Mini Pipes
- April 18, 2022
- Sprovieri Games
Get on SteamMini Pipes is a logic puzzle game where players rotate and connect pipes to fill containers with liquid. The objective is to direct the liquid from its source to the target containers in each level, with increasing complexity and challenges along the way. With simple controls and challenging puzzles, Mini Pipes offers a fun and engaging experience for players looking for a brain teaser.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Mini Pipes offers a relaxing and straightforward puzzle experience with a good amount of content for its low price, featuring 240 levels across various grid sizes.
- The game is addictive and provides a calming atmosphere, making it a great choice for casual play or when you need to unwind.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback, implementing features like dark mode and addressing bugs quickly, which enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from technical issues and a lack of polish, including janky UI elements and poor audio management, which detracts from the experience.
- Many puzzles have only one correct solution, which can be frustrating for players expecting multiple valid solutions for their pipe connections.
- The gameplay is quite limited and lacks depth, leading to a feeling of wasted potential compared to older, more complex games in the genre.
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and atmospheric qualities, effectively supporting the gameplay without being intrusive. Players appreciate the subtle ambient tracks and the option to customize the background, although some noted minor distractions from stock sound instruments. Overall, the music enhances the relaxing experience of the puzzle game.
“The ambient music is honestly pretty nice and subtle, as is the small level completion jingle.”
“Well thought out and designed with good atmospheric music.”
“Music and sound effects are also subdued in the way that they support in the background rather than impose themselves on your consciousness.”
“I wish I didn't have to turn off both sounds and music every time I opened the game, but other than that, I have no problems with this game.”
“The background music of the game is very soothing and allows you to focus on the puzzle laid out before you.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward, focusing on pipe mechanics puzzles that are engaging yet simple to understand. While the 10x10 grid and additional levels provide some variety, players express a desire for larger grids and more challenging puzzles, as many completed the game in just a couple of sessions. The minimalistic design and addictive nature of the gameplay, complemented by a great soundtrack, enhance the overall experience.
“The 10x10 was good and the extra levels gave me some variety from all the grid levels, but I would be interested to see even bigger grids like more than 12 or something. I'd like to be challenged more in this game now that I finished the entirety of it in practically one or two sessions of gameplay.”
“Minimalistic presentation, addictive gameplay, and great OST.”
“Gameplay is very straightforward even when the puzzles are not.”
“The 10x10 was good and the extra levels gave me some variety from all the grid levels, but I would be interested to see even bigger grids, like more than 12 or something. I'd like to be challenged more in this game now that I finished the entirety of it in practically one or two sessions of gameplay.”
“As the name implies, a game of pipe mechanics puzzles.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are intentionally simple and functional, avoiding elaborate visuals that could distract from the puzzle-solving experience. This minimalist approach, complemented by a fitting art style, effectively supports the gameplay without unnecessary distractions.
“Art style fits it well.”
“The game sensibly keeps things visually simple, from the options menu to the graphics.”
“For this type of puzzle, you neither need nor want elaborate, flashy graphics to distract from the task at hand.”
“There's no frills, no bells or whistles, just rotating pipe segments to fit into a whole, and that part works as it should.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to the lack of level generation, but players can revisit the 60 levels across different difficulties, as the solutions are not easily remembered. While it functions primarily as a time-waster or clicker, the potential for replay comes from the challenge of rediscovering solutions.
“There is no level generation or other kind of replayability, but I guess you could start from the beginning since this is more of a time-waster/clicker than something where you commit solutions to memory, lessening the appeal.”
“With 60 levels of each difficulty, it has quite a bit of replayability, as I can't remember exactly how each one was solved last time I played it.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its thoughtful design and immersive musical score, contributing to a relaxing experience that enhances the puzzle-solving gameplay.
“Well thought out and designed with good atmospheric music.”
“A good relaxing puzzle game with atmospheric music.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model is effective and delivers on its promises, ensuring that players receive what they expect from their purchases.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly without glitches or issues even on basic hardware setups.
