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Liquidum

97%Game Brain Score
gameplay, atmosphere
graphics, music
97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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"Liquidum" is an underwater-themed picross puzzle game that challenges players to strategically fill interconnected aquariums with flowing water. With 70+ handcrafted levels, diverse mechanics such as hidden hints and diagonal walls, and daily themed levels, players will need to think critically and solve puzzles to progress. Explorer Mode offers an endless adventure with procedurally generated levels and adjustable difficulty.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Liquidum offers a unique twist on traditional nonogram puzzles with its fluid mechanics, providing a fresh and engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
  • The game features a variety of content, including daily challenges, weekly marathons, and user-generated puzzles, ensuring high replayability and value for players.
  • The learning curve is smooth, making it accessible for newcomers while still offering depth and complexity for seasoned players.
  • The user interface can feel cluttered and unpolished, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players have reported bugs related to window sizing and performance issues, particularly on certain devices.
  • While the game has a lot of content, some reviewers noted that the main campaign could be considered short, leaving players wanting more.
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a unique twist on traditional picross/nonogram puzzles, introducing fluid mechanics and additional layers of complexity as players progress. Users appreciate the gradual introduction of new mechanics, which enhances the learning curve and keeps the puzzles engaging and challenging. Overall, the game combines clever design with a variety of settings and features, making it a standout in the puzzle genre.

    • “It starts out as picross/nonogram, but layers in additional novel mechanics as the game progresses.”
    • “With these mechanics, the game comes up with really clever puzzles, from straightforward 'here are all the row/column clues', through 'there are no number clues, just connectedness clues', to bare bones 'there are no clues other than you need to place 5 boats and 12.5 water'.”
    • “I thought this would be just a picross clone, but it stands out with some rather unique mechanics that have you thinking in a different way than usually with this type of game.”
    • “I've never been a puzzle gamer, since I usually have a lot of difficulty learning the mechanics, how things work, how I am supposed to solve the puzzle, then I get frustrated and move on to another game.”
    • “And there are even more mechanics you'll encounter that render the game quite hard.”
    • “[b]tldr[/b] nonograms variant with simple 'fluid mechanics', a bit rough around the edges but touches all the bases of a puzzle game of this kind.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are functional and align with expectations for a puzzle title, though they are not particularly striking. However, the high GPU usage is notable, causing some players' graphics cards to work harder than anticipated for a game of this genre. The interface can become cluttered with hints and information, which may detract from the overall visual experience.

    • “The visuals are what you would expect from a game of this nature, although the interface can get cluttered at times with all the hints and other information.”
    • “Additionally, the game's GPU usage is extremely high; my graphics card fan is spinning like crazy, as if it's running a AAA game, which is quite unusual for such a pure puzzle game.”
    • “The graphics and music aren't fancy, but they're not there to grab your attention; they do their job of keeping your focus right where it should be, on the logic puzzle in front of you.”
    • “The visuals are what you would expect from a game of this nature, although the interface gets cluttered at times with all the hints and other information.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is functional but unremarkable, serving primarily to support the gameplay without drawing attention to itself. However, the repetitive nature of the soundtrack can become tiresome over time. Overall, it effectively maintains focus on the logic puzzles, though it lacks variety and engagement.

    • “The soundtrack is just a track, from what I could tell, and gets tiring fast.”
    • “The graphics and music aren't fancy, but they're not there to grab your attention; they do their job of keeping your attention right where it should be, on the logic puzzle in front of you.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a chill and encouraging environment that fosters learning and problem-solving, complemented by well-planned stage progression. This combination enhances the overall experience, motivating players to engage with the puzzles.

    • “I believe I only got the encouragement to keep learning, thinking, and trying to solve these puzzles thanks to the chill atmosphere and smooth planning of the stages' progression.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game runs smoothly on Linux, indicating strong stability on that platform.

    • “Runs great on Linux.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers robust optimization features, including a variety of settings such as dark mode, blue light filter, and options to disable timers and allow mistakes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, it supports cloud saving and multiple profiles, contributing to its overall functionality and accessibility.

    • “The game features good levels and mechanics, along with decent achievements. It offers cloud saving, different profiles, and a plethora of settings, including dark mode, a blue light filter, the option to disable the timer, allow mistakes, and optimize clues.”
    • “The variety of settings available, such as dark mode, blue light filter, and clue optimizations, really enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “With options to disable the timer and allow mistakes, the game provides a flexible environment that caters to different play styles.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability through a variety of content, including daily levels, procedurally generated levels, and user-designed levels, ensuring players have fresh experiences each time they play.

    • “There are daily levels, procedurally generated levels, and user-designed levels, so the replay value is as high as possible for this kind of game.”

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