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Miniature - The Story Puzzle is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by purpleElephant and was released on October 28, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Miniature is a unique 3D Story-based puzzle game, a stunning visual world, fascinating music and original game mode.

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50%Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game features attractive claymation-style graphics and a unique concept that is visually appealing.
  • It serves as a relaxing and simple puzzle experience, making it suitable for young children and those looking for a laid-back gameplay.
  • The puzzles are crafted with care and attention to detail, providing an interesting narrative experience as players reorder scenes.
  • The game is very short, typically completed in under an hour, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
  • Gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks challenge, making it easy to finish without much thought.
  • The controls and interface can be clunky and confusing, detracting from the overall experience.
  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features charming claymation-style graphics that are both unique and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find the blur effect distracting when not hovering over objects. Overall, the aesthetics and sound effects are praised as exceptional for the genre.

    • “Interesting concept and attractive visuals.”
    • “Even at a bit more, it would have still been a fair price for such fantastic aesthetics and mechanics.”
    • “Graphics and sound effects are amazing for a game genre like this.”
  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is criticized for its minimal value, making it difficult for reviewers to recommend it despite its unique concept and appealing aesthetics. Overall, while the mechanics show potential, the lack of engaging gameplay detracts significantly from the overall experience.

    • “Even at a bit more, it would have still been a fair price for such fantastic aesthetics and mechanics.”
    • “I would love to recommend it, since it follows a unique idea, but unfortunately the gameplay value of the miniature is so little that I have a hard time truly recommending it to any fellow player.”
    • “No gameplay.”
    • “No gameplay.”
  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "miniature – the story puzzle" is likened to an interactive storybook, making it potentially appealing for young children. However, some scenes may be too creepy for younger audiences, suggesting that parents should preview the game before allowing their children to play.

    • “Could be interesting for young children since it is a bit like an interactive storybook, but there are 1-3 scenes that could be too creepy for youngsters, so maybe play through the game yourself first.”
    • “[i]miniature – the story puzzle[/i] is a short, gorgeous puzzle game built in Unreal Engine 4.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game levels is generally well-received, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, the "win" music has been criticized for being repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The music in the levels is good.”
    • “The 'win' music is repetitive.”
  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in [i]miniature[/i] is inconsistent, with some levels featuring a gloomy tone that contrasts sharply with the upbeat music played upon completion, undermining the intended mood. This dissonance detracts from the overall immersive experience.

    • “Some levels in [i]miniature[/i] have a gloomy tone, and the jolly tune for beating them completely undermines any possibility of an atmosphere.”
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Miniature - The Story Puzzle is a casual puzzle game.

Miniature - The Story Puzzle is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Miniature - The Story Puzzle was released on October 28, 2016.

Miniature - The Story Puzzle was developed by purpleElephant.

Miniature - The Story Puzzle has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Miniature - The Story Puzzle for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Miniature - The Story Puzzle is a single player game.

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