Newton's Cradle Puzzle Game

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Newton's Cradle Puzzle Game is a single player tactical puzzle game. It was developed by peterhijma and was released on June 10, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Newton's Cradle Puzzle Game is an unique & challenging puzzle game. There are almost no instructions, so you have to find out how to solve these levels yourself. There are 33 (challenging!) levels and 8 jazzy songs in the background.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Interesting and original puzzle concept based on Newton's Cradle physics.
Relaxing and fitting jazzy/acoustic soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience.
Minimalist, well-designed puzzles that are challenging yet intuitive.

Limited number of puzzles which may leave players wanting more content.
Difficulty curve is uneven with a mix of very easy and very tricky levels.
Minimalistic design lacks some quality-of-life features such as multi-step undo, better quitting options, and configurable settings.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music, primarily featuring chill jazz and acoustic guitar, is generally praised for its relaxing and fitting atmosphere, with some players even expressing interest in purchasing the soundtrack. However, a few users find the music less appealing and note limited sound control options, including a buggy on/off toggle without volume adjustment. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the puzzle experience for most but may not suit everyone’s taste.
- “Short neat puzzle game with chill jazz music.”
- “The sound effects are small but impactful, and the jazz music is a great fit.”
- “This is the first game that I've ever played where I actually want to buy the soundtrack.”
- “I don't love the music, and would like to be able to easily quit with just the escape key.”
- “And no volume settings, of course, only sound and music on/off, which is buggy, as it doesn't stay turned off when you restart the game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are retro and low-resolution, reminiscent of DOS-era games, which complements the game's original concept based on Newton's cradle. While simple and functional, they effectively support the tranquil and challenging puzzle experience, though some players may find the accompanying music less appealing.
- “I really like the retro graphics and the sounds after you pull a ball that hits another ball.”
- “The graphics look like a DOS game.”
- “A retro-style, short yet challenging puzzle game that combines the simple mechanics of Newton's cradles with a tranquil acoustic soundtrack and low resolution graphics.”
- “Original idea to base the game on 'Newton's cradle' itself with these graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is intuitive and focused, centered around the conservation of momentum mechanic that remains consistent without unnecessary complexity. It offers a retro-style, short but challenging puzzle experience with simple stages and a calming soundtrack. Overall, it provides a straightforward yet engaging challenge as players learn and master the mechanics.
- “Game actually becomes easier as you learn the mechanics.”
- “A retro-style, short yet challenging puzzle game that combines the simple mechanics of Newton's cradles with a tranquil acoustic soundtrack and low resolution graphics.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is calm and immersive, providing an ideal setting for leisurely puzzle-solving sessions. It enhances the overall experience, making the game feel well worth its price.
- “This creates an atmosphere ideal for spending a couple of hours solving levels at your own pace, which is well worth the price tag as was the previous game by Peter Hijma.”
stability
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The game's stability is affected by buggy audio settings, as the sound and music toggles do not retain their off state after restarting, indicating issues with persistent settings.