MindCubes: Inside the Twisted Gravity Puzzle
- May 27, 2017
- DRUNKEN APES
The dark gravity-shifting puzzle platformer with twists. Solve countless MINDCUBES. Embody your MIND by creating your own MINDCUBES and make others suffer...
PC
Phone
Windows
Mobile Platform
Windows Phone
Reviews
- The game features a nice mix of platforming and logical puzzles, providing a good balance of challenge and entertainment.
- Most puzzles encourage careful thinking and problem-solving, with a variety of levels that do not repeat themselves.
- The atmosphere and aesthetics of the game are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- Controls can feel overly sensitive and imprecise, leading to frustrating moments where players may die due to minor miscalculations.
- The lack of a tutorial and reliance on trial and error can make some puzzles feel cheap and frustrating, as outcomes may depend more on luck than skill.
- The game suffers from performance issues on certain hardware, lacking optimization and graphics quality settings.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by initially awkward movement, but players can find enjoyment once they master the mechanics. The game encourages exploration and experimentation with various core mechanics to enhance survival and overall fun.
“Movement might feel a little bit strange, but once you get a grip on the game mechanics, you can have a lot of fun.”
“You have to experiment to discover what you can do and how different mechanics work in order to survive.”
“The gameplay revolves around different core mechanics that enhance the overall experience.”
“Thus, you have to try for yourself to understand what you can do and how different mechanics work in order to survive.”
“They all build around different core mechanics.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and fitting, others suggest muting it in favor of external options. Overall, it is described as funky and complements the game's engaging puzzles, with some players appreciating the satisfying animations associated with failure.
“Good game with amazing puzzles and good music.”
“Music is kinda funky, and the animation when you mess up and die is quite satisfying.”
“The music is so forgettable that I suggest muting it and playing something from YouTube instead.”
“The soundtrack is bland and doesn't add anything to the experience.”
“The music feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its dark color palette and immersive environment. Many find it enhances the overall experience, complementing the engaging puzzles and achievements.
“I like the atmosphere and the dark colors.”
“Nice atmosphere, good puzzles and achievements!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are criticized for poor performance on an i5 integrated card with 8GB of RAM, lacking adjustable quality settings, and not providing access to standard Unity quality options. Reviewers express a desire for future updates to enhance the visuals, menus, and overall polish.
“This game manages to lag on an i5 integrated card with 8GB of RAM, lacks any graphics quality settings, and won't allow me to access the standard Unity quality settings window by holding shift during startup.”
“I still wish that there were more updates coming to improve the visuals, menu, and overall polish.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as poorly executed and lacking in optimization, leading to a subpar experience for players.
“Seems like a poorly executed and unoptimized game.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues that hinder the overall experience.”
“Optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
