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 unique blend of logic puzzles and RPG elements, providing a satisfying gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.
- There is a wide variety of dungeon types and puzzle mechanics, ensuring that each run feels fresh and challenging.
- The game is well-balanced, allowing players to strategize and manage resources effectively while solving puzzles.
- Some puzzles can be unsolvable, leading to frustrating moments where players must guess, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The user interface and controls can feel clunky at times, making navigation and item management less intuitive.
- There are occasional bugs and crashes reported, which can disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.
- gameplay39 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a compelling core loop centered around logic puzzles, which are both addictive and varied, providing a satisfying challenge. While some players find the mechanics and combat simplistic, the integration of RPG elements and resource management adds depth and keeps the experience engaging. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving and light combat, appealing to fans of the genre despite some minor UI and design issues.
“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.”
“The game is bad; the mechanics aren't original and the gameplay loop isn't fun.”
“In between dungeon runs, you can spend your earned points on character upgrades, but they're not especially meaningful; they provide small boosts to give the game a veneer of 'death-and-power-up' gameplay, but it basically remains the same game regardless.”
“The UI is a little iffy, and the English is obviously translated, but besides some distinctions between 'a mimic' and '1 mimic', it doesn't impede the gameplay in a meaningful way.”
- replayability11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its procedurally generated dungeons, diverse puzzle types, and multiple difficulty levels, offering players a fresh experience with each playthrough. Users appreciate the variety of logic puzzles and the ability to tackle challenges solo or with friends, making it a valuable and engaging choice for puzzle enthusiasts. Despite some minor frustrations with certain puzzle mechanics, the overall consensus is that the game provides ample replay value and enjoyment.
“It's a great puzzle game with a ton of replayability, with all the different dungeon styles unlocked after the first few; there's a lot of value in this game!”
“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.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game is simple and not particularly deep, serving primarily as a backdrop for the puzzle mechanics rather than a focal point. While there are amusing snippets and hints of a plot, character development is minimal, and the main narrative can be completed easily, with optional challenge modes available for those seeking more difficulty. Overall, the story is considered a low-commitment aspect that complements the gameplay rather than driving it.
“After you complete the 'main' story, there are also a small set of challenge dungeons that introduce 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % 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 be too loud even at low volumes. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, it could benefit from greater diversity.
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % 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 and RPG aesthetics, while the music is also praised as a highlight.
“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.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a game from a decade ago.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, making exploration feel tedious.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game effectively combines logic puzzles with optimization elements, allowing players to make strategic choices to conserve resources such as health and equipment durability, while still providing the option to explore thoroughly.
“It scratches both the logic puzzle and optimization itches.”
“There are also little optimizations you can do to conserve resources like HP and equipment durability, reducing your reliance on opening absolutely every chest (although it is quite often possible).”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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 adds a lighthearted and amusing touch to the overall experience.
“The fact that it's called 'gut' instead of 'hunger' is really funny to me for some reason.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
“I love how the characters have such quirky personalities that make every interaction a joy.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is minimal, with only vague hints at a plot line and little to no growth or depth in the characters themselves.
“There are hints at a plot line, but no other character development.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of backstory and depth in the character arcs.”
