Pipes - Anti Stress Plumbing | Game Brain

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"Pipes - Anti Stress Plumbing" is a relaxing puzzle game that tasks players with connecting pipes to clear each level. With smooth, calming visuals and satisfying sounds, players can reduce stress and improve their problem-solving skills. The game offers a unique twist on traditional plumbing mechanics, making it a great choice for both casual and experienced puzzle gamers.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

music4 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

The game features relaxing music and minimalist graphics, creating a soothing atmosphere for players.
Puzzles are enjoyable and stimulate the mind, with a gradual increase in difficulty that keeps the gameplay engaging.
The game is well-made with a good balance of challenge and relaxation, making it a great option for casual gaming.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, which can disrupt the relaxing experience and frustrate players.
Some players find the difficulty level decreases significantly after the initial stages, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Technical issues, such as crashes and bugs, have been reported, affecting the overall enjoyment of the game.

monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly between levels, which detracts from the overall relaxing experience. While some users appreciate the option to remove ads or find the ad placements reasonable, the consensus indicates that the sheer volume of ads can be overwhelming and counterproductive to the game's intended purpose of stress relief. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the monetization approach through ads is seen as a significant drawback.
- “It is a fun game and has no ads.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without being bombarded by in-app purchases.”
- “Unfortunately, the peaceful experience is often ruined by ads.”
- “I must say, I find it rather ironic that an anti-stress game contains headache-inducing in-between-level ads that ended up stressing me further as I have to wait for a few seconds to actually relieve my stress with the gameplay.”
- “A easy game to play to relax, however having ads in such a game is just defeating the purpose.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, perfectly complementing the minimalist graphics and overall design. Players find the combination of calming soundscapes and engaging gameplay to be a key factor in their enjoyment, with many expressing a desire for the music volume to be increased for an even more immersive experience. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the joyful and tranquil atmosphere of the game.
- “The music is so relaxing and the art style is just eye comforting.”
- “The only relaxing game that can truly relax me ❤️ the combination of its minimal art with such music and just perfect difficulty is what I need from a relaxing game.”
- “Pipes is a joyful and relaxing experience, music and design is beautiful and I just wanna keep solving these great levels.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are characterized as decent and minimalist, complemented by soothing music and sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the clean visuals and seamless movements, noting that the art style is both simple and visually comforting.
- “Decent, minimalist graphics with soothing music and sound effects.”
- “The music is so relaxing and the art style is just eye comforting.”
- “Clean graphics, seamless movements.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring simple graphics and mechanics complemented by a soothing background soundtrack. However, players find the in-between-level ads to be counterproductive, as they can induce stress rather than alleviate it, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Cool game though, simple graphics and mechanics with a soothing background song.”
- “I find it rather ironic that an anti-stress game contains headache-inducing in-between-level ads that ended up stressing me further, as I have to wait for a few seconds to actually relieve my stress with the gameplay.”