Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down!

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"Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down!" is a puzzle game where you play as Officer Patricia Wagon, fighting fires and rescuing citizens in Tangent City. Use your Infinity Dousing Apparatus to put out flames and slide blocks to clear a path. With 50 challenging puzzles and quirky illustrations, this game offers hours of engrossing gameplay.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

music11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It's a fun and simple puzzle game that offers a decent challenge, especially for those looking to improve their speed and efficiency in solving puzzles.
At its low price point, the game provides good value for casual gamers looking for a quick distraction with enjoyable gameplay.

The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, particularly when using a mouse, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
The game lacks essential features such as a tutorial, options menu, and controller support, making it feel like a lazy port from mobile to PC.
Many puzzles rely heavily on trial and error rather than thoughtful problem-solving, leading to frustration, especially with tight time limits.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and energetic quality, reminiscent of disco and retro vibes, with standout contributions from composer Jake Kaufman. While the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, some players noted issues like poor looping and a grating victory theme. Overall, the music is considered a highlight, complementing the game's charming visuals and challenging puzzles.
- “This has got to be the most unique puzzler, with graphics like Saturday morning cartoons and the grooviest music that will take you to an era when disco was still king.”
- “Jake Kaufman's pumping music score makes for a memorable soundtrack.”
- “The music is great in my opinion; it certainly made me feel pumped even while facing hard stages, and I caught myself humming some stage themes a few times.”
- “My main criticisms are the victory music; something about it is very grating.”
- “The music is neat and pumping, but has some little quirks here and there, such as bad looping (the song started over and then immediately jumped to a part in the middle).”
- “As usual with WayForward, the music is fine, but it doesn't stand out.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing its performance issues, such as long boot times and high CPU usage, alongside inconsistent command registration that detracts from the experience. While the game features simple mechanics and clever twists that can lead to engaging puzzle-solving, many find the core gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, making it more suitable for casual play rather than serious puzzle enthusiasts. Overall, it offers a visually appealing experience but falls short in delivering a fluid and engaging gameplay experience.
- “One of the great joys of this game is the par time gameplay.”
- “Simple mechanics which lead to cunning solutions over time, so the game is fun to play and reasonably addictive.”
- “Each stage introduces a new item/mechanic, such as flippable pipes that turn 90 degrees and can't be moved, mud as a destroyable obstacle, or neon pipes that only show what pipe they are when in contact with water.”
- “Just imagine Super Meat Boy, but it takes several minutes to boot up, eats all 100% of your CPU power no matter what hardware you have, and in gameplay, the game registers only 1 action per button press, having a hard time consistently registering other simplest commands, making it even worse in addition to 50% of brute force gameplay instead of actual puzzle solving.”
- “The time limit is near impossible to beat and the core gameplay is repetitive and niche.”
- “If you're looking for some deep gameplay and puzzle solving, you'd probably want to look elsewhere.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant, cartoonish style reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons, complemented by smooth pixel art and charming animations. Players appreciate the unique art direction and cute character designs, which enhance the overall enjoyable vibe of the game, despite its simplicity. The visuals, along with catchy music, contribute to a nostalgic and engaging experience.
- “This has got to be the most unique puzzler, with graphics like Saturday morning cartoons and the grooviest music that will take you to an era when disco was still king.”
- “Fantastic music, with great art style, animation, and such.”
- “Still challenging without being outright difficult or frustrating; the graphics are still charming, and the music is still catchy as hell.”
- “The graphics are 2D but smooth.”
- “Still challenging without being outright difficult or frustrating; the graphics are still charming.”
- “Runs smooth as butter, given the pixel graphics.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story in the game is minimal and lacks depth, with players noting that character backgrounds are not adequately explored, leaving them confused about motivations and roles. While the game features appealing visuals and music, the narrative feels underdeveloped, relying on vague concepts rather than a cohesive plot.
- “Still, it's typical WayForward gaming - come for the pictures of cute girls and the catchy music, stay for the story and challenging puzzles.”
- “Or, for that matter, any story at all.”
- “I know 'Patty Wagon' has a backstory because I see other games with her in it where she's a cop, but it's not covered in this game, so I have no idea who any of the characters are, or why she's a firefighter now.”
- “I guess 'the building has strategically placed fires and blocks you can apparently control through firefighting police telekinesis' is the only story you need.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, with puzzles that lack challenge and often feel more like a chore than an engaging experience. The overall contradiction in the game's design contributes to a sense of dissatisfaction with the grinding elements.
- “This game is far too contradictory for its purpose; what it tries to offer quickly becomes far more frustrating and tedious than it should be.”
- “The puzzles range from brain-dead easy to just fumbling about until they're solved; none are particularly difficult or thought-provoking, though some come across as tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music significantly enhances the emotional experience, energizing players during challenging stages and leaving a lasting impression, as many found themselves humming the themes afterward.
- “The music is great in my opinion; it certainly made me feel pumped even while facing hard stages, and I caught myself humming some stage themes a few times.”

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2h Average play time

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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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