Flow:The Sliding

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In Flow: The Sliding, players navigate through a series of increasingly challenging puzzle boards by sliding cubes to form a path. The goal is to connect a starting point to an ending point while collecting all blue cubes along the way. With simple controls and no time limits, the game offers a relaxing, yet engaging experience suitable for all ages. However, some levels can be quite challenging, providing a nice mental workout.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

music7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a good soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
It's an easy game for achievement hunters, allowing players to quickly unlock all achievements by pressing keys.
The minimalist graphics and simple mechanics make it a relaxing time-waster for short play sessions.

Flow The Sliding is an asset flip, lacking originality and depth, making it feel like a 'fake game'.
The gameplay is repetitive and simplistic, with no real challenge or variety, leading to boredom.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including laggy controls and a lack of meaningful content or features.

music
17 mentions
41 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the enjoyable soundtrack and groovy techno beats that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users note that while the music is decent, it lacks variety and customization options, and a few even mention the absence of music in certain instances. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, but its quality and presence can be inconsistent.
- “The soundtrack sounds very good for the price of the game, with some very enjoyable songs and beats that make playing the game more enjoyable.”
- “Simple time waster in a good sense, trying to beat your score and listening to some decent songs while you do it.”
- “The soundtrack is great.”
- “There is also some groovy techno dance music which plays in the background, which is good if you like that sort of thing (personally, I've only heard one good song in there, while the rest were mediocre).”
- “It would have been good if the game included an on/off option for the music.”
- “There doesn't appear to be any music.”
gameplay
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as basic and occasionally frustrating, with bugs leading to unnecessary deaths and a cumbersome control scheme that requires quick hand movements. While the music is praised, the lack of customization options and a straightforward retry mechanism detracts from the overall experience, prompting some users to recommend alternative games with better polish.
- “Regarding the gameplay, what you see in the video is what you’re getting.”
- “I couldn't find any option to directly press the retry button without moving the mouse pointer over it, which doesn't disappear during gameplay.”
- “If you're in the market for a game a bit like this, with more polish and gameplay, I may suggest taking a look at 'Pivvot' here on Steam.”
graphics
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a minimalist design that effectively complements the game's concept, with a focus on backgrounds and white lights. However, players have noted that the frequent light flashes can lead to eye strain and create an unsettling optical illusion effect over extended play sessions.
- “The graphics are primarily focused on the background and the white lights, which works well for the overall concept.”
- “The graphics and presentation are minimalist and look good, but the light flashes can tire your eyes after a while, and I also experienced a weird optical illusion effect after playing for some time.”
- “The graphics are pretty much limited to the background and the white lights, which is fine for the concept.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the initial slow pace of the game can hinder performance as they struggle to adapt to the speed increase, suggesting that the optimization of pacing may need improvement.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it allows for a seamless experience as you progress.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to optimize your strategies, making each playthrough feel unique and rewarding.”
- “The balance between challenge and optimization keeps me engaged, as I constantly find new ways to improve my performance.”
- “I kept struggling with the speed increase, because at the start it is always slow, and getting used to that slow pace harms your performance later.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing achievement list, which players find entertaining and a rewarding aspect of completing the game.
- “The achievement list is hilarious and definitely worth completing for your profile.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “The humor in the game is spot-on, making even the most mundane tasks enjoyable.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being unstable and riddled with bugs, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- “Pointless and buggy little mobile game”