Pill Puzzle

About

Pill Puzzle is a single player action game. It was developed by Coffee Studio and was released on June 17, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pill Puzzle" is a game that requires careful planning and attention to detail, as players must fit various pills in the right order based on their color, type, and position. With 60 levels, no time constraints, and the added challenge of earning Steam achievements, players can take their time and strategize to complete each level successfully. The game offers a rotate and position function, adding another layer of complexity to the puzzle-solving experience.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging theme that simulates the experience of being a virtual pharmacist, making it enjoyable to package pills.
The mechanics are simple and intuitive, with a gradual increase in difficulty that keeps the gameplay interesting without being overly challenging.
The relaxing music and minimalist design contribute to a pleasant atmosphere, making it a good game for casual play.

The game suffers from inconsistent mechanics, such as the pill-rotating feature that feels unnecessary and can lead to frustrating auto-fail situations.
Many levels lack challenge, especially in the early stages, and the game can be completed quickly, leading to a lack of replayability.
There are technical issues, including bugs that can cause the game to uninstall itself or progress to be lost, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features simple mechanics, primarily revolving around rotating and swapping pills, which some players find unengaging or unnecessary. While the puzzle aspect lacks challenge for some, others appreciate the gradual introduction of new mechanics and the evolving difficulty, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable experience overall.
- “The game mechanics are simple—you can rotate each pill and sometimes even swap their starting locations if the level allows.”
- “While it could use some nicer visuals or animations, the actual gameplay and puzzle mechanics are pretty good.”
- “A nice and enjoyable puzzle game with a relaxing atmosphere, it has some nice mechanics which get introduced in the later levels which add some variety to the levels.”
- “The piece (pill) turning mechanic serves absolutely no purpose at all, and if you miss it, the level autofails and restarts.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic, relying on rotating pills and swapping their starting locations, which can feel tedious.”
- “The game mechanics are pretty simple; you can rotate each pill while also being able to completely swap the starting location if the level allows it.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and pleasant, enhancing the overall experience, though some users find certain sound effects, like pill popping, to be irritating. While the background music is appreciated for its calming qualities, some reviewers criticize the sound effects as generic and unappealing. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's minimalist design and relaxing atmosphere.
- “Not very challenging, nice relaxing music and experience.”
- “Pill puzzle is a good game with simple dynamics, it's a relaxing game because it doesn't have a timer, and the music also contributes to it, the design is minimalist, and I loved the colors.”
- “I liked the art and the music, very relaxing.”
- “The music and sound effects are generic placeholders that are just bad and irritating.”
- “The music is forgettable and does not enhance the gaming experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game lack customizable options, which can lead to bugs, particularly on smaller screens.
- “There are no graphics options, so it can be buggy on smaller screens.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is lacking, with several levels experiencing bugs and screen issues that hinder gameplay. Notably, level 25 presents a critical flaw where players are provided with insufficient resources to complete the level, leading to frustration. Overall, the lack of settings to address these issues further detracts from the gaming experience.
- “This game has a few levels that are buggy, and your screen isn't optimized for them. There's no setting to adjust for this. In level 25, you get 7 pills but need 8, so you can't complete this game.”
- “The optimization is terrible; the game frequently lags and crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered multiple performance issues, and the graphics settings don't seem to have any effect on the game's optimization.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is hindered by a lack of graphics options, leading to potential bugs, especially on smaller screens. Players have reported specific levels, such as level 25, where bugs prevent progression, highlighting the need for optimization and fixes.
- “There are no graphics options, so it can be buggy on smaller screens.”
- “This game has a few levels that are buggy, and your screen isn't optimized for it. In level 25, you get 7 pills but need 8, so you can't complete this game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the enjoyable puzzle experience, with engaging mechanics introduced in later levels that add variety to gameplay.
- “A nice and enjoyable puzzle game with a relaxing atmosphere. It has some nice mechanics that are introduced in the later levels, adding variety to the gameplay.”