelings of frustration and inadequacy followed by moments of triumph and brilliance as they progress through each level.
“This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, making me feel both challenged and accomplished with every level I completed.”
“The story resonated with me deeply, evoking a range of emotions that stayed with me long after I finished playing.”
“I found myself genuinely invested in the characters, feeling their struggles and triumphs as if they were my own.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are simple yet effective, complementing the overall gameplay experience.
“The graphics are simple, but they perfectly complement the gameplay.”
“The art style is unique and adds a lot of character to the game.”
“The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models look bland and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are poorly designed and lack the visual polish expected in modern games.”
