Optika
- August 26, 2016
- Vadim Ledyaev
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Reviews
- Good visuals with colorful and vibrant light effects.
- Innovative gameplay mechanics that allow for creative problem-solving.
- Relaxing experience with a satisfying sound design and a well-thought-out tutorial.
- Broken Steam achievements and lack of cloud saving.
- Inconsistent puzzle difficulty, with some levels being too easy and others frustratingly hard.
- Poor level design and unrealistic physics mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around teaching the physics of light and its interactions, featuring solid mechanics and a variety of levels that keep players engaged. However, the puzzles can be overly simplistic and lack depth, with some players finding the controls a bit finicky. Overall, while the game offers interesting mechanics and a visually appealing experience, it falls short in providing challenging and well-designed puzzles.
“This game teaches the physics of light particles (protons), their behavior in magnetic fields, and the mechanics of mirrors and lenses better than some physics teachers I had in high school.”
“There are a lot of levels to get through, and while the mechanics are quite simple and limited, I can't say I was particularly bored for the few hours of active play I put in.”
“The gameplay mechanics are interesting, albeit not well explained by the tutorial.”
“Solid mechanics like white light will be split into red, green, and blue at different angles, but it's a bit fiddly to hit everything correctly, so you have to adjust it pixel-perfect to finish the level.”
“Gorgeous looking game with interesting game mechanics but really lacking in good puzzle designs.”
“There's a lot of levels here, but the game is unfortunately easy and doesn't demand that you understand its mechanics completely in order to complete the puzzles.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising the beautiful visuals and colorful art style, particularly in the Steam backgrounds, while others criticize the in-game graphics as lacking depth and storytelling. Overall, the visuals are described as simple yet pleasant, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“This is a great puzzle game with simple, yet very pleasant visuals.”
“Beautiful music, eyegasmic visuals, and some of the best colorful Steam backgrounds.”
“Some beautiful visuals to be had, and the musical background is quite nice as well.”
“Now by art style I don’t mean in-game; I'm referring to the Steam background. This game has had some of the best backgrounds available on Steam for many years. It was always a shame that they couldn’t translate that talent into the game itself.”
“Not good artworks.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a cheerful vibe. While some players note that it can become repetitive over time, the soundtrack complements the game's colorful visuals and relaxing atmosphere, making it particularly appealing for younger audiences. Overall, the combination of engaging music and vibrant aesthetics contributes positively to the gameplay.
“The soundtrack is fantastic and the vibe of the game is both soothing and cheerful.”
“Beautiful music, eyegasmic visuals and some of the best colorful steam backgrounds.”
“Its a nice puzzle game with relaxing music and a variety of puzzles, which involve manipulating simulated light photons.”
“The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“While the visuals are vibrant, the music fails to create an engaging atmosphere, leaving the experience feeling flat.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay, which is disappointing given the potential of the game's theme.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and coherence, with users noting that while the tutorial features some appealing artwork, the overall narrative feels underdeveloped and the characters seem like an afterthought rather than integral to the experience.
“The characters telling the story, on the other hand, feel a bit like an afterthought thrown over a good base.”
“There is some nice artwork in the tutorial, but other than that, there is absolutely no story or artwork.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users finding it very funny and enjoyable throughout.
“Very good, it's funny.”
“Funny game overall!”
