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Pipe Mania is a puzzle game where players must place random tiles in order to help water flow to its destiny.

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

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Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

Pipe Mania screenshot

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Pipe Mania is a challenging puzzle game with a lot of content that can provide hours of enjoyment.
The game includes a bonus original version from 1989, appealing to nostalgia for fans of the genre.
Some players appreciate the quality of life improvements over the original, making it a decent option for those who enjoyed the classic.

The game feels dated and lacks modern features, such as resolution options and graphics tweaks, making it unsuitable for contemporary gaming PCs.
It has a remarkably low player activity on Steam, indicating a lack of interest and engagement from the gaming community.
The high price tag for an old game that hasn't been modernized is seen as an attempt to profit from nostalgia rather than offering a quality product.

optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for standard features found in modern gaming PCs and failing to run smoothly on contemporary hardware.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics received criticism for lacking options to change the resolution and offering minimal graphics customization settings, limiting players' ability to tailor their visual experience.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
Players note that the gameplay features a lengthy introduction, which can make each session feel like a significant time investment.
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward.”
- “Each session offers a unique experience, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right into the action.”
- “There is also a fairly long intro that makes each gameplay session a commitment.”

74%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews

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