Love: A Puzzle Box Filled with Stories
- October 21, 2020
- Rocketship Park
Get on Steam"Love: A Puzzle Box Filled with Stories" is a narrative-driven puzzle game that explores various aspects of love through a series of interconnected stories. Players uncover different narratives by solving puzzles and making choices that impact the outcome of each tale. With a unique art style and thought-provoking themes, this game provides a fresh take on the puzzle genre and challenges players to think deeply about the complexities of love.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a lovely soundtrack that enhances the emotional experience.
- The puzzles are engaging and often require creative thinking, providing a satisfying challenge.
- The stories are heartwarming and can evoke genuine emotions, making for a unique and memorable gameplay experience.
- The controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, leading to a disjointed gameplay experience.
- Many puzzles lack clear logic or guidance, making it difficult to progress without random clicking.
- The narrative can be confusing and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more clarity and connection to the story.
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and emotional impact, enhancing the overall experience with a charming and catchy soundtrack. Reviewers appreciate how the music complements the game's visuals and storytelling, creating a powerful atmosphere that resonates with players. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's heart and style.
“The stories are very sweet and the music is a great accompaniment.”
“Great slow-paced puzzler with some high-quality music you'll be humming for days.”
“It isn't often a game can get you feeling emotional after the first ten minutes, but this game's visuals, music premise, and charm come together in such a powerful way.”
“The music works so well and it's been a joy to walk through the different stories.”
“Great slow paced puzzler with some high quality music you'll be humming for days.”
“It isn't often a game can get you feeling emotional after the first ten minutes but this game's visuals, music premise and charm come together in such a powerful way.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it confusing and difficult to follow, leading to frustration during gameplay. In contrast, others appreciate its emotional depth and heartwarming elements, praising it for avoiding clichés while still engaging players. Overall, the narrative seems to be a point of contention, with a divide between those who find it lacking and those who enjoy its emotional resonance.
“In my humble opinion, this is the perfect way to make an emotionally charged story without drifting into the realms of cliche.”
“I was worried that from the first story-puzzle this game would be emotionally exhausting; on the contrary, I just can’t wait to play more of it.”
“Story elements are heart-warming but not overly sentimental.”
“Maybe it's just me, but I am unable to follow along with the story, so I click on things and somehow still complete the puzzles.”
“Really obtuse puzzle solving, unresponsive controls (for a point-and-click game, that's actually almost impressive), unskippable credits, and an overall mediocre story.”
“I wished there was more creative input in the storyline.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are described as charming and emotionally engaging, effectively complementing its narrative and gameplay elements. However, some users noted issues such as frame drops and graphical glitches, which detracted from the overall visual experience. Overall, while the aesthetic is appealing, technical problems may hinder its impact.
“Cute graphics, emotional little stories (at least the one in the demo and the first bits that I got to see already).”
“It isn't often a game can get you feeling emotional after the first ten minutes, but this game's visuals, music, premise, and charm come together in such a powerful way.”
“The game is lacking in visuals and narrative - two of the points that should've been the strongest...”
“☐ frame drops/graphical issues”
“The graphics are charming.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions, with players noting that it can make them cry within the first ten minutes. Its touching stories, charming visuals, and music create a powerful emotional experience without falling into clichés, offering heart-warming narratives that are engaging rather than exhausting. Overall, it successfully balances emotional depth with charm, leaving players eager for more.
“It is a touching look at love and relationships.”
“In my humble opinion, this is the perfect way to make an emotionally charged story without drifting into the realms of cliché.”
“It isn't often a game can get you feeling emotional after the first ten minutes, but this game's visuals, music, premise, and charm come together in such a powerful way.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, such as rotating the building to solve puzzles and a time travel element that adds depth. While the puzzles are engaging and the graphics and music are appealing, some players feel the story lacks clarity and could benefit from better explanations. Overall, the gameplay is considered interesting and enjoyable, despite some narrative shortcomings.
“I really liked the concept and gameplay; I just wish there was a little bit more explanation about the stories because I feel like I missed a lot!”
“Beyond the charming graphic aesthetic, the catchy soundtrack, the just tricky enough puzzles, and a brilliant time travel mechanic, this game also has heart.”
“The game mechanic of rotating stories in an apartment building to create some action is easy to grasp but carries some depth.”
“I really liked the concept and gameplay, but I wish there was a little more explanation about the stories because I feel like I missed a lot!”
“The gameplay is an intense grind.”
“The game mechanic (rotating stories in an apartment building to create some action) is easy to grasp but lacks depth.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report encountering various bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, leading to a generally unstable experience. These issues can disrupt immersion and hinder overall enjoyment of the game.
“The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
“I encountered numerous stability issues, including frequent crashes and frame drops.”
“The constant glitches make it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its emotional range, seamlessly transitioning from laugh-out-loud moments to poignant scenes that evoke deep feelings, creating a compelling and dynamic experience.
“One minute I'm laughing, the next minute I'm choking back tears.”
“The humor in this game is so clever; it caught me off guard and had me in stitches!”
“I love how the game balances humor with serious moments, making the experience unforgettable.”
