Panmorphia
- November 6, 2020
- lkmad
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Get on Apple Store"Panmorphia" is a point-and-click puzzle adventure game where players can morph into different animals and harness elemental powers to solve challenges and uncover the secrets of the world. The game features a beautiful, dynamic map and a hint system to help progress. It is localized into multiple languages and includes an original soundtrack.
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Reviews
- Beautiful and colorful graphics with a charming art style and soothing music.
- Engaging puzzles that vary in difficulty, with a unique mechanic of transforming into different animals to access new areas.
- A helpful hint system that assists players when they get stuck, making the game more enjoyable.
- The user interface can be confusing and disorienting, leading to frustration in navigation and puzzle-solving.
- Some puzzles have obscure solutions, requiring excessive pixel hunting and trial-and-error gameplay.
- The game lacks clear instructions and tutorials, which can leave players feeling lost and unsure of how to progress.
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing and tranquil qualities, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful ambient sounds and art. Reviewers appreciate the relaxing background music, which complements the game's aesthetic and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic escape room games.
“I like how soothing the music is.”
“Really nice art and music for such an inexpensive game.”
“The music is beautiful, the ambient sounds are nice, and the still photos for the scenes are very pretty.”
“The background music is overly relaxing, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music is tranquil, but it lacks variety and becomes monotonous.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story features a unique transformation mechanic, allowing players to shift between human, cat, bird, and fish forms, and revolves around the theme of the four elements. However, many players find the narrative lacking depth, with simplistic puzzles and minimal lore, leading to a disjointed experience that fails to engage. Overall, while the premise has potential, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“You begin the game in human form, but as the story progresses you gain the ability to transform into a cat, a bird, and a fish.”
“+ cool story about four elements”
“The puzzles are underwhelming (a hidden-object game level of complexity), no story to follow, no colorful NPCs, the setting has little to no lore to offer.”
“You are clicking side to side, up and down to view various scenes and determine if you can use/pickup an item to progress the story.”
“I told her: 'Listen, there is no way you won't be able to pass this game just because the jewel fell into the river. I mean, it must be part of the storyline.' So I became more curious since I had barely completed several tasks.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Panmorphia is centered around puzzle-solving with a unique animal transformation mechanic that enhances the experience, though it lacks clear explanations for some features, such as the statue morphing. While the game is engaging overall, players noted that the final puzzles can be frustrating and detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Some games have animal transformation, but Panmorphia really has it as part of the gameplay and not just for one puzzle scene.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay also takes a nosedive during the final few puzzles, which are especially bothersome.”
“I only found out about the hint feature near the end of my gameplay.”
“Fairly short puzzle game - I'd give it an 8 out of 10 overall due to no real mechanics for explaining the use of the statues to 'morph'.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for being beautiful and colorful, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game. Players appreciate the visual quality, which complements the engaging puzzles and nostalgic escape room feel.
“Beautiful and colorful graphics.”
“I am enjoying it and find it a tiny bit challenging; it's like the old escape room games I remember but better. It has nice music, gorgeous graphics, and no hand-holding (unless you want that, and in that case, you can play with help).”
“Graphics are good.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is minimal, with some players noting a lack of comedic elements. However, personal anecdotes highlight moments of amusement, particularly in interactions between players that reveal the absurdity of their in-game situations, such as one player confusing their character's identity. Overall, while the game may not prioritize humor, it can still lead to funny exchanges among friends.
“Now, I called my friend and said, 'Why are you so upset? You couldn't possibly hold a jewel in your paw, could you?' She was confused, and I said, 'Don't you realize you're a cat in the game?' It was funny because she cheats, so she was already a bird by that time. She described what was happening, and I had to tell her, 'That's not what's happening to me; there is a chance you're probably another entity by now.'”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game but find the pixel hunting aspect of grinding to be tedious and frustrating.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I enjoy the game, but the amount of grinding required to progress is exhausting.”
“The grind is so tedious that it overshadows the fun aspects of the game.”
