Oculux
- March 1, 2021
- Logisk Studio Inc.
A zen puzzle game with a beautifully immersive atmosphere to sharpen your mind.
Reviews
- The game is fun, simple, and provides a good brain-teasing challenge.
- It features relaxing music and visuals, making it a calming experience.
- The game introduces new mechanics and challenges as you progress, keeping it fresh and engaging.
- The frequency of ads is excessive, disrupting the gameplay experience.
- Many levels require a purchase to access, which can be frustrating for players.
- The game is criticized for being too similar to Quell, lacking originality.
- monetization13 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting that while the ads are generally short and not overly intrusive, their frequency can be excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment. Some users expressed frustration with the number of ads, which led them to reconsider purchasing the ad-free version, despite the game being reasonably priced. Overall, while the ads are manageable for some, many players feel they disrupt the gaming experience too much.
“On the other hand, it's not an expensive game to buy with the no ads version.”
“If there had been a reasonable number of adverts, I might have purchased the ad-free version, but the number of ads annoyed me so much I won't.”
“Simple but nice game, unfortunately the ads happen way too often, too soon after each other, ruining the joy of your game experience.”
“Beautiful game, but the frequency of the ads is way too high.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being fun, relaxing, and beautiful, enhancing the overall experience with its calming background tones. However, some users reported issues with the music continuing to play despite being muted in the settings, which detracted from the relaxing atmosphere intended by the soundtrack. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, technical glitches can disrupt the experience.
“Fun, relaxing, and beautiful music.”
“The background music and graphics were relaxing.”
“Worked okay until I got to level 80, then the music played despite me muting music and sound in the settings.”
“It's not easy to relax because of that... even when the music invites you to do so.”
“Its a head scratcher, but the music keeps you focused on your chi.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the relaxing visuals and background music. However, some note that the presentation is not as polished as its inspiration, Quell, while still enjoying the overall aesthetic.
“The background music and graphics were relaxing.”
“Love the visuals!”
“Nice visuals and background music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally smooth and free of bugs, featuring evolving mechanics that maintain freshness and challenge. However, interruptions from "rate me" popups can disrupt the experience.
“The gameplay is nice, too, because I didn't experience any bugs.”
“The new mechanics throughout levels build on previous ones and keep the game fresh and challenging.”
“After a few levels, the app interrupted gameplay with a 'rate me' popup.”
“The controls feel unresponsive and make it difficult to enjoy the game.”
“The pacing of the game is inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments.”