Illie

About

Illie is a puzzle game where players must turn the floor green by stepping on it and reach the finish tile in each level. With multiple solutions available for each level, players must guide the character "illie" through various labyrinths and to the exit. The game encourages creativity and strategic thinking in its simple yet challenging gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

music6 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and fun puzzle mechanic that can be enjoyable for fans of tile-based puzzles.
It's a quick game that can be completed in under an hour, making it a good option for achievement hunters.
When on sale, the low price makes it a decent value for the amount of gameplay provided.

The game is overly simplistic, with many levels feeling repetitive and lacking in challenge.
Graphics and sound quality are poor, contributing to an overall lack of polish and engagement.
The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 30 minutes, leading to concerns about its value at full price.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
79%
11%
The gameplay is criticized for its minimalistic design and lack of variety, with only a few mechanics introduced and underutilized throughout the game. Players can expect around 45-60 minutes of basic puzzle-solving, but many levels feel repetitive and uninspired, leading to a recommendation to wait for a sale rather than pay full price. Overall, while the core mechanics have potential, their poor implementation detracts significantly from the experience.
- “The core mechanic is solid, mainly because it's ancient.”
- “You'll get more than half an hour of decent gameplay out of this game.”
- “For the price of $0.49, you get approximately 45 minutes of gameplay.”
- “I wouldn't recommend paying full price for the game because there is only about 45-60 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The levels aren't particularly inspired and there is exactly one gameplay twist which doesn't appear until the very end of the game, and then only in a few levels, making the game on the easier and less interesting side.”
- “While the game mechanic is decent, the implementation is poor.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The graphics are widely criticized for being outdated and of low quality, relying on retro pixel art that fails to impress. Players note the lack of customization options and resolution settings, further detracting from the visual experience. Overall, the aesthetic is minimal and unappealing, with many describing the graphics as laughably poor.
- “This game won't win any graphic awards but the music was nice and catchy.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “The graphics are laughably poor.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
36%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it monotonous and annoying, while others describe it as nice and catchy. Many users express frustration over limited sound options and the inability to turn off music without also disabling sound effects. Overall, the music seems to detract from the experience for some, while others find it acceptable.
- “The music was nice and catchy.”
- “No glitches or technical problems.”
- “The game has only 3 options - disabling music, sound effects, and fullscreen.”
- “The graphics are not pretty to look at and the mind-numbing music playing in the background is annoying.”
- “In short, the game is too simple; I also hated trying to listen to the music.”
- “I didn't like the music or the sound effects, but I also disabled them pretty quickly and didn't give them much of a chance.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not prominently highlighted in the reviews, as the focus is primarily on the gameplay mechanics of navigating through square grid levels. There is a lack of depth in emotional engagement, suggesting that the game may prioritize puzzle-solving over evoking feelings.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be enjoyable and effective, with users expressing a surprising level of recommendation despite any initial reservations.
- “But funny enough, I can recommend this.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users report a stable experience with no glitches or technical issues. However, some have noted difficulty in managing sound settings, specifically turning off sound effects while keeping the music on.
- “No glitches or technical problems, although I couldn't figure out how to turn the sound off (only the music).”