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Outside the Window

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73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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Outside the Window is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Liujiajun and was released on September 14, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Outside the Window" is a pixel-art city builder game with Zen, Hell, and Standard modes. In Zen mode, you can build at your own pace, while Hell mode rewards score increases for contact between different brick types. Standard mode requires reaching specific goals to advance. The game offers a relaxing, creative experience as you build and manage your city.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
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stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a cute pixel art style and calming music, making it visually pleasing and enjoyable to play.
  • The gameplay is fun and addictive, with a Tetris-like mechanic that encourages strategic thinking and city building.
  • It's very affordable, making it accessible for gamers on a budget who enjoy casual puzzle games.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, including critical errors in infinite mode and instances of softlocking that disrupt gameplay.
  • There is a steep learning curve due to a lack of clear instructions, which can lead to frustration for new players.
  • The randomization of game pieces can be unfair, often resulting in situations where players cannot progress due to poor tile distribution.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a charming pixel art style that is visually appealing and creates beautiful screenshots. The graphics are complemented by a calming soundtrack, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the aesthetic quality, noting it as a standout aspect of the game.

    • “The game's art style is really visually pleasing and makes for some really pretty screenshots, while at the same time the game's music really complements both the gameplay and art style with its generally quite calming vibe.”
    • “It's a terribly cute pixel art style, and the music is wonderful, creating a charming atmosphere.”
    • “The game's art style is really visually pleasing and makes for some really pretty screenshots, while at the same time the game's music really complements both the gameplay and art style with its generally quite calming vibe.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Outside the Window" is described as highly enjoyable and addictive, featuring a Tetris-like mechanic of stacking buildings and strategizing for point bonuses. Players appreciate the engaging loop, complemented by a visually appealing art style and calming music that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The base gameplay of Outside the Window is super fun and super addictive.”
    • “The Tetris-esque stacking of buildings on top of one another and figuring out which blocks give point bonuses with other blocks is a fun and engaging gameplay loop.”
    • “Additionally, the game's art style is really visually pleasing and makes for some really pretty screenshots, while at the same time the game's music really complements both the gameplay and art style with its generally calming vibe.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its wonderful and calming vibe, effectively complementing the cute pixel art style. However, some users expressed a desire for a more continuous playback of tracks rather than random resets with each command. Overall, the music enhances the overall experience, making it a notable aspect of the game.

    • “The game's music really complements both the gameplay and art style with its generally quite calming vibe.”
    • “The music is wonderful and adds to the overall charm of the game.”
    • “The music enhances the experience, creating a soothing atmosphere that fits perfectly with the cute pixel art style.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently mentioning that it is quite buggy.

    • “Oh and it's really buggy too.”
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Outside the Window is a casual simulation game.

Outside the Window is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Outside the Window.

Outside the Window was released on September 14, 2022.

Outside the Window was developed by Liujiajun.

Outside the Window has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Outside the Window is a single player game.

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