Mimic Logic
- February 22, 2024
- Nihohe Soft
- 22h median play time
Get on Steam"Mimic Logic" is a procedurally generated roguelike logic puzzle game where you communicate with treasure boxes. Listen to the boxes' statements, identify the deceitful Mimics, and open the truthful ones to collect treasure. Be cautious, as accidentally opening a Mimic leads to game over. Utilize the gears and items obtained from treasure boxes to defeat enemies and advance through the dungeon. The puzzles are randomly generated for endless solving possibilities.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging mix of logic puzzles and RPG elements, making it a unique experience.
- It's a great value for the price, providing more content and depth than expected, with plenty of replayability due to randomly generated puzzles.
- The gameplay loop is addictive, encouraging players to think critically and solve puzzles quickly while managing resources.
- Some puzzles can be unsolvable or lead to frustrating 50/50 decisions, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The game can crash frequently on certain platforms, impacting playability.
- There are minor quality of life issues, such as a cumbersome inventory system and lack of full-screen mode.
- gameplay64 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a compelling core loop of logic puzzles, primarily focused on deduction, which many players find addictive and engaging. While the combat mechanics and resource management add depth, they serve as a supplement to the main puzzle-solving experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and relaxing atmosphere, with a variety of challenges that cater to different skill levels, though some may find the UI and translation issues slightly distracting.
“Before I go any deeper, I just want to say this: this game's core gameplay loop of being presented with logic puzzles (most knights and knaves style, some not), in which you must deduce using formal logic which ones are true and which ones are false alone is extremely compelling and addicting.”
“Its core gameplay loop is phenomenal and almost everything surrounding it only props it up and makes it better.”
“Challenging logic puzzles with the right amount of RPG/dungeon crawling mechanics to keep things from getting old and keep the game moving.”
“If you like this kind of puzzle, this game is almost nothing but these puzzles (there are other mechanics, but they are mostly inconsequential, basically serving to force you into not taking too long, and to walk away rather than guess).”
“There are many mechanics that have a steep learning curve.”
“I do wonder if the gameplay might be improved if it relied even more on menus than on walking around clicking on stuff.”
- replayability20 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its procedural generation and a variety of logic puzzles, with players noting the enjoyment of tackling different dungeon types and levels. While some puzzles may present a 50/50 challenge that could be perceived as unfair, these instances are rare and do not detract significantly from the overall experience. Overall, the game's unique concept and engaging gameplay make it a worthwhile investment for fans of deductive reasoning puzzles.
“Amazing logic game, loads of replay value, and the difficulty curves are really well balanced.”
“There's a decent bit of replayability as there are 7 dungeon types with different rules and types of clues to deal with, and each of those has at least 3 levels of dungeon to complete, if not more.”
“Mimic Logic is one of the only games I've found that has a near-infinite amount of replayable deductive reasoning puzzles and is easily worth double the asking price.”
“And it's procedural, so it has plenty of replay value.”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being enjoyable and fitting well with the overall fun atmosphere, especially considering the low price point. However, some players find it repetitive and wish for more variety, noting that it can become monotonous and even too loud at low volumes. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated, there are calls for improvement in its diversity and volume control.
“Great music and for $3 it's a must buy for puzzle fans.”
“Everything about it is just fun with the art, music, and gameplay.”
“Graphics are fine, music is great.”
“The music is also a bit endlessly repetitive, so I turned it off.”
“Every room looks the same, the music barely changes, and even the bosses at the end of each level are completely identical except for the stat buffs.”
“My only complaint (at all!) is the background music at 5% is still a bit loud for when I just want to have it paused while doing other things so I can step away and come back.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, featuring only a small narrative and hints of a plot without significant character development. While players can enjoy amusing story snippets and a sense of progression, the primary focus remains on logic puzzles, with optional challenge modes available for those seeking additional gameplay depth. Overall, the storyline serves more as a backdrop to the mechanics rather than a central element.
“Has a simple but satisfying sense of progression, and even some amusing story snippets to briefly tide you over as you get to grips with the game, as well as some bonus challenging modes for those who want to dive a little deeper.”
“I love that the storyline can be completed on the lower difficulty with optional harder puzzles for people like me who want the challenge.”
“After you complete the 'main' story, there are also a small set of challenge dungeons that throw in additional rules: a 'robber' that tells the truth but always steals gold from you, a minesweeper-esque dungeon where real chests give clues about how many mimics are nearby, a 'doubt' mode where mimics cause normal chests of the same color to lie, and a 'confuse' mode where one lying treasure chest exists.”
“No storyline or real strategy other than the logic puzzles.”
“There are hints at a plot line, but no other character development.”
“There is a small storyline as well.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game may appear antiquated, but they effectively complement the art style, combat, and gameplay mechanics, creating a cohesive experience. Players are encouraged to try the free demo, which showcases the game's strengths beyond its visuals, highlighting that the overall aesthetic and music are well-received.
“Seriously, try it, don't let the antiquated graphics throw you off, just download the free demo and play through the tutorial dungeon. This game actually does a really good job of selling itself to you through the demo, and it can explain itself in play better than any number of words on my part.”
“Art style, combat, and the actual gameplay mechanics fit each other really well.”
“Graphics are fine, music is great.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky naming choices, such as referring to "hunger" as "gut," which resonates with players and adds a lighthearted touch to the experience.
“The fact that it's called 'gut' instead of 'hunger' is really funny to me for some reason.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is minimal, with only vague hints at a plot line and a lack of depth in character progression.
“There are hints at a plot line, but no other character development.”
