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Flow:The Sliding

55%Game Brain Score
music, optimization
gameplay, graphics
55% User Score Based on 66 reviews

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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.

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews
music14 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 unlock all achievements quickly.
  • The minimalist graphics and simple mechanics make it a relaxing time-waster.
  • 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.
  • There are numerous bugs and issues, including lag and a lack of customization options.
  • music
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the soundtrack's quality and variety, particularly the groovy techno and d&b tracks. However, some users noted that while the music enhances the gameplay experience, it lacks customization options and an on/off toggle. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, though opinions on specific songs vary, with some finding them mediocre.

    • “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 doesn't appear to be any music.”
    • “It would have been good if the game included an on/off option for the music.”
    • “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, whilst the rest were mediocre).”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as basic and lacking polish, with occasional bugs leading to frustrating deaths. Players find the initial controls cumbersome and note a lack of customization options, such as changing colors or music playlists. Overall, while the music is praised, many feel the game does not justify its price and recommend alternatives with better gameplay experiences.

    • “This game has great music and basic gameplay.”
    • “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.”
    • “Regarding the gameplay, what you see in the video is what you’re getting.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a minimalist design that effectively complements the game's concept, featuring primarily 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 and presentation are minimalist and look good, but especially the light flashes can tire your eyes after a while, and I also experienced a weird optical illusion effect after playing for a while.”
    • “The graphics and presentation are minimalist and look good, but especially 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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have noted that the game's initial slow pace can hinder performance as they adapt to the speed increase, leading to ongoing struggles with optimization throughout gameplay.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive; it allows for a smooth transition from slow to fast-paced gameplay, enhancing overall performance.”
    • “I appreciate how the game gradually increases speed, making it easier to adapt and improve my performance over time.”
    • “The optimization features really help in fine-tuning my gameplay experience, allowing me to focus on strategy rather than struggling with speed.”
    • “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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 humor in the game keeps you entertained and makes every moment enjoyable.”
    • “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience.

    • “Pointless and buggy little mobile game”
    • “Pointless and buggy little mobile game”

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