Pipe Dreams
- March 9, 2023
- ELV Games
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Pipe Dreams" is a 2D puzzle game where you play as a master plumber, connecting pipes of various shapes and sizes to create a path for your Slime. With procedurally generated maps, the game offers a near-endless supply of unique puzzles. Its simple controls and charming graphics make it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages. The goal is to connect the pipes and gather treasures, increasing the difficulty as you go.
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Windows
Reviews
- Pipe Dreams offers a charming and addictive puzzle experience with colorful graphics and a delightful soundtrack.
- The game features procedurally generated levels, ensuring a unique experience with each playthrough and providing endless replayability.
- Players appreciate the engaging gameplay and the satisfaction of solving challenging puzzles, making it a great choice for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Some players find the game to be basic and lacking in depth, with minimal puzzle logic and repetitive gameplay.
- There are suggestions for improvements, such as enhancing the user interface and adding more music variety to enrich the gaming experience.
- A few players experienced minor bugs and wished for better tutorial guidance to help new players understand the game mechanics more effectively.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its fantastic selection and ability to enhance the gameplay experience without becoming repetitive, serving as a pleasant background that allows players to focus. However, some users have noted issues with audio pitch inconsistencies, particularly when using certain audio systems, which can disrupt the immersive experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered delightful and complements the game's colorful graphics and engaging puzzles effectively.
“The selection of music is fantastic and doesn't feel too repetitive, serving as a background that allows the player to focus on more important factors of the game.”
“With its colorful graphics, delightful soundtrack, and engaging gameplay, it's easy to see why this game has become such a hit.”
“I absolutely love this puzzle game; it's challenging yet not frustrating, and the graphics and music are beautiful.”
“Wish it had more music to play to.”
“The problem with the music is that it occasionally pitches higher than expected, such as found within Unity's horrible audio engine, where when the audio is boosted to the maximum level for some of the headsets or audio systems, it might display its bass effect higher than expected, killing the vibe of the player that was peacefully enjoying the awesome realm of the pipes.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their colorful and beautiful design, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the visual appeal alongside the delightful soundtrack, enhancing the overall gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, adding significant value to the game.
“With its colorful graphics, delightful soundtrack, and engaging gameplay, it's easy to see why this game has become such a hit.”
“I absolutely loved this puzzle game, the levels were challenging yet satisfying to complete and the graphics and music were also top-notch.”
“I absolutely love this puzzle game, it's challenging yet not frustrating and the graphics and music are beautiful.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally engaging and enjoyable, enhanced by colorful graphics and a delightful soundtrack. However, some players note that certain elements can occasionally disrupt the core experience, leading to annoyance rather than discouragement. Overall, there is a desire for further expansion of the game's concepts to enhance enjoyment.
“After 2 hours of gameplay, I am looking forward to ideas that could further expand the concepts of the game and bring even more enjoyment to our lives!”
“With its colorful graphics, delightful soundtrack, and engaging gameplay, it's easy to see why this game has become such a hit.”
“In a combination, it can occasionally interfere with the core gameplay, which can annoy players rather than discourage them.”
“After 2 hours of gameplay, I am looking for ideas that could further expand the concepts of the game and bring even more enjoyment to our experience!”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with no major glitches or bugs, although some have encountered minor issues, such as buggy deaths near hot pipes. While stability is solid, it may not evoke strong emotional engagement for all players.
“No glitches or bugs detected, which contributes to a smooth gaming experience.”
“Had a couple of buggy deaths around hot pipes.”
“No glitches or bugs detected, but it doesn't get the old dopamine factory rolling, at least for me.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be relatively brief yet still demanding, suggesting a balance between quick progression and the need for repetitive tasks.
“The game feels short but requires a lot of grinding to fully experience everything.”
“Grinding becomes tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the storyline.”
