No.9

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"No.9" is a meditative puzzler set in a soothing, slow-paced world of geometric forms and figures. Players synchronize diverse elements in form and time to create a harmonious, relaxing environment, free of scores, ads, in-app purchases, or data collection. The game features a calming soundtrack by Bartłomiej Kołaciak.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Unique and interesting puzzle mechanics that provide a calming and enjoyable experience.
Minimalist design with clear rules that are easy to understand, enhancing the overall aesthetic and sound design.
Short playtime that doesn't overstay its welcome, making it a pleasant diversion for puzzle enthusiasts.

Game is very short, with many players finishing it in under 30 minutes, leading to a desire for more content.
Puzzles lack challenge and can feel tedious, with some players finding the pacing slow and unengaging.
Unskippable delays and a tedious level selection process detract from the overall experience.

grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and excessively slow-paced, effectively stretching a short gameplay experience into a frustratingly long one. Players find the minimalistic design, particularly the cumbersome level selection process, to be a significant drawback, making it feel more suited for mobile play rather than PC. Overall, the lack of features and settings further contributes to a sense of monotony and dissatisfaction.
- “It is tedious, ultra-slow paced. I suppose it tries to stretch a 25-minute game to some 50 minutes.”
- “The game is super minimalistic, featuring a tedious previous-next level select that takes a lot of time to switch between levels. It has just mute and fullscreen toggles, making it perfect for playing once on the phone and never again.”
- “One achievement, no cloud saving (but not needed anyway), almost no settings, no progress reset, and a tedious level select. It feels made for the phone but sold on a PC.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in [b]no.9[/b] are characterized by a unique blend of simplistic, black-and-white vector art reminiscent of rubber band and peg toys, which users find visually appealing. Overall, the game is praised for its quality visuals, making it a standout among titles from developer Maciej Targoni.
- “[b]no.9[/b] is overall a good quality, short, and enjoyable puzzle game, and has become one of my favorites in terms of visuals amongst the games from [b]maciej targoni[/b].”
- “It's just a short, 30-level-or-so compilation of puzzles we can only describe as 'those little rubber band and peg toys for kids, to the x-treem b/w vector graphics'.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its excellent sound design, which contributes to a calm and relaxing environment. Players appreciate both the overall atmosphere and the artistic style, enhancing their immersive experience.
- “The sound design of the game is excellent and creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “I liked the atmosphere and style a lot.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for creating a soothing ambiance that enhances the overall experience, complementing the motion of the objects and the color scheme effectively.
- “The motion of the objects adds a nice dimension to the puzzles, and the music and color scheme provide a soothing ambiance.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highlighted for its unique and interesting puzzle mechanics, which stand out and engage players effectively.
- “The game features a unique and interesting puzzle mechanic that keeps you engaged.”
- “The gameplay is enhanced by a unique and interesting puzzle mechanic that challenges your thinking.”
- “I love the unique and interesting puzzle mechanic; it adds a fresh twist to the gameplay.”