Milky Way Map
- March 9, 2018
- Wijat
- 25h median play time
Get on Steam"Milky Way Map" is a 3D puzzle game with infinite levels, made using Unreal Engine. It features a unique hexagonal grid geometry and original music. Your progress is saved by generating pattern images, and a leaderboard showcases players' highest levels. The game aims to provide an enjoyable experience through its beautiful renders and challenging puzzles.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing atmosphere with nice visuals and lighting, enhancing the overall experience.
- Gameplay is addictive and becomes more challenging after the initial levels, providing a satisfying progression.
- The ability to rotate pieces both clockwise and counter-clockwise is a helpful feature that improves gameplay efficiency.
- Some levels lack challenge early on, which may deter players looking for consistent difficulty.
- The game has technical issues, such as displaying on the wrong monitor and mouse cursor restrictions in windowed mode.
- Randomly generated levels can lead to frustrating difficulty spikes, especially past level 40, which may disrupt the game's chill vibe.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Players find the gameplay addictive and visually appealing, but express disappointment over the lack of new gameplay elements and visual variety after reaching higher levels. This stagnation in content has led some to consider uninstalling the game, despite its initial engaging mechanics.
“One of the reasons that people keep playing Threes by Sirvo LLC beyond the gameplay is to see what the next larger numbered piece is going to look like, what kind of personality it evokes, and that fun feeling of discovery.”
“The gameplay is addictive, and the graphics are well done.”
“No new visual hexagon pieces with zany shapes and stuff long after level 41's blast of new content. It feels like there are no new gameplay elements, such as wraparound connecting pieces or a set of pieces that all rotate at once.”
“Sadly, this is one of the main reasons why I'm uninstalling. The gameplay has become stale and lacks the excitement it once had.”
“The lack of new gameplay elements has made the experience feel repetitive and uninspired, diminishing the fun factor.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are well-executed and contribute positively to the gameplay experience, although some players may need to lower settings for smoother performance, particularly when using integrated graphics. Delays in response can detract from the experience, highlighting the importance of optimizing settings for individual hardware.
“The gameplay is addictive, the graphics are well done.”
“I had to set all graphics options to low and play in windowed mode just to achieve smooth framerates on my integrated graphics card. The experience would be even worse if there was a delay in my inputs, making me feel like the game is lagging.”
“The graphics are underwhelming, and even on low settings, the game struggles to maintain a consistent framerate.”
“Playing with low graphics settings makes the game look outdated and unappealing, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its overall chill atmosphere set in deep space, creating a relaxing experience. However, some users note that certain feelings or elements may contrast with this tranquil vibe.
“The overall chill atmosphere of taking place in deep space is nice.”
“These kinds of feelings may go against the chill atmosphere that the game radiates with.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized as unremarkable and uninspiring, contributing to an overall sense of boredom among players.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players generally find grinding to be a potentially enjoyable activity, especially for those interested in unlocking achievements. However, the appeal largely depends on individual preferences regarding repetitive tasks.
“Grinding feels more like a chore than a fun activity, making the game tedious.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself spending hours on grinding without any real sense of progress or reward.”
