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Operator Overload

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71%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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Operator Overload is a single player casual puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Benn Powell and was released on September 28, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Operator Overload is a new puzzle game by indie game creator Benn Powell. Solve your way through over a hundred levels of complex combinatoric conundrums using your logical deduction and problem solving skills, and then create your own using the in-game level editor for others to enjoy.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
music3 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Engaging and challenging puzzle gameplay with a well-balanced difficulty progression from easy to very hard levels.
  • Minimalist and elegant visual style combined with a relaxing and fitting electronic soundtrack that enhances the experience.
  • Includes a level editor and Steam Workshop support, allowing for extended replayability and player-created content.
  • Presence of bugs causing most Steam Workshop mods to not work properly and issues with fullscreen mode on some setups.
  • User interface and interaction need improvements, such as better controls for selecting pieces, clearer highlights, and less annoying sound effects.
  • The game is considered overpriced for its minimalist design and limited mechanics, potentially limiting its audience.

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple and intuitive, focusing on manipulating lines of light and redirectors with consistent core mechanics that become increasingly challenging through clever level design. New elements are introduced gradually to keep the experience fresh without overwhelming players, resulting in a solid and engaging puzzle experience.

    • “Gameplay is simple and intuitive and easy to pick up, but that doesn't mean you're going to have an easy time.”
    • “New magnets are introduced at a good pace, keeping the worlds fresh without overwhelming the player with mechanics.”
    • “The base mechanic and concepts are solid and get built upon nicely from world to world.”
    • “There are no new mechanics; you have the same three types of blocks throughout the game, but the level layout restricts your placement in all kinds of devious ways.”
    • “14 achievements are all related to general gameplay, nothing that makes you play differently than you normally would.”
    • “The basic mechanic - lines of light and redirectors - is both simple and, at times, a challenge.”

  • music

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game's music is predominantly chill, electronic, and synthesised, with many players finding it relaxing and well-suited to the overall atmosphere. However, some users find the soundtrack repetitive or annoying over time. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for enhancing the experience and encouraging repeated play.

    • “I also found this game to be relaxing given the chill electronic music.”
    • “The soundtrack is perfect to chill to and deserves a special mention.”
    • “A polished presentation and soundtrack round out the package and have kept me coming back again and again to give that difficult level just one more try.”
    • “Music is a synthesized electro affair which became annoying to me after a while and I switched it off.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a minimalistic and elegant art style that is functional and visually appealing. Users appreciate the simplicity and aesthetic harmony combined with enjoyable music.

    • “The art style is minimalistic and elegant, and the music a joy to listen to.”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and challenging, with moments of difficulty that become clear and rewarding once key plot elements are understood.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find the grinding aspect becomes tedious over time, which negatively impacts their overall recommendation of the game.

    • “On further play, it gets that bit too tedious, dropping it from recommend to not…”
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Operator Overload is a casual puzzle game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Operator Overload include science, indie and trading.

Operator Overload is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Operator Overload was released on September 28, 2017.

Operator Overload was developed by Benn Powell.

Operator Overload has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Operator Overload for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Operator Overload is a single player game.

Similar games include Unium, Hexologic, Tetrobot and Co., LineWay, Logic Bombs and others.