I Love Hue
- January 25, 2017
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I Love Hue is a relaxing puzzle game that involves arranging colored tiles in order according to their hue. The game features over 900 levels, a minimalist aesthetic, and a soothing synth soundtrack. Players aim to create harmony and perfect spectra, while also improving their ability to distinguish subtle differences in color. The game encourages sharing of accomplishments and leaderboard comparisons.
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Reviews
- Beautiful and relaxing game with a calming soundtrack.
- Challenging puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty.
- Encouraging messages after completing levels enhance the experience.
- Frequent ads after every level can be intrusive and disruptive.
- Requires in-game currency (prisms) to play levels, limiting gameplay.
- Some users experience issues with ads not fitting the screen properly, making them uncloseable.
- monetization1,894 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the reasonable number of ads, noting that they are often skippable and do not interrupt gameplay, others find the frequency and length of ads—especially the 30-second unskippable ones after each level—excessive and disruptive. Users generally agree that the option to pay a small fee to remove ads is a fair compromise, enhancing the overall experience without feeling overly pressured to spend money.
“I love how it doesn't force in-app purchases down your throat and they're very generous when it comes to advancing to new stages!”
“In-game purchases are not required to progress, which is refreshing.”
“The in-app purchases are unobtrusive with a low buy-in to remove ads.”
“The ads are a bit much sometimes, there should be a way to disable getting gems, i've got an overflow.”
“I love this game but the ads are annoying.”
“The ads are too long and super annoying.”
- music386 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of gameplay. Many players express a desire for the serene background music to continue during puzzle-solving, as it currently only plays in menus and between levels. While some users enjoy the music, others prefer to listen to their own playlists, particularly due to interruptions caused by ads that pause their music apps.
“The music is very soothing and the concept of the game makes it very easy to complete.”
“The music adds to the dreamlike atmosphere, and I love that each level ends when you get the puzzle right, not by an arbitrary game-over condition like a time limit or number of moves.”
“The music is calming and the colors are beautiful, making this a great game for providing some calming game time.”
“The most annoying thing about this is that they stop my music player and I have to restart it every time.”
“My only complaint about the game is that there is no music when playing the puzzles, which is a shame because the menu music is lovely and I would love to listen the entire time I'm playing.”
“I wish the music played while you play the game but I love the sounds it makes when you move the colored tiles.”
- graphics244 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, featuring vibrant colors and a minimalist design that enhances the relaxing gameplay experience. Many users, particularly those with backgrounds in graphic design, appreciate the game's ability to challenge their color perception while providing a soothing visual environment. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's calming nature and enjoyable user experience, making it a favorite among players seeking both relaxation and visual satisfaction.
“The graphics are wonderful and simple.”
“Beautiful graphics and the general aesthetic is lovely.”
“The graphics are crisp with such a beautiful range of tones.”
“Only 3 stars on graphics because it is a very simple game without much graphics to boast, but the colored boxes are very pleasant.”
“Visuals get stale after a few levels.”
“Ads are too annoying, they left all aesthetics and relaxation of the game behind.”
- gameplay173 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its simplicity, elegance, and relaxing nature, featuring intuitive mechanics centered around color arrangement and tile swapping. Players appreciate the beautiful aesthetics and soothing sound design, which enhance the overall experience, although some express frustration with the frequency of ads and limitations on gameplay. Overall, the game offers a satisfying and engaging puzzle experience that balances challenge with a calming atmosphere.
“Perfect seamless gameplay, challenging yet relaxing, I can't recommend it enough.”
“The gameplay is unique, and I quite like that progress feels organic.”
“Beautiful and low-stress gameplay that is surprisingly challenging at times.”
“The core mechanic is very simple; it's just arranging color gradients.”
“Gameplay is simple, but it doesn't have that much to offer.”
“If you want people to spend money on your game, make a good game that's fun to play, instead of littering it with ads and laggy, boring gameplay.”
- stability23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with many users reporting no significant glitches or bugs during gameplay. However, some players have experienced occasional freezing issues, particularly when interacting with ads or attempting to purchase in-game items. While the majority find the game well-designed and stable, a few have noted frustrating moments related to ad interruptions and app freezing.
“The UI is well developed, it's not buggy, the ads are very non-intrusive, and it just looks good.”
“Fun, easy, and no glitches or constant issues where you have to buy something to move forward.”
“Really well designed, no glitches I've come across.”
“Even if I had the option to get them by watching ads, I press it and the app just freezes and then appears as if I watched the ad, but it doesn't give me the prisms.”
“My only complaint at the moment is that it sometimes freezes when I close my phone with the app up.”
“The ads are unnecessarily long and sometimes the app glitches and you can't exit out of the ad.”
- optimization15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is generally praised for its smooth performance and appealing visuals, with many users noting that it runs well without emphasizing performance metrics. However, some players have pointed out issues with optimization, particularly regarding animations and colorblind accessibility, as well as concerns about ads and monetization affecting gameplay.
“The game runs smoothly, nice music and gameplay, not too hard but neither too easy.”
“Simple but effective color discrimination practice, put together well, runs smoothly.”
“Runs smoothly and the encouraging words and pretty colors make me want to play it all the time.”
“I don't know if it's just not optimized well or if the animations are really that slow, but it's frustrating.”
“Poor performance, too many ads, and it requires money to play past a certain number of levels.”
“It just makes me feel sad to know that my performance is always below average.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its originality and creativity, particularly in the amusing affirmations and compliments players receive for their performance. Many users find the game's quirky and funny elements, such as its playful names and lighthearted tone, enhance the overall relaxing experience, making it both enjoyable and entertaining. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, contributing to its charm and appeal.
“The praise words when you do above average are hilariously original - a refreshing change from most games.”
“They are hilarious - 'you iridescent moonbeam'.”
“Wonderful game with funny compliments when you beat a level.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and dreamlike qualities, enhanced by pleasant colors and soothing music. Players appreciate the gentle ambiance and engaging design, although some express frustration with ads and monetization that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game creates a cheerful and calming environment that many find enjoyable and immersive.
“The colors are pleasant to look at, it's pretty relaxing to play, the music is nice, very gentle atmosphere all around.”
“Everything from the vivid colors, to the puzzle solving, to the sound effects makes for a relaxing, fun atmosphere.”
“Beautiful colors, calming atmosphere, and just the kind of challenge I was looking for ♥️”
“Used to be fun, now there's constant ads and you have to pay for prisms to play all the levels (wasn't a thing when I first started playing), which takes away from the relaxing atmosphere of the game.”
“The music adds to the dreamlike atmosphere, and I love that each level ends when you get the puzzle right, not by an arbitrary game-over condition like a time limit or number of moves.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its calming and wholesome nature, providing encouraging messages that enhance the player's experience. While it offers a therapeutic escape from daily challenges, some users also express feelings of sadness when faced with personal setbacks within the game. Overall, it is praised for creating a non-toxic, supportive environment that is enjoyable for players of all ages.
“Super calming, and I love the wholesome, encouraging messages when you complete a puzzle!”
“Decided to wreck itself... seeing my old oasis destroyed is heartbreaking.”
“It helps me prepare and heal from mental and emotional challenges I encounter daily in a therapeutic cerebral way.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, with users praising its engaging puzzles and the challenge of completing them with fewer moves. Many find it soothing and addictive, making it a great option for relaxation and repeated play. Overall, the combination of enjoyable gameplay and good music enhances its replay value significantly.
“It's fun to complete the gradients and puzzles, and even replayability to test your memory and eye for color range. Great so far and a great time passer, and extremely satisfying to finish each puzzle with the least moves!”
“Infinite replayability, soothing, and all with very good music!”
“Really relaxing, various levels, and easily replayable!”
“Its fun to complete the gradients and puzzles, and even replayability to test your memory and eye for color range. Great so far and a great time passer, and extremely satisfying to finish each puzzle with the least moves!”
“Really relaxing, various levels and easily replayable!”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be a tedious and time-consuming experience, with some players finding it excessively frustrating. However, others appreciate the slower pace as a way to relax and enjoy the game over time. Overall, the grinding aspect seems to be polarizing, appealing to some while deterring others.
“It's even more tedious than anything I had envisioned for the past 7 years!”
“Very difficult, very tedious, not for me.”
“The waiting for more prisms can get tedious, but accumulating them over time worked well for me.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal and often confusing, with players noting a lack of clear narrative despite the visually appealing design. While it serves as a stress reliever with engaging levels and quests, many users express a desire for a more developed storyline. Overall, the game is appreciated for its artistic qualities, but it may not satisfy those looking for a strong narrative.
“I'm an aspiring indie video-game developer and this app is helping me to consider colors for my storyboard, as well to define the artistic style of my video game.”
“I wish there was more story though.”