Mallow Drops

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Mallow Drops is a gravity puzzle where two kiwis try to rescue their lost eggs in a shattered world. Turn everything upside down as you slide, shift and move through its tricky world, a mix of platformer and a sliding block puzzle. Getting to where you need to go is half the fun - just be sure to look before you leap! With Wooly Jumpers hopping about and Dirty Underbears surprising you suddenl…

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music3 negative mentions

Mallow Drops features a unique and engaging puzzle design that combines rotating mechanics with spatial reasoning, making it fun and challenging.
The game has a charming aesthetic and a high-quality soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Levels are well-designed with a good difficulty curve, providing a mix of easy and challenging puzzles that keep players engaged.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor gamepad support, non-functional settings options, and frequent pop-ups that interrupt gameplay.
There is a lack of an undo feature, which can be frustrating in a puzzle game where moves can lead to unintended consequences.
Some puzzles are poorly designed or nonsensical, and the game appears to be abandoned, leading to concerns about its long-term viability.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by smooth controls and engaging mechanics that evolve with each world, introducing new challenges and puzzles that build on the core concepts. Players appreciate the balance of relaxation and mental stimulation, with a charming aesthetic enhancing the experience. While some minor issues like pop-ups and a lack of full-screen mode exist, they do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Each of the 100 puzzles in Mallow Drops builds nicely on the core mechanics, from close-quarters traffic jams to wonderful linchpin moments when you find just the right alignment of blocks to fling yourself across the length of the level to the goal.”
- “The cute aesthetic and musical score help polish an already sparkling set of core mechanics, making the game absolutely perfect to sit down and chill out with while still throwing you plenty of headscratchers to keep you engaged.”
- “A fantastic game, with elegant mechanics and maddeningly fun puzzles!”
- “This causes a weird pop-up that interrupts gameplay.”
- “None of the bugs I encountered interfered with gameplay in any way, but the lack of a functioning full-screen mode is frustrating.”
- “Most of my hours of gameplay were for achievement hunting.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a high-quality soundtrack that complements its cute aesthetic and engaging mechanics. While some players find the menu music obnoxious, others appreciate the relaxing and puzzling atmosphere created by the contributions of Meghann O'Neill and Joel Pearson. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, making it enjoyable for both casual play and deeper engagement.
- “Meghann O'Neill and Joel Pearson provide a great soundtrack which is the perfect backing to this puzzling, yet relaxing, game.”
- “1) The music, at least in the menu and starting area, is really obnoxious.”
- “The soundtrack is high-quality even if it isn't a vast soundscape.”
- “The cute aesthetic and musical score help polish an already sparkling set of core mechanics, making the game absolutely perfect to sit down and chill out with while still throwing you plenty of headscratchers to keep you engaged.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are considered serviceable, featuring some variation across four distinct worlds, but lack customization options such as fullscreen and resolution settings. While the aesthetic is described as cute and complemented by a pleasant musical score, some players feel the overall visual presentation may not justify the full price. However, the engaging core mechanics make it enjoyable for a casual playthrough.
- “The cute aesthetic and musical score help polish an already sparkling set of core mechanics, making the game absolutely perfect to sit down and chill out with while still throwing you plenty of headscratchers to keep you engaged.”
- “Graphics are serviceable, with a little variation between 4 'worlds.' I got it on sale, and I don't think I'd be thrilled if I paid the full price, but it's worth a playthrough.”
- “No fullscreen, no controls, no graphics, no resolution settings, no nothing.”