Liquidum

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay5 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 a level generator, ensuring endless replayability and enjoyment.
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 technical issues, such as window sizing problems and high GPU usage, which can affect gameplay.
While the game has a lot of content, some reviewers noted that the main campaign is relatively short compared to the additional features.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The gameplay is a unique twist on traditional picross/nonogram puzzles, introducing additional mechanics like fluid dynamics and boats that enhance complexity and challenge. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of new mechanics, allowing for mastery and strategic thinking, while the variety of clever puzzles keeps the experience engaging. Overall, the game successfully combines familiar logic puzzle elements with innovative features, making it stand out in the genre.
- “It starts out as picross/nonogram, but layers in additional novel mechanics as the game progresses.”
- “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 usual 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.”
- “There is a lot of room between mastering a mechanic and getting to know a new one, and how you increasingly start applying what you've learned is what made this game different for me than other puzzles.”
- “And there are even more mechanics you'll encounter that render the game quite hard.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game are functional and serve their purpose in supporting the puzzle gameplay, though they are not particularly striking or elaborate. However, the high GPU usage is notable for a puzzle game, suggesting that the visuals may be more demanding than expected. Some users also mention that the interface can become cluttered with hints and information, which can detract from the overall aesthetic experience.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game serves its purpose by maintaining focus on the logic puzzles rather than drawing attention to itself, though it is described as repetitive and quickly becomes tiresome. Overall, while not elaborate, the soundtrack effectively supports the gameplay experience.
- “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 soundtrack is just a track, and it gets tiring fast.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by a chill and encouraging environment that fosters learning and problem-solving, enhanced by well-planned stage progression.
- “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 stage progression.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged and on edge.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability on Linux, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.
- “Runs great on Linux.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game is well-optimized, featuring a variety of settings such as dark mode, blue light filter, and options to disable timers and allow mistakes, which enhance user experience. Additionally, it supports cloud saving and multiple profiles, contributing to its overall functionality and accessibility.
- “The game features well-designed levels and mechanics, along with a variety of achievements. I appreciate the cloud saving and the ability to create different profiles. The extensive settings, including dark mode, blue light filter, timer disable option, and clue optimizations, enhance the overall experience.”
- “I love the optimization options available in the game. The ability to customize settings like disabling the timer and allowing mistakes really makes it more enjoyable and accessible.”
- “The inclusion of various settings for optimization, such as a blue light filter and clue adjustments, shows that the developers care about player comfort and experience.”
- “The game has potential, but the optimization is severely lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues.”
- “Despite the interesting mechanics, the optimization problems make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I appreciate the variety of settings, but the overall optimization feels rushed and incomplete.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability through a variety of content, including daily challenges, procedurally generated levels, and user-created 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.”