Linkito
- July 23, 2024
- Kalinarm
Get on SteamConnect blocks to control robots, decode messages, and defuse bombs. Solve intricate mechanism-based brainteasers. Rise through the ranks of the Albatross Company to uncover their secrets, or build your own complex puzzles for the community!
Reviews
- The game features a well-designed level editor that allows for extensive creativity and community content.
- Puzzles are generally fun and intuitive, with a progressive difficulty curve that caters to both casual and more experienced players.
- The production value is high, with polished graphics, sound, and a charming storyline that enhances the overall experience.
- Some puzzles can be overly simplistic, making the game feel too easy for experienced players, with a desire for more challenging content.
- The game lacks a save and exit feature, which can lead to frustration if players need to take breaks during complex puzzles.
- Certain puzzles may not be solvable on specific CPUs, and there is no indication from the developers about addressing this issue.
- story11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, described as fun and engaging without unnecessary complexity, though some find it somewhat cliché. While the campaign is short, lasting around 6-8 hours, it features a cute narrative that complements the gameplay, with bonus levels providing additional challenge. Overall, players appreciate the balance between story and mechanics, though some desire more content to extend the experience.
“The story made it fun, without adding unnecessary complexity or length.”
“Overall interesting story and while short and mostly very easy, the bonus levels later on do get tricky.”
“The storyline is not bashed into your face every second and is a perfect addition to the gameplay.”
“The concept is fine, though the story is kind of cliché (evil corporation who runs the world vs the rebellion).”
“With a cute story, well-built interfaces, and lots of ideas, Linkito's story mode is over very quickly.”
“My only issue with the game is that the campaign is only about 6 - 8 hours long, so I really hope that the developer makes more levels for the campaign.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of puzzle difficulties, with a majority being easy to medium, and a small portion requiring intense focus. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics and overall game feel, though some criticize the reliance on tedious tasks rather than clever challenges. While the game offers enjoyable logic-based gameplay and a well-integrated storyline, it falters in its final section by abandoning established mechanics for a frustrating platforming experience.
“Very good game feel, juice, and interesting mechanics.”
“A very enjoyable logic sim with cool mechanics and story/campaign, really love the design/feel of it, highly recommend!”
“What's on offer right now is a short and enjoyable snack of a game that introduces new concepts and mechanics every couple of stages to stay interesting but doesn't ask much of the player.”
“That wouldn't really be a problem if the difficulty were due to clever use of game mechanics or something like that, but here it's largely achieved simply by making a tangled mess of wires and the game basically saying, 'here, sort this out.'”
“It feels like it never really gets going and bizarrely the final section of the game completely drops the mechanics established in the rest of the game and just becomes a frustrating platformer with no programmable aspects.”
“I'd say, 50% of the puzzles are really easy, to explain the mechanics, 40% are of medium difficulty, and 10% require your undivided attention.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their fantastic quality and strong visual style, contributing to an overall polished experience. Reviewers note that if the mechanical aspects match the visual excellence, the game could become even more exciting.
“The graphics are simply fantastic and sustain a strong visual style.”
“Sound, graphics, tutorials, transitions between levels, everything perfectly fits in place.”
“If they manage to get the level of mechanical polish to where the visuals are already, then things could get really exciting.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-polished and effectively sets the mood for puzzle-solving, enhancing the overall experience. While some users find it merely "alright," it is generally appreciated for its contribution to the game's atmosphere.
“The music creates a perfect mood for puzzle-solving.”
“Well polished, the music is enjoyable and visually very cool.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable overall, but note that certain puzzles can become tedious, leading to a sense of grinding in the gameplay experience.
“The game has some enjoyable moments, but the grinding can feel tedious and repetitive.”
“While the puzzles are interesting, the amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming.”
“I appreciate the challenge, but the constant grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
