LogiGun
- July 22, 2014
- Alfred Lam
Get on Steam"LogiGun is a physics-based puzzle platformer with over 40 levels and a variety of unique guns that allow players to solve increasingly complex challenges. The game is 100% combat free, focusing on a sharp mind and a keen eye to progress. New features in the Steam version include unlockable journal entries, improved graphics, and achievements."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a wide variety of interesting and challenging puzzles that are rewarding to solve.
- The level design is superb, showcasing novel mechanics and providing a good difficulty ramp throughout the game.
- The game has a unique premise with engaging gameplay elements that fans of puzzle platformers will appreciate.
- The controls and physics are often described as floaty and imprecise, making platforming and stacking blocks frustrating.
- There are no save points within levels, which can lead to repeated attempts if players drop or misplace items.
- The story is considered one-dimensional and lacks depth, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a diverse and evolving set of mechanics that challenge players in a balanced manner, making it engaging for puzzle enthusiasts. While some controls feel loose and the jump mechanic is inconveniently mapped, the game compensates with interesting puzzles and a well-designed level structure that encourages exploration. Although the mechanics may not be groundbreaking, they effectively facilitate unique interactions with the environment, providing hours of enjoyable content.
“Each level showcases some novel way for the different mechanics to fit together; not a shred of level is wasted.”
“If you like puzzle games, this is definitely a good one I can recommend to you; it's up there along with English Country Tune and Snakebird in terms of pure gameplay.”
“The controls feel very loose at times, and I still get annoyed that the jump mechanic is set to default to the 'W' key rather than the spacebar.”
“The number of mechanics is sometimes overwhelming, too.”
“The guns - most easily described as platform, crossbow, grapple, and magnet - allow for some interesting and actually challenging puzzles, and even if the game's nothing to look at visually, ordinarily the core gameplay at work here would signal a thumbs-up from me.”
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally viewed as one-dimensional and could be improved, but it is still enjoyable and complements the overall experience. Players appreciate the campaign's size, featuring 40 levels and a short epilogue, which adds depth despite the narrative shortcomings. Overall, while the story may not be the standout feature, it does not significantly detract from the game's value, especially for fans of the puzzle platformer genre.
“This is a truly challenging puzzle platformer with a great difficulty ramp, amazing art style, and enjoyable story.”
“Not finished the game quite yet, but with five main story puzzles left to do, and extra levels to do after that, I feel confident in recommending this game to anyone who enjoys the puzzle platformer genre.”
“Additionally, the story seemed very one-dimensional.”
“Despite my complaints about the controls and the storyline, this puzzle game was worth the money I paid for it.”
“However, these minor irritations do not detract too much from the size and scope of the campaign - 40 playable levels plus a short epilogue to cap the story arc.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful, minimalist style that effectively serves the gameplay, despite some criticism of the anime-like cutscenes that clash with the overall aesthetic. The visuals contribute to an engaging and explorative experience, enhancing the puzzle platforming elements while maintaining a balanced challenge. Overall, the art style is considered a strong point, complementing the game's enjoyable story and diverse mechanics.
“This is a truly challenging puzzle platformer with a great difficulty ramp, amazing art style, and enjoyable story.”
“+ beautiful, minimalist graphics”
“It has great graphics; the screenshots may look very simplistic, but they serve the game's purpose very well, and the overall level design makes the game very explorative.”
“The anime-like cutscenes don't match the rest of the visuals.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while players found some later puzzles rewarding and capable of justifying their purchase, control issues detracted from the overall experience, preventing a fully satisfying emotional engagement.
