Panqueca & Paçoca: A Friendship Jigsaw
- June 17, 2021
- Opala Project
Get on Steam"Panqueca & Paçoca: A Friendship Jigsaw" is a heartwarming puzzle game centered around the friendship of two quirky characters, Panqueca the pancake and Paçoca the candy. Players solve increasingly complex jigsaw puzzles to help Panqueca and Paçoca overcome obstacles and strengthen their bond. With a variety of challenging puzzle modes and vibrant visuals, this game offers a delightful and engaging experience for both young and old.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable artwork and a charming story about adopting a homeless cat, making it a feel-good experience.
- Puzzle mechanics are polished, with snap-to-grid functionality and multiple difficulty levels, providing a relaxing gameplay experience.
- The game includes a soothing soundtrack and allows players to earn achievements, enhancing replayability and enjoyment.
- Some players experienced issues with puzzle pieces not snapping together properly unless perfectly aligned, leading to frustration.
- The layout of the puzzle pieces can be cumbersome, as they are all piled together, making it difficult to start assembling the puzzles.
- There are reports of bugs, such as pieces randomly connecting and a lack of options to adjust the background, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features a charming and heartwarming story centered around a kind girl, her dog, and a stray cat, exploring themes of companionship and adoption. The narrative unfolds in five parts, each linked to a puzzle, with delightful hand-drawn illustrations enhancing the experience. Players appreciate the blend of engaging puzzle mechanics and a sweet storyline, making it a relaxing and enjoyable game.
“This is a short and sweet puzzle game with a little plot about adopting a homeless cat.”
“A really cute story and art about a kind girl and her friendly dog running into a stray cat who looks in a bad way - what they do about it - and the cat's feelings about it all.”
“An amazing story told through puzzles, brilliant idea and a lot of fun!”
“There is a thin story with each puzzle.”
“The related part of the story appears after you complete the puzzle.”
“The last one is earned when you complete all five puzzles once and get to read the whole storyline.”
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as chill and relaxing, complementing the gameplay and art style effectively. While most tracks are enjoyable and create a soothing atmosphere, some users find certain sounds, like the last song, to be odd or off-putting. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience, though it may feel repetitive during extended play sessions.
“Each song has a steady rhythm, so for fun, I try to place my pieces so the plink sound of putting them in the correct spot matches up with the music.”
“Relaxing game, beautiful, and with a very nice soundtrack.”
“The music is unique and sometimes a bit odd, but I like it.”
“Except for the last song, where they include this noise that sounds like a robot kitty chewing on metal kibbles - I have mixed feelings about that.”
“Chill music with volume controls.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by polished puzzle mechanics that are enhanced by a captivating art style and soothing soundtrack, creating a relaxing experience for players. Additionally, the integration of a narrative element adds depth to the overall gameplay.
“Polished puzzle mechanics, and a bit of story!”
“The game is amazing; the art style combined with the gameplay and the soundtrack provides a feeling of relaxation.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a super cute art style that enhances the relaxing nature of the puzzle game, creating a harmonious blend with the gameplay and soundtrack that contributes to an overall soothing experience.
“The artwork is super cute; it's a very relaxing puzzle game.”
“The game is amazing! The art style, combined with the gameplay and the soundtrack, provides a feeling of relaxation.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some feeling so frustrated that they chose to quit rather than continue.
“It was a little tedious, so I ended up forcing the game to close.”
“The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than fun.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the game feel monotonous.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, uninteresting backgrounds, and language inconsistencies in the menu. Players also express frustration over the inability to customize backgrounds, further detracting from the overall experience.
“Buggy, boring backgrounds, language hiccups in the menu, and no ability to change the background—worst of all, did I mention it's buggy?”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its fantastic art direction, contributing to a captivating and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“A game with fantastic art direction and a great atmosphere; I really liked it.”
