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Papertris

Papertris is solid for its budget price. While I would’ve liked more options (and a consistent challenge), it’s a game built off classics. Local and online leaderboards help, too.
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57%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
89% User Score Based on 9 reviews
Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

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About Papertris

Papertris is a single player and multiplayer tactical puzzle game. It was developed by Paper_Games and was released on March 1, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Papertris is a fast and exciting arcade puzzle game that combines classic gameplay with fresh new features

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 9 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Polished and well-made game with a lot of love and care evident in its design and presentation.
  • Unique 3D gameplay mechanic that adds a fresh perspective to classic block-matching puzzle games.
  • Cute and relaxing paper-themed visuals combined with a fun soundtrack create an enjoyable atmosphere.
  • Controls on PC can be confusing or unintuitive, with input inconsistencies and lack of clear instructions on rotation and hard drop functions.
  • The game can feel slow-paced and lacking challenge at lower levels, with some players finding the speed and movement limiting or tedious.
  • Color differentiation issues, especially at higher levels, make it difficult for colorblind players without clear accessibility features.

  • graphics

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

    The game features a charming and unique paper-inspired aesthetic with cute, well-crafted graphics that enhance its distinct 3D layered gameplay. While some UI elements exhibit high contrast and harsh shadows, improving ambient lighting could further elevate the visual appeal. Overall, the graphics are praised for their creativity and contribute significantly to the game's engaging and enjoyable experience.

    • “There is clearly a lot of love put into this game, and the graphics look fantastic. Although the gameplay isn't exactly original, it is all presented well and offers a decent challenge to any puzzle fan.”
    • “A neat little Columns-esque falling block / match-3 game with cute graph paper aesthetics, and a unique "3D" mechanic that gives you a new playing field in front of your last one when you top out—you can make matches with blocks behind.”
    • “The gameplay is a bit hypnotic and the music is fun, graphics are very, very cute—I love seeing the paper blocks fall!”
    • “Very high contrast in some 3D parts of the UI, for example pins, with completely black hard shadows. Experimenting with global illumination or other types of ambient lighting to brighten up dark spots could really push the visuals to the next level.”
    • “The paper graphics are distinctive, but could benefit from enhancements in lighting to reduce the harsh shadows.”
    • “While the aesthetic is cute, some parts of the visuals suffer from stark contrasts that disrupt the overall look.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple and familiar but well-executed, offering a fun and hypnotic puzzle experience with a unique 3D mechanic that adds depth. It provides a decent challenge for puzzle fans, complemented by charming visuals and an engaging soundtrack.

    • “There is clearly a lot of love put into this game. The graphics look fantastic, and although the gameplay isn't exactly original, it is well presented and offers a decent challenge to any puzzle fan.”
    • “A neat little Columns-esque falling block / match-3 game with cute graph paper aesthetics and a unique '3D' mechanic that gives you a new playing field in front of your last one when you top out—you can make matches with blocks behind.”
    • “A simple and fun puzzle game that, although it uses basic mechanics we have seen before, is presented in a new and original format.”

  • music

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

    The music is widely praised for being fun and relaxing, complementing the game's cute graphics and hypnotic, enjoyable gameplay. It enhances the overall atmosphere, making the experience more engaging and soothing.

    • “Fantastic graphics, great soundtrack, fun and simple gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is a bit hypnotic and the music is fun, graphics are very very cute - I love seeing the paper blocks fall!”
    • “Relaxing music and funny animations around the puzzle area fill the cup/pint to the brim.”

  • replayability

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

    Replayability is impacted by accessibility limitations, with colorblind players requesting additional features such as distinct symbols for cube colors to ensure higher levels remain enjoyable for all users.

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game can feel tedious due to the absence of a "hard drop" button, requiring players to manually move blocks downward, especially noticeable at lower levels with slower fall speeds.

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is lighthearted and enjoyable, enhanced by amusing animations that complement the relaxing atmosphere around the puzzle area.

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69%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews
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Papertris is a tactical puzzle game. Common tags for Papertris include 3D, indie, family friendly, relaxing, match 3 and others.

Papertris is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Papertris was released on March 1, 2022.

Papertris was developed by Paper_Games.

Papertris has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Papertris for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Papertris is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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