LOOP: A Tranquil Puzzle Game

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"Loop: A Tranquil Puzzle Game" is a meditative puzzler with a minimalist UI and no timers or scores. The goal is to swap hexagon pieces to form connected lines in 100 levels, with added challenges of spinning and color-changing pieces. The full game includes a color blind mode and a procedural level generator for 1 billion possible levels. Follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, or Google+ for updates.

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Single-Player

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

LOOP offers a relaxing and meditative experience with soothing music and no time limits, making it perfect for unwinding.
The game features a good variety of puzzles with a steady difficulty curve, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.
With 100 handcrafted levels and an almost infinite number of procedurally generated puzzles, LOOP offers great replayability and value for puzzle enthusiasts.

Some players find the difficulty curve to be steep, with early levels being easy but later ones becoming quite challenging, which can lead to frustration.
The color differentiation can be problematic, even with a colorblind mode, making it difficult for some players to distinguish between certain tiles.
The last achievement requires completing 1,000 procedurally generated puzzles, which some players feel is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The music in the game is generally described as soothing and relaxing, with a mix of serene tones and ambient rain sounds that enhance the meditative experience of solving puzzles. While many players appreciate the calming atmosphere, some find the default rain sounds repetitive and suggest using personal soundtracks for a more engaging experience. Overall, the music complements the gameplay well, though there are calls for more variety in the soundtrack.
- “The puzzles can sometimes be very challenging, but the game is relaxing, at your own pace, with very nice soothing music and/or rain sounds (which can be adjusted or turned off independently).”
- “The music is serene and soothing, and the puzzles are pretty.”
- “From the soothing musical tones and peaceful designs of the loops, it's the perfect game to play at the end of a long day.”
- “The only thing I'd recommend is turning off the default background music (it's generic rain sounds which kind of get old) and put on your own soundtrack to suit your mood.”
- “Soundtrack could use a few more varieties of mellow, but that's a minor issue.”
- “- soundtrack is very poor.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay features a variety of mechanics, including tile-swapping, rotating tiles, and color-changing tiles, which contribute to a solid puzzle experience enhanced by calming sounds. However, some players feel the game lacks depth and variety, with a procedural generator that may not provide enough engaging content to justify its cost. Overall, while the puzzles are enjoyable and gradually introduce new mechanics, there is a desire for more innovative level design and gameplay elements.
- “I think this is a solid puzzle game with nice mechanics and calming/charming sounds (and volume adjusters in the options for those that need it).”
- “6 hours of gameplay - lovely music and raindrops which are very calming along with enjoyable puzzles which slowly introduce different mechanics.”
- “I think it would have been possible to build new mechanics and levels around those mechanics that encourage and reward thinking about these things.”
- “Besides tile-swapping, other mechanics include tiles that are fixed in place but rotate and tiles that are fixed in place but change colors.”
- “Loop: a tranquil puzzle game -- example of gameplay”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet effective, with a clean and pleasant art style that complements the gameplay. Players appreciate the bright and vivid visuals, which run smoothly even on lower-end systems, and the inclusion of a color blind option enhances accessibility. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's relaxing atmosphere.
- “The graphics appear simple, but they suit the game well.”
- “Simple, nice puzzle game with clean graphics.”
- “The puzzles are challenging and require thought; the music and sound effects are really relaxing, and the graphics are bright and vivid, with a color blind option if needed.”
- “The graphics are simplistic and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “While the graphics are bright and vivid, they don't compensate for the overall lack of polish.”
- “The graphics seem rushed and could use significant improvement to enhance the gaming experience.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game offers strong replayability with 100 initial levels complemented by a random level generator, providing an impressive one billion additional puzzles. Custom levels further enhance replay value, making the game highly engaging even after completing the default content. Overall, it is considered very replayable.
- “There are 100 levels, which is decent, and then there's a random level generator for great replayability.”
- “This game is infinitely replayable -- after the first 100 warm-up puzzles, there are literally one billion additional ones.”
- “Custom levels also provide more replay value after you finish the default levels.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be hit-or-miss, with some amusing moments arising from unexpected challenges, such as color-matching puzzles that feature a single outlier piece. However, there is a desire for more curated levels to enhance the comedic experience.
- “The humor in the game is spot on, especially when unexpected challenges arise, like when all pieces are the same color except for one border piece that needs a color change. It adds a funny twist to the gameplay!”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its challenges. It’s hilarious when you think you’ve got it all figured out, only to be thrown off by a quirky puzzle element!”
- “The comedic elements in the game keep me entertained, especially when the levels throw in some absurd scenarios that make me laugh out loud.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight the atmospheric music as a significant enhancement to the game's overall experience, effectively contributing to its immersive quality.
- “The atmospheric music is a deft touch.”
- “The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that feels alive.”
- “Every corner of the environment is filled with details that enhance the overall mood.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that the grinding aspect of the game often leads to tedious trial and error rather than meaningful strategy, making the experience feel frustrating and unproductive.
- “Sadly, the existing levels are designed such that considerations of this kind are either useless or more tedious than just applying trial and error.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”

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26h Median play time

20h Average play time

6-33h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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