Pixel Puzzles 2: Halloween
- October 21, 2019
- Pixel Puzzles
Get on SteamPixel Puzzles 2: Halloween is a spooky-themed jigsaw puzzle game with 25 puzzles and unique piece shapes. It features traditional puzzle gameplay with interactive environments, puzzle piece rotation, and auto-saving. With a range of puzzle sizes and 27 Steam achievements, players can enjoy a hauntingly fun puzzle experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game follows traditional puzzle building mechanics, providing a familiar experience for fans of the genre.
- Achievements are functional and can be earned even while offline, appealing to achievement hunters.
- Some puzzles offer a fun and spooky atmosphere, making it enjoyable for Halloween-themed gaming.
- Many of the images used in the puzzles are considered low quality or unappealing, detracting from the overall experience.
- There is no base picture to work from, only a ghost overlay, which some players feel is akin to cheating.
- The game lacks replayability and variety in puzzle sizes, with most puzzles being relatively small and not challenging.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features traditional puzzle mechanics with an optional rotation feature, but lacks replayability due to the absence of end game mechanics or puzzle randomness. Players appreciate the pixel puzzle style and the Halloween aesthetic, though the overall experience may feel limited.
“I love Halloween and its whole aesthetic, and I enjoy the gameplay of pixel puzzle games.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics or puzzle randomness.”
“All of the puzzles follow traditional puzzle building mechanics.”
“There is a rotation mechanic that can be turned off in the options.”
- music8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's music is minimal, primarily featured only at the title and puzzle select screens, while the puzzle screens are dominated by unsettling horror sounds like screams and rattling. Some players found the music annoying and noted low-resolution images, but the atmospheric audio effectively enhances the horror theme.
“The music and atmosphere are set to the theme of the puzzles.”
“In this case, there is no music on puzzle screens, just horror sounds like screams, rattling, and other 'spooky' noises.”
“The only music is at the title/puzzle select screen.”
“Also, some of the images were low res and the music was annoying.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with reviewers noting the absence of end game mechanics and puzzle randomness, leading to a one-time play experience.
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics or puzzle randomness.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks any narrative elements, with no story, background, or setup provided, leaving players without context or engagement in the plot.
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for feeling lazy and lacking creativity, especially when compared to other titles like "pp zombies," which featured unique and creepy artwork. Instead, this game relies on photos, which detracts from the overall aesthetic appeal, particularly for fans of Halloween-themed visuals.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is closely tied to the puzzle themes, with music that enhances the overall experience and immerses players in the game's environment.
“The music and atmosphere are perfectly aligned with the theme of the puzzles.”
