Flex hooks
- May 24, 2021
- thedoxgames
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Reviews
- Flex Hooks offers a simple and intuitive puzzle experience with enjoyable mechanics and relaxing music.
- The game features 50 handcrafted levels that provide a mix of easy and moderately challenging puzzles, keeping players engaged.
- It's a short but satisfying game that is well worth the price, making it a great option for casual puzzle enthusiasts.
- The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to a desire for more levels.
- Puzzles are often too easy, which may not satisfy players looking for a more challenging experience.
- Some technical issues, such as off-screen puzzle pieces and a lack of a level reset option, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by easy-to-understand mechanics and a mix of simple and complex puzzles, though some players noted that the puzzles could be less well-crafted. While there is no tutorial, the game encourages exploration and experimentation, making it accessible yet engaging. Overall, the mechanics are varied and introduced at a steady pace, providing a relaxing experience complemented by soothing music.
“No tutorial, but the mechanics are easy to understand.”
“Relaxing music with challenging puzzles that have cleverly-designed mechanics.”
“Mechanics are varied enough for a one-hour experience and introduced at a steady pace; the price is reasonable too, so if you want to sink your hooks into something, this might as well be it.”
“Very similar mechanics to Hook combined with light puzzles, though less challenging than Hook (which itself I didn't think was overly complicated). The puzzles are less well-crafted, though there are still a few interesting ones.”
“It's still not just a bunch of trial and error, though I found it hard to tell sometimes what goes where exactly, and it would've been really annoying with more punishing gameplay.”
“Sometimes you may need to just play around with it before you dive in to get a feel for how the mechanics of a particular puzzle work.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ambient and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience without being intrusive. Reviewers appreciate the soothing background tracks that complement the challenging puzzles, contributing to a calming atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is rated positively, with many noting its effectiveness in creating a tranquil gaming environment.
“The soundtrack is ambient and extremely relaxing to listen to—rate 8/10 based on length, difficulty, and content provided.”
“I think it's quite relaxing thanks to the music and the simple design.”
“Relaxing music with challenging puzzles that have cleverly-designed mechanics.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered acceptable, though some users have noted minor pixel gaps and overlaps at 4K resolution that may be bothersome for those with OCD tendencies. Overall, while the visuals are not groundbreaking, they do not detract from the overall gaming experience.
“Graphics are okay, though on 4K there are sometimes small pixel gaps and overlaps, which are not OCD-friendly.”
