half-a-cado

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half-a-cado is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Debris Re:Entry and was released on May 21, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

An arithmetic puzzle game in which you must roll a number square through various modifiers to reach the goal with the correct number, in as few moves as possible.

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Half-a-cado is a charming and fun puzzle game that makes math enjoyable, featuring cute graphics and great level design.
The game has a natural difficulty curve, introducing new operations and challenges in a way that is easy to understand.
Players appreciate the well-thought-out puzzles and the engaging mechanics, making it a binge-worthy experience.

The game has significant bugs that prevent it from being completed on some computers, which detracts from the overall experience.
There is no hint system or undo button, making it frustrating for players who get stuck on certain puzzles.
Audio settings reset to max volume upon launching the game, which can be jarring for players.

graphics
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The game's graphics are praised for their cute and visually appealing art style, complemented by engaging animations and fun sound design. Reviewers appreciate the depth of the visuals, noting that they enhance the overall experience and contribute to the game's charm and humor.
- “The art style is fun and easy on the eyes, and this game has better depth in its achievements than most AAA titles these days, including some fun humor.”
- “Love the art style and the juicy animations.”
- “Cute graphics, fun sounds, great level design, and easy to understand challenges!”
music
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The background music received mixed feedback, with some players finding it unappealing enough to mute it. Overall, the music aspect may not significantly enhance the gaming experience, leading some to suggest purchasing the game at a discount.
- “I have two slight reservations: I didn't care much for the background music and soon muted it.”
- “The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to lose interest.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the overall music composition is underwhelming and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by cleverly designed puzzles that effectively utilize simple mechanics, showcasing the indie studio's skill in creating engaging and thought-provoking challenges.
- “What might seem like a simple mechanic when viewed at the surface level is, in fact, a tool wielded masterfully in this cute, brain-teasing Steam debut from a promising indie studio.”
- “Each puzzle feels well thought-out and makes excellent use of the mechanics employed.”