JQ: chemistry
- April 9, 2018
- Snkl Studio
Get on SteamJQ: Chemistry is a quiz game that tests your knowledge of chemical elements with 75 questions across three difficulty levels. Enjoy pleasant music as you play and earn Steam Achievements. The game was created using Clickteam Fusion 2.5 and features music by Erwarda Savitnaag.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game effectively teaches the abbreviations of elements from the periodic table, fulfilling its primary educational goal.
- The straightforward quiz format makes it easy for players to understand and engage with the game without prior training.
- The achievements system provides motivation for players, especially those interested in collecting achievements, enhancing replay value for certain user demographics.
- The game lacks basic features that could improve user experience, such as adjustable settings for resolution and sound.
- There is no progression system to keep players engaged over time; once players learn the abbreviations, there is little incentive to replay.
- The fixed order of elements reduces the challenge and replayability of the game, making it predictable and potentially less engaging.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple and clear quiz format that is easy for players to engage with, requiring no prior training. While enjoyable and fun, the basic mechanics could benefit from enhancements like timed responses and unlockable levels to add depth. Overall, the game offers a brief experience, aligning with its low price point.
“Simple and clear gameplay: the straightforward quiz format makes it easy for players to understand and engage with the game without prior training.”
“Basic gameplay, but it is a simple quiz that is fun to play.”
“Game mechanics: the quiz format, while straightforward, could be enhanced with additional mechanics such as timed responses, levels that unlock as the player progresses, or even mini-games that incorporate the learned knowledge in different contexts.”
“Don't expect days and weeks of gameplay as it is very short, which is reflected in its price, especially when it is on sale for pennies.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack, composed by Erwarda Savitnaag, is available as downloadable content and is generally described as pleasant, promoting effective learning without inducing sleepiness. However, some users find the ambient music annoying and lacking in customization options, as the game only allows toggling sound effects on and off.
“Pleasant music.”
“The soundtrack in this game probably won't make you sleepy, allowing you to learn more effectively than from the old-fashioned system of learning with books.”
“The soundtrack is an extra that can be found as downloadable content.”
“The soundtrack in this game probably won't make you sleepy, so you can learn more effectively than from the old-fashioned system of learning, which are books.”
“The game has an automatic resolution and offers no settings of any kind - just toggle sound effects on and off, and the soundtrack is definitely something annoying - it's just crappy ambient noise.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while the achievements system motivates some players to revisit the game, the lack of randomization and fixed order of elements diminishes overall challenge and engagement, leading to a perception that there is little incentive to replay once all content is completed.
“The achievements system provides motivation for players, especially those interested in collecting achievements, which enhances replay value for certain user demographics.”
“Adding randomization to the quiz questions improves replay value and maintains challenge.”
“The fixed order of elements reduces the challenge and replayability of the game, making it predictable and potentially less engaging.”
“It offers no replay value at all, because when you've finished with your 70+ elements, there won't be anything to do.”
“Add randomization to the quiz questions to improve replay value and maintain challenge.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by outdated retro pixel art, which some players may find charming, but it lacks customization options and resolution settings, leading to a generally low-quality visual experience. This choice may appeal to a niche audience but could deter those seeking modern graphical fidelity.
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The user expresses a commitment to exploring the diverse stories in their extensive game library, indicating a desire to experience a variety of narratives across different titles.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the unique experience of learning while engaging in grinding for achievements, highlighting it as a refreshing aspect of the gameplay.
