gem setter
- May 30, 2020
- Onefin
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Reviews
- The game features an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and is highly praised by players.
- Puzzle mechanics are simple to learn but offer significant depth, making for a challenging and engaging gameplay experience.
- The inclusion of a level editor allows for creativity and player-generated content, adding to the game's replayability.
- The menu design is frustrating, as it requires scrolling and does not remember the last position, which can discourage gameplay.
- Some tutorials do not adequately cover all necessary information for solving puzzles, potentially leading to confusion.
- The game lacks a story, which may not appeal to players looking for a narrative-driven experience.
- music11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising the original soundtrack (OST) as exceptional and worthy of inclusion in personal playlists. The soundtrack complements the game's minimal art style and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Players express a desire to support the musicians and recommend purchasing the soundtrack.
“Clean design, simple but challenging levels, beautiful music.”
“I find myself playing this game again and again, in order to listen to its music that I love.”
“Don't even get me started on the soundtrack... every single song from the OST is on my playlist; it's so good, OMG.”
“I find myself playing this game again and again in order to listen to its music that I love.”
“The minimal art style is charming and fits the vibe of the music and gameplay very well.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its clever and simple mechanics that lead to complex puzzle design, offering a rich variety of challenges. The inclusion of an intuitive level editor enhances creativity, while the minimal art style and fitting audio contribute to an engaging overall experience.
“This is such a clever game - the mechanics are very simple and easy to understand, but the complexity that can come out of them is really unbelievable, making for some really interesting puzzle design.”
“The game also has a level editor, which is always a huge plus. It's very easy to navigate and use - I love finding new ways to be creative with game mechanics, and the editor lets you do that.”
“Clever mechanics, great variety of evolution upon said mechanics, great level design, and a level editor + fantastic audio as well!”
“It's just gameplay.”
“The minimal art style is charming and fits the vibe of the music and gameplay very well.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming minimal art style that complements the game's music and gameplay effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
“The minimal art style is charming and fits the vibe of the music and gameplay very well.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
