GooCubelets: The Algoorithm

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In GooCubelets: The Algoorithm, players journey billions of years into the past to complete the Algoorithm, an ancient equation-solving organism. With 50 challenging levels, players must carefully solve each mathematical puzzle to prevent catastrophic consequences. A single mistake could end everything, making precision and thoughtfulness crucial to success.

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Play Modes

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

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The puzzles are challenging and require critical thinking to solve.
The game has a unique mechanic with disappearing tiles that adds a new layer to the gameplay.
It's a decent game for the price, especially if you're interested in trading cards and achievements.

The game is plagued by excessive achievement spam, making it feel like a cash grab.
Long wait times to load levels and respawn after dying are frustrating and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
The camera angle and depth perception issues can make it difficult to navigate levels effectively.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay introduces new mechanics, such as disappearing paths and color-matching cubes, which enhance level design and reduce artificial difficulty compared to previous installments. However, some players note that the core mechanics and visuals remain unchanged, and the pacing can be slow due to lengthy wait times before levels start. Overall, the gameplay is seen as more complex and engaging, despite some lingering issues.
- “While there is a new mechanic with the puzzles that attempts to keep the game fresh.”
- “Where the first two had artificial difficulty from their lazy mechanics and forced failures, this game has much better level design.”
- “The new mechanic here is colored paths that disappear after you move off of them.”
- “While there is a new mechanic with the puzzles which attempts to keep the game fresh.”
- “The mechanics in this one are way more complicated and also you have to wait for an eternity for every level to begin.”
- “Same mechanics; however, this one's gimmick is that the floor disappears when a cube with a matching color lands on it.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting slight improvements but ultimately finding it repetitive and boring, leading to a desire to mute it altogether. The limited song duration and lack of variety contribute to a less favorable perception of the soundtrack.
- “It keeps crashing when I try to load it up again, and it just gets boring after a while, especially with the same songs with a duration of about 5 minutes each.”
- “As some negative notes, I think the music sucks and I mute it.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics maintain a similar style to the first two games but show significant improvement by eliminating distracting elements like blinding overlays and confusing geometries. Players appreciate the refined visuals and the introduction of new mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are about the same as the first two games, but still leagues better because there's no blinding white floor overlaid on a white background, or odd geometries that can confuse your sense of position.”
- “It is the same mechanics and visuals, and starts you right off with a different mechanic than the original where you hop over spaces that fall away after you visit.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it can detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
- “The grinding in this game is incredibly tedious.”
- “I find the grinding to be a monotonous chore.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a waste of time.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game exhibits minor stability issues, particularly when players move quickly or misalign their position by small increments, leading to occasional glitches.
- “Minor glitches occur if you move too quickly, causing you to get out of place by half a block.”
- “The game frequently crashes during intense gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I experienced several instances of lag that disrupted my gaming experience significantly.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be both humorous and challenging, suggesting that its comedic elements enhance the overall experience while navigating its difficulty.
- “This game is hilarious and challenging!”
- “The humor in this game keeps me laughing while I struggle to progress.”
- “I love how the game balances its tough gameplay with clever jokes and funny moments.”