Pill Puzzle

About

"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 Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features relaxing background music and a minimalist design that enhances the overall experience.
Pill Puzzle offers a unique and engaging mechanic, with a gradual increase in difficulty that keeps the gameplay interesting.
It's a simple yet enjoyable puzzle game that can effectively pass the time, making it a good choice for casual gaming.

The game suffers from inconsistent mechanics, such as unclear collision detection and a lack of an undo function, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Some levels require specific solutions that can be confusing, and the pill-rotating mechanic feels unnecessary and adds to the busywork.
There are technical issues, including bugs that can cause the game to uninstall itself or lose progress, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the pill-turning mechanic as unnecessary and leading to frustrating level restarts, while others appreciate the simplicity and variety introduced in later levels. Overall, the puzzle mechanics are considered enjoyable and engaging, with a gradual increase in difficulty that enhances the experience.
- “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, adding variety to the gameplay.”
- “The pill-rotating mechanic serves absolutely no purpose at all, and if you miss it, the level autofails and restarts.”
- “Early on, the game introduces a pill-rotating mechanic that feels unnecessary.”
- “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
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and pleasant, contributing positively to the overall experience, especially in a minimalist design context. However, some users find the sound effects, particularly the pill popping, to be annoying and the music itself somewhat generic. Overall, while the background music enhances the relaxing atmosphere, the sound effects detract from it for some players.
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from stability issues, particularly on smaller screens, as it lacks graphics options and optimization settings. Players have reported bugs in certain levels, including a critical issue in level 25 that prevents completion due to a mismatch in required items.
- “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.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 character models are poorly designed and the animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is criticized for having bugs in certain levels and a lack of adjustable settings, which can hinder gameplay. Specifically, level 25 presents a significant issue where players are provided with insufficient resources to complete the level, leading to frustration.
- “This game has a few levels that are buggy, and your screen isn't optimized for it. There are no settings to adjust this. In level 25, you receive 7 pills, but you need 8 to complete the level, so you can't finish the game.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- “I encountered multiple performance issues that made it difficult to enjoy the game, and the lack of optimization options only made things worse.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”