Naboki

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"Naboki" is a single-player puzzle game with unique mechanics, offering a minimalistic and peaceful experience. The game provides no tutorials or scores, allowing players to take levels apart at their own pace. Accompanied by a calming, meditative soundtrack by Wojciech Wasiak, "Naboki" offers a simple yet engaging puzzle-solving journey.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 174 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Naboki offers a relaxing and minimalist puzzle experience that is enjoyable and satisfying to play.
The game introduces new mechanics gradually, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging throughout its short duration.
With its simple yet elegant graphics and soothing soundtrack, Naboki creates an immersive atmosphere perfect for casual puzzle fans.

The game is quite short, typically taking less than an hour to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Many puzzles can be solved through trial and error rather than logical thinking, which may frustrate players seeking a more challenging experience.
The lack of features such as a proper level select screen and volume controls detracts from the overall user experience.

gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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63%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, where players gradually learn to manipulate various blocks and shapes to solve puzzles. While the game offers a relaxing experience with around an hour of playtime and introduces new mechanics at a reasonable pace, some players feel that the challenges could be deeper and more complex. Overall, it is praised for its creativity and satisfying mechanics, making it a good choice for casual puzzle enthusiasts.
- “The game's simple yet elegant graphics, coupled with its soothing soundtrack, create an immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- “Levels in naboki contain static and removable blocks, obstructions, switches, and rotators, along with a few other mechanics to keep things interesting.”
- “All the mechanics are introduced at a reasonable pace and are given elegant wordless explanations on their (very intuitive) uses.”
- “I can't say that all of the mechanics used really landed for me, and that it was fun the entire time, but for what it's worth, I think the game is good for an afternoon.”
- “Unfortunately, the Steam version is kind of short; I have some practice from playing the web version on Armor Games, but even with the new mechanic and fresh levels which I hadn't seen, I finished the Steam version in all of 50 minutes.”
- “I didn't think the mechanics felt particularly deep nor did I ever feel like I was really challenged, but I enjoyed it as a brief distraction all the same.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The music in the game is generally described as soothing and atmospheric, enhancing the immersive experience, though some users noted issues with audio quality and a lack of control over music settings. While many appreciated the chill soundtrack that complements the gameplay, others found it insufficient or even distracting, leading them to mute the game entirely. Overall, the music is seen as a positive aspect, but improvements in volume control and audio quality are suggested.
- “The game's simple yet elegant graphics, coupled with its soothing soundtrack, create an immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- “I could sit and vibe to the music as it soothed me while solving the puzzles.”
- “Soothing music, a smooth difficulty curve, and constantly evolving rules.”
- “My only complaint about this one is the music; it pops and breaks repeatedly, and not in a good mid-80s hip-hop kinda way.”
- “The music barely exists.”
- “There are no controls for music alone, so I had to mute the whole game and put my own music on.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's graphics are described as simple yet elegant, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience. The minimalist aesthetic is well-executed, with polished visuals that enhance the overall enjoyment, especially in a puzzle context that requires some 3D perception. Overall, the graphics are considered good to beautiful, complementing the soothing soundtrack and affordable price.
- “The game's simple yet elegant graphics, coupled with its soothing soundtrack, create an immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- “Puzzle game with simple, yet great graphical style.”
- “Graphics and concept are relatively simple, although you will need some 3D perception capabilities to solve the puzzles successfully, especially with the latter ones as they get more complex.”
- “Done right, these would not offend the developer's minimalist aesthetic.”
- “The interface, rules, sound design, visuals, are as polished as ever.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a minimalist and meditative environment that enhances the puzzle-solving experience. Players appreciate the intuitive design, clever mechanics, and the soothing soundscapes, although some note that the game feels a bit short. Overall, it creates a relaxing and immersive ambiance that complements its abstract gameplay.
- “It challenges players to deconstruct various objects in a minimalist and atmospheric environment.”
- “Like other games from these developers, this is also an abstract puzzle game with a relaxing, meditative atmosphere.”
- “Atmospheric, very intuitive and interesting, with great sound design and chill music, although it is a little bit short.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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150%
The story aspect of the game is minimal, with players primarily engaging with gameplay involving cubes rather than a narrative. Reviewers note that the lack of a significant story does not detract from the overall experience, as gameplay remains the focal point.
- “The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you invested from start to finish.”
- “The narrative is rich and well-developed, with characters that feel real and relatable.”
- “The plot twists and emotional depth of the story make it a memorable experience.”
- “It really is just that; don't expect a story or anything, it'll just be you and a bunch of cubes.”
- “The narrative is almost non-existent, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
- “There is a lack of depth in the story, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability on Linux, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.
- “Runs great on Linux.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally feel that the game lacks replayability, as completing it simply restarts the experience without offering new content or challenges, making it less engaging for players who remember their previous playthrough.
- “Once complete, however, it just starts again, so there is no replayability (unless you forget).”
- “After finishing the game, I found no incentive to play through it again; the lack of new content really kills replayability.”
- “The game offers no different paths or choices on a second playthrough, making it feel repetitive and dull.”