Mixolumia
- November 30, 2020
- davemakes
- 20h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreMixolumia is a single-player arcade game with good gameplay, showcasing spectacular graphics and excellent music. As a falling block puzzler, it offers a fresh twist with its shimmering visuals and unique soundtracks that evolve as you progress, allowing you to swap between compositions by davemakes, Josie Brechner, and Jasmine Cooper. The game also provides a variety of other cool arcade puzzlers to explore on Itch.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Linux
Xbox
Reviews
- Mixolumia offers a unique and addictive twist on the classic falling block puzzle genre, with its diagonal gameplay and innovative mechanics that encourage both strategic thinking and casual play.
- The game features a beautiful audiovisual experience, with dynamic music that evolves as you play, customizable color palettes, and a variety of engaging game modes that cater to different play styles.
- Players appreciate the relaxing yet challenging nature of the game, making it a perfect choice for both casual gaming sessions and intense score-chasing experiences.
- Some players find the controls and mechanics to be complex and unintuitive at first, which can lead to frustration and a steep learning curve.
- The game may feel repetitive over time, as some users express a desire for more levels, modes, or a campaign to enhance long-term engagement.
- There are complaints about the lack of multiplayer options and the need for better explanations of scoring mechanics, which could improve the overall experience for competitive players.
- music117 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and integration with gameplay, featuring dynamic soundtracks that evolve as players progress, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the ability to customize music and visuals, with community-created sound packs adding variety and depth. Overall, the soundtrack is described as relaxing and engaging, making it a standout feature that complements the puzzle mechanics beautifully.
“The OST is perfect for this game, and the fun part is that the music advances as you do.”
“The music is amazing, and really gets you in the mood.”
“Mixolumia's adaptive music and color palettes are lovely, and the core puzzle mechanics are brilliant, deep, and challenging.”
“The music is a big part of the feel of the gameplay.”
“There are 4 levels/music/tracks, one of which is basically no music.”
“There's also a 'minimal' music mode if you get bored of the music tracks but still would like something that sort of sounds like music.”
- gameplay49 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Mixolumia is characterized by its innovative mechanics, including a unique diamond shape and a breaking/sliding block system that adds depth to the traditional match-3 format. Players appreciate the blend of simple controls with a high skill ceiling, requiring quick reflexes and strategic thinking, while the audiovisual elements enhance the overall experience. Although some find the gameplay challenging and fast-paced, it remains engaging and addictive, appealing to both casual players and competitive score attackers.
“The gameplay is simple but challenging, requiring quick reflexes and strategic thinking.”
“Addictive, engaging gameplay with some fantastic music to go alongside.”
“The gameplay rewards a mix of thoughtful, strategic building and dextrous execution in a way that feels much like the best abstract puzzlers.”
“The gameplay itself is difficult from the beginning, being one of those four-at-a-time piece placement games; a match 3 but only for lines and diamond placements.”
“Look, Mixolumia is a good concept with fun soundtracks and many color themes that can be customized for gameplay, but the gameplay itself is just something I'm not good at.”
“The scoring mechanics could be explained a bit better, but that's also an aspect of games in this old style that I'm quite fond of. The mechanics details can go very deep and you either have to talk to the community or do some heavy lab work to grasp it fully.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and charm, featuring a minimalist pixel aesthetic that enhances the overall relaxing gameplay experience. Players appreciate the dynamic visuals that respond to their actions, creating a satisfying audiovisual synergy, although some note that bloom effects can detract from the clarity. Customization options for visuals and audio further enrich the experience, making it accessible and enjoyable for a variety of players.
“The game's beautiful graphics and soothing sound effects provide a calm and relaxing experience that is perfect for unwinding after a long day.”
“Mixolumia is charming and addictive; like other falling-block puzzle games, it's easy to learn and hard to master, but the dynamic music and effective visuals are sure to keep you playing until you're a pro!”
“Excellent block-clearing puzzle game with a unique diagonal twist, wonderful soundtrack and beautiful visuals.”
“The graphics are fantastic, although a bit ruined by the bloom effects.”
“Thank you for the reply developer, but the problem with my original review is that my sticking point is that as an accessibility feature that should be in every game, and one that I need to be able to enjoy or even play games in the first place, is the ability to select button graphics and not just rely on autodetect or, even worse, only have the awful, untenable Xbox layout no matter what controller is plugged in.”
“You have seemingly endless palettes to choose from - although some are admittedly pretty poor from a gameplay perspective due to poor contrast.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as visually overwhelming, leading to a sense of discomfort rather than amusement, with players noting that the default settings create a "funny" experience for their eyes.
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report experiencing a positive emotional response as they become more engaged with the game, particularly noting a significant shift in feelings around their third playthrough when the mechanics and narrative began to resonate.
“I had an emotional response (a positive one) when the game started to click for me, somewhere around my third game.”
“The storylines are so beautifully crafted that they tug at your heartstrings and make you feel deeply connected to the characters.”
“Every decision I made felt weighty and impactful, leaving me with a sense of fulfillment and emotional resonance long after I finished playing.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the exceptional quality of the music and overall ambiance.
“The music and atmosphere are exceptional.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, attributing it to engaging combos, impressive particle effects, and competitive leaderboards that encourage repeated play.
“Combos, particle effects, and leaderboards certainly add an awesome replay value!”
“The variety of character builds and different strategies keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the random events and choices available.”
