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Mondrian - Abstraction in Beauty is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Lantana Games and was released on September 21, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Inspired by the works of the De Stijl masters’ limitations on form and color, Mondrian - Abstraction in Beauty takes an abstract look at the history of video game art in the form of a circular block-breaker.

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Mondrian - Abstraction in Beauty offers a unique twist on the classic brick-breaking genre with its circular arena and various unlockable elements, making it enjoyable for fans of casual games.
The game features a beautiful minimalistic aesthetic and a fantastic soundtrack, providing a relaxing experience that is perfect for unwinding.
With multiple game modes, difficulty settings, and a variety of power-ups, players can customize their gameplay experience and enjoy a meditative challenge.

The controls are often unresponsive and clunky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with the paddle's movement and ball physics.
Many players find the gameplay to be shallow and uninteresting, lacking the depth and engagement of traditional breakout games.
The visual presentation can be overly simplistic and grating, with bright colors and a lack of texture that detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay has been criticized for its awkward controls and unintuitive mechanics, particularly when navigating the circular play space, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game features a classic breakout style with randomized components, the execution feels bland and unengaging, making it difficult for players to fully appreciate the potential of the unlockable features. Overall, the gameplay lacks the depth and excitement needed to keep players invested.
- “Classic breakout gameplay wrapped in a circular play space designed to look like a hexagon.”
- “Each unlock has the potential to work together in really neat and logical ways, and accompanies the solid, chill, evolving gameplay.”
- “The controls are awkward; in particular, once you've circled around to the top of the screen, they effectively reverse. The ball bounces off things in a strange, non-intuitive way, and the core gameplay loop takes too long to be very engrossing.”
- “The cool-sounding 'unlocked components + randomized generation' feature is hampered by the different tiles being a challenge to tell apart, and the design of the components only further aggravates the mechanical shortcomings of the game.”
- “Its gameplay is very bland, even with the skins over it.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the experience, with tracks varying based on difficulty levels. Players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the game's meditative nature, making it a highlight even during challenging gameplay. However, there are some criticisms regarding the music quality, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “The music is also pretty neat, especially with how certain tracks will be played depending on what difficulty you choose.”
- “Very enjoyable meditative game with great music.”
- “Even on the hardest settings, it's pretty simple, so you can just revel in the fantastic soundtrack, pleasant sound effects, and vibrant colors.”
- “The music quality is terrible.”
- “The music is also pretty neat too, especially with how certain tracks will be played depending on what difficulty you choose.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's minimalistic aesthetic is widely praised for its beauty, with many reviewers noting that it showcases a strong artistic focus that would impress even Piet Mondrian.
- “The game's minimalistic aesthetic is beautiful; Piet Mondrian would be proud!”
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “Every scene is a work of art, showcasing a unique style that captivates and immerses the player.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users feel that the monetization practices of the game resemble those of a free-to-play mobile title, complete with ads, which leads them to question its $6.99 price tag.
- “This and other various practices make me feel this is more of a mobile free-to-play game with ads, not something that's valued at $6.99.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it pushes players to spend more money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users express a dislike for grinding, particularly when it involves point-grinding for unlockables, indicating that this system detracts from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I'm not one for point-grinding for unlockables, so this system did not appeal to me either.”

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Mondrian - Abstraction in Beauty is a casual puzzle game.

Mondrian - Abstraction in Beauty is available on PC, Windows and Xbox.

Mondrian - Abstraction in Beauty was released on September 21, 2015.

Mondrian - Abstraction in Beauty was developed by Lantana Games.

Mondrian - Abstraction in Beauty has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mondrian - Abstraction in Beauty is a single player game.

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