Fractal: Make Blooms Not War

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Fractal: Make Blooms Not War is a rhythm-based puzzle game with vibrant visuals and an adaptive soundtrack. Players can choose from three distinct modes: Campaign, Puzzle, and Arcade. The game features an innovative Musicbox Audio Engine that generates music based on the player's actions. With its mesmerizing graphics and challenging gameplay, Fractal provides an immersive and entertaining experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

music5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Relaxing and enjoyable little puzzle game with a smooth difficulty curve.
Great music and visuals that enhance the casual gaming experience.
Fun and creative gameplay that offers a unique twist on traditional puzzle mechanics.

Heavy reliance on randomness can make gameplay feel frustrating and less strategic.
Lacks a tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand power-ups and mechanics.
Some players find the game tedious and not engaging enough after initial levels.

music
7 mentions
71 % positive mentions
-14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being fun, snazzy, and enjoyable, complementing the gameplay and visuals effectively. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's engaging quality, which enhances the overall casual experience, making it both addictive and aesthetically pleasing.
- “The music is enjoyable, the graphics are very aesthetically pleasing, and the gameplay itself is simple to understand but fun to play.”
- “Addicting and the music is wonderful.”
- “Nice visual design, and the sound effects/music mesh with everything well.”
- “The soundtrack is in a constant state of 'amen break', which can become repetitive and tiresome.”
- “The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- “While the visual design is nice, the sound effects and music do not mesh well with the gameplay.”
gameplay
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet enjoyable mechanic that allows for engaging chain reactions and explosions, though some players feel it relies too heavily on randomness. The absence of time limits and straightforward mechanics contribute to a fun experience, complemented by appealing graphics and music. Overall, the game balances simplicity with underlying complexity.
- “The music is enjoyable, the graphics are very aesthetically pleasing, and the gameplay itself is simple to understand but fun to play.”
- “The core gameplay mechanic of filling the board relies too much on randomness for me.”
- “After a bit of gameplay, you figure out how to get big chain reactions and explosions.”
- “A surprisingly simple mechanic belies the complexity of this game.”
graphics
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for being aesthetically pleasing and well-suited to the game's casual style, enhancing the overall enjoyment alongside the music. Players find the visual presentation appealing, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are very aesthetically pleasing, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “Great music and graphics for its casual style, reminiscent of the game Hexic.”
- “The visuals are stunning and contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find that the initial enjoyment of the game diminishes rapidly, as it devolves into a tedious grind after just a few levels, making the experience feel repetitive and less engaging.
- “You get through about a handful of levels before it quickly fizzles into a large and very tedious grind.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “After a while, the excitement of leveling up is overshadowed by the monotonous grind required to progress.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The lack of a multiplayer mode is noted as a significant drawback, negatively impacting the game's replayability.
- “No multiplayer mode, which is unfortunate and hurts replayability.”
- “The game lacks variety in missions, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you complete the story, there’s little incentive to play again.”