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91%Game Brain Score
monetization, music
stability, story
91% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

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hocus. is a single player casual puzzle game. It received very positive reviews from players.

perspective illusion puzzle based on M.C. Escher drawings and impossible shapes

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
monetization226 positive mentions
stability16 negative mentions
  • The game features mind-bending puzzles that challenge spatial reasoning and perception.
  • It has a calming soundtrack and no ads, providing a relaxing gaming experience.
  • Players can create their own levels, adding to the game's replayability and creativity.
  • After completing the first 40 levels, players must pay to access the remaining levels, which can be frustrating.
  • Some users experience issues with the app crashing or not loading properly.
  • The controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • monetization
    379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of this game is highly praised for its absence of ads and intrusive in-app purchases, providing a refreshing experience for players. Users appreciate the initial offering of 40 free levels, with an option to purchase additional levels for a nominal fee, making it accessible without the frustration of constant advertisements. Overall, the game is celebrated for its straightforward approach to monetization, focusing on gameplay enjoyment rather than aggressive marketing tactics.

    • “In an age where every game wants to hit you with an ad per level, useless fake currency, daily login gimmicks, and all the other monetization models, it is truly refreshing to have a pure, fun, no distractions puzzle game.”
    • “This app is a beautiful example of what should be a mobile game: fast fun to break out when you have a couple minutes to spare, no ads, no in-app purchases.”
    • “No ads, mind-bending puzzles, create your own puzzle art and share it with others.”
    • “Still good, but in-app purchases suck in good games.”
    • “But I wish you could play the premium levels by watching ads; Google doesn't let payments in some parts of the world, therefore I can't buy the levels even if I wanted to.”
    • “I did buy it because it's cheap & ads were getting on my nerves.”
  • music
    362 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, often described as relaxing and fitting well with the game's minimalist aesthetic. However, many users report a frustrating bug where the music continues to play even after exiting the app, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the soundtrack enhances their focus and enjoyment, others feel it can become repetitive or annoying over time, suggesting a need for more variety.

    • “The music is relaxing with the beautiful sound of wind chimes and gentle notes to calm you while you work your way through progressively harder puzzles.”
    • “Great puzzles with such a wonderfully relaxing soundtrack.”
    • “The music is calming and peaceful.”
    • “The music continues to play in the background after switching out of the app.”
    • “Beautiful and clever game but the bug that makes the music still go on after app is closed really gets on my nerves.”
    • “I thought this game was pretty cool until I went to exit the game and the music kept playing over my other apps, so I am uninstalling it.”
  • graphics
    240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are predominantly described as minimalistic and simple, often featuring clean lines and a soothing aesthetic that complements the gameplay. While some users appreciate the elegant design and smooth animations, others express a desire for more complexity and color, noting that the visuals, though effective, could benefit from enhancements. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received for their calming and engaging qualities, aligning well with the game's puzzle mechanics.

    • “The graphics are smooth, seamless, and visually pleasing, and it runs fast.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful and I love all of the optical illusions.”
    • “I love the minimalistic graphics and the optic illusions of the levels.”
    • “The graphics aren't anything to gawk at, but it's just some rectangles and a red box, so who cares.”
    • “The graphics could have been better.”
    • “The graphics are simple and a little boring.”
  • gameplay
    147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and unique perspective puzzles that challenge players without overwhelming them. Many reviewers appreciate the game's artistic design and soothing soundtrack, although some express a desire for more complexity and additional mechanics as the game progresses. Overall, it offers a refreshing and addictive experience, though a significant portion of content is locked behind a paywall, which has drawn some criticism.

    • “The core gameplay and difficulty were executed very well.”
    • “Smooth relaxing and brain twisting gameplay.”
    • “Awesome puzzle design that keeps your brain running, combined with slick and easy to understand gameplay make for a great mobile game!”
    • “The actual puzzles are extremely simple mazes obfuscated by isometric perspective trick mechanics.”
    • “Very nice puzzler, but a bit of a one trick pony--once you learn the mechanic, nothing builds upon it.”
    • “Good concept, but the gameplay is so slow it's boring.”
  • stability
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting frequent freezing, particularly when accessing the infinity mode, and various glitches affecting controls and graphics. While some players have experienced minimal issues and praised the overall gameplay, others have noted significant bugs that disrupt the experience. Overall, stability appears to be a concern, with many players encountering frustrating technical problems.

    • “No glitches that I've run across.”
    • “Simple, advert-free and bug-free, a good time consumer.”
    • “No ads, no glitches, great graphics, 5-star rating!”
    • “Also when I click the infinity button on the main menu, the game freezes... I don't know what lies beyond that.”
    • “The touch command on the game glitches out and I can't do anything and just restart the app.”
    • “This game glitches so bad and has no apparent way to get to the end on some levels.”
  • humor
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as subtle and situational, with players finding amusement in the challenges and quirks of gameplay rather than overt comedic elements. While some users note that the game isn't primarily funny, they appreciate the lighthearted moments and the satisfaction derived from solving puzzles. Overall, the humor seems to enhance the experience rather than define it, with players enjoying the game's charm and occasional amusing scenarios.

    • “This is a fun and the kind of funny game and it's satisfying when the puzzle just finally kicks in.”
    • “So funny my daughters 5 and 9 love to play.”
    • “Funny thing is, sometimes the answer is right in front of you!”
    • “Good game, but it's not funny if you have to pay to unlock the rest of the levels.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a significant lack of story in the game, with many users comparing it to "Monument Valley" but noting that it lacks any narrative depth. While the gameplay is praised for its mechanics and challenge, the absence of a compelling storyline leads to a perception of repetitiveness and blandness over time. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit from a more developed narrative.

    • “Very well made and beautiful; it should be put on Steam and expanded into a larger, more conceptual game with storytelling.”
    • “Great game that definitely gets you thinking as you try to plot a route ahead.”
    • “Storyline.”
    • “And definitely no story.”
    • “Like Monument Valley but no story to it.”
    • “An interesting mechanic, however the uninspired level design and lack of story quickly makes the game become bland to play.”
  • atmosphere
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its minimalistic graphics and fitting music, creating a sublime and relaxing environment that enhances gameplay. Players appreciate the intuitive design and zen-like quality, which allows for a challenging yet stress-free experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as mesmerizing and conducive to both enjoyment and mental relaxation.

    • “The edit and infinity modes are wonderful additions and the atmosphere is sublime.”
    • “A brilliantly unique and beautifully challenging puzzle game with a mesmerizing atmosphere.”
    • “It puts you in an atmosphere where you can enjoy the challenge but still chill out.”
    • “Very minimal atmosphere; it's flat-based (2D, not 3D), so it challenges your perception as to how one navigates the cube on whichever side or plane you are on to reach the exit square.”
    • “Provides a challenge while keeping adrenaline low with the zen atmosphere.”
    • “Enhances a relaxing atmosphere to help reduce mental stress and increase focus.”
  • replayability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its solid replayability, particularly due to features like a level creator and a relaxing atmosphere. However, some users express disappointment over the limited number of playable levels without additional payment, which affects the overall replay value. Suggestions for improvement include implementing a scoring system and increasing difficulty to enhance replayability further.

    • “Intuitive little game, relaxing atmosphere and high replay value due to the level creator.”
    • “That's a huge improvement for replay value!”
    • “Solid replayability value.”
    • “Fantastic amount of content with little replayability turns Hocus from one of the most fresh, original puzzle games in recent memory into a simplistic, albeit visually appealing puzzler that's more than worth the paywall.”
    • “Would love to have a scoring system for replay value (fewer moves = higher score).”
    • “They could have upped the difficulty by making maximum number of move goals to increase replayability, but I'm glad they didn't.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's strong emotional impact, noting that it effectively engages their feelings rather than just their intellect. The heartfelt music and satisfying gameplay evoke a sense of joy and nostalgia, making players feel accomplished and connected to their emotions. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to resonate on a deeper emotional level.

    • “Heartfelt thank you.”
    • “The game is fantastic and the music is touching the soul.”
    • “It made me feel good when I solved a level.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay. However, some users have noted issues with specific features, such as a broken editor and poor optimization in certain areas, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the monetization of later levels has been a point of contention among players.

    • “This game is irritating and amazing at the same time. I love the idea that you can create your own puzzles; the game runs smoothly.”
    • “The game runs smoothly and it's fun to play. I would have given the game 5 stars if they didn't make you pay for levels 41-120.”
    • “Smooth performance.”
    • “Just poorly optimized.”
    • “You have to go by the six 'p's theory: prior planning prevents pretty poor performance!!”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be smart and engaging initially, but it can become tedious over time, particularly due to repetitive swiping mechanics. While the gameplay is enjoyable and mentally stimulating, some users suggest improvements to controls to enhance the experience.

    • “Smart gameplay, but gets tedious after a while.”
    • “Good game, need to work on controls like adding a button feature because swiping isn't working too well for me at least, but other than the tedious swiping back and forth... it's a great mind waker, not too stressful but just enough to get your brain up and running.”
    • “Kinda tedious.”
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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
3h Main story
4h Completionist
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hocus. is a casual puzzle game.

hocus. is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

The main story can be completed in around 3 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 4 hours to finish. On average players spend around 2 hours playing hocus..

hocus. was developed by gamebra.in.

hocus. has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its monetization but disliked it for its stability.

hocus. is a single player game.