Little Square Things

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Little Square Things is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by gbelo and was released on September 28, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Congratulations, warehouse keeper! You've been promoted!Little Square Things is a COMPLETELY FREE (if you couldn't tell) Sokoban-like puzzle game. The objective is simple: Move boxes around to cover up some panels.But this isn't your father's warehouse. In Little Square Things, you are the boxes. All of them. All of the Square Things respond to your every move, and so it's up to you keep them coor…

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Innovative puzzle mechanics where you control multiple squares simultaneously with diverse behaviors, offering varied and clever solutions.
Large amount of content with around 130 levels and a rewarding 3-star system that adds replayability and challenge without becoming frustrating.
Polished old-school aesthetic combined with quality of life features like adjustable speed, unlimited undo, and clean interface, making it accessible and enjoyable.

Minimalistic and retro graphics style may not appeal to everyone and can be seen as low quality or hard to visually interpret.
Lack of a meaningful story or narrative element, which may reduce engagement for players looking for more context or plot.
Some issues with occasional crashes and minor bugs, as well as slightly confusing control choices or progression quirks.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a classic sokoban experience enhanced with diverse mechanics like multipush, multiple character control, and projectiles, creating varied and fresh levels throughout. While not revolutionary, the cohesive integration of mechanics gradually increases difficulty and complexity, providing a rewarding sense of progression. Small refinements contribute to smooth controls, though some mechanics may be confusing for certain objectives.
- “Some mechanics are more used than others of course, but for the majority of the game, each level feels different and fresh.”
- “I really don't understand the mechanics - how are you supposed to collect star shards on the blue areas and still complete the game?”
- “It starts out easy, introduces loads of mechanics and gameplay twists and ends up devilishly difficult by the time you reach the latter worlds.”
- “Later worlds have levels that seem completely bonkers at first glance, but the feeling of progressing through the game while understanding its layers of gameplay mechanics and getting better at it is very gratifying.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently described as retro and reminiscent of early '90s DOS aesthetics, featuring simple, pixelated visuals that some find nostalgic and charming, while others view them as outdated or unattractive. Overall, the style fits the game's nostalgic theme but may deter players seeking modern graphics.
- “It nails the early '90s DOS aesthetic perfectly, down to the googly-eyed and dithered 'square things' and the POV-Ray rendered title screen.”
- “The game has a fantastic retro feel from the 'DOS' loading screen to the old-style graphics and awesome chip-tune style music.”
- “Onto the other stuff, achievements were fun, I like the graphics, music, and sounds were good.”
- “That means people just added this to their library and never installed it, or they took one look at the graphics and derivative sokoban ripoff game design and noped right out.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “I wanted to like the game, but the graphics are just too bad for me.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is widely praised for its catchy, chip-tune style that perfectly complements the game's retro aesthetic, enhancing the nostalgic experience. While some find it enjoyable and fitting, others see it as pleasant but not particularly impactful. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and fitting aspect of the game.
- “All around fun game, nostalgia trip and perfect music to boot!”
- “The game has a fantastic retro feel from the 'dos' loading screen to the old style graphics and awesome chip-tune style music.”
- “The soundtrack fits really well, too.”
- “The music is an earful yet catchy, yet inconsequential.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story received mixed reactions, with some users finding it great while others considered it awful or irrelevant to the overall experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is light and amusing, contributing positively to the overall experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in this game is kept engaging by limiting the use of multiple characters to appropriate situations, avoiding the tediousness often associated with multi-agent gameplay.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability by encouraging players to revisit levels to collect all stars, providing extended value and motivation to replay.
- “I really appreciate how much mileage you can get out of one level with the replayability of collecting each star.”