Gordianaut
- May 16, 2022
- JackLance
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Reviews
- The game features fun, nicely-flowing puzzles that provide a few 'ah ha' moments.
- It explores an interesting core mechanic of moving blocks that leads to engaging gameplay.
- As part of the CosmOS 9 bundle, it offers a creative and enjoyable experience for a short playtime.
- The game is extremely short, taking less than half an hour to complete, and feels unpolished.
- Controls can be clunky and finicky, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- It lacks depth and visual appeal, resembling a basic flash game rather than a fully developed title.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Gordianaut is characterized by its unique central mechanic of moving and sticking to blocks, which offers some engaging "ah ha" moments despite the game's short length of under half an hour. While the puzzles are generally intuitive and provide a solid exploration of the mechanics, they can feel overly simplistic and lack depth, leading to a less satisfying experience for some players. Overall, the game is a cute and straightforward puzzle experience that successfully introduces interesting gameplay elements, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking more complex challenges.
“Despite its short length, there are a few nice 'ah ha' moments and some unique exploration of the mechanics.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and function well; the game gives you space to mess around and learn how everything works, and it slowly progresses to more challenging (but never particularly challenging) puzzles.”
“Gordianaut is exactly what it looks like: a very short game with one central mechanic that gets shifted around a bit.”
“The puzzles aren't half bad, and the dev does go for a few eureka moments, although I got through it so fast and the mechanics were too obvious to really land for me.”
“The main mechanic of moving blocks around while 'sticking' to them may seem shallow at first, but it leads to quite a few interesting situations, some of which will likely take a bit of time to figure out.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of Gordianaut are considered the least appealing in the Cosmos 9 bundle, lacking visual interest and cohesion with gameplay mechanics. However, some players emphasize that the game's engaging gameplay compensates for its visual shortcomings, suggesting that the graphics should be overlooked in favor of the overall experience.
“As you can tell by the trailer, Gordianaut is definitely the least interesting game in the Cosmos 9 bundle when it comes to visuals; at least for me, it was.”
“Just ignore the visuals as you play.”
“There's no real cohesion between the graphical design and the controls, meaning the whole 'console' gimmick doesn't really hold up.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while some games in the pack, like Triga, are worth the full price, others are either underdeveloped or tedious, making them hard to recommend. Overall, the grinding experience in this bundle is seen as lacking, leading to a general suggestion to pass on it.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Many aspects of the game are underdeveloped, leading to a frustrating grind that detracts from the overall experience.”
“The repetitive nature of the grinding makes it difficult to recommend this game, as it feels more like a chore than fun.”
