Pixel Puzzles 2: RADical ROACH
- August 12, 2016
- Pixel Puzzles
Get on Steam"Pixel Puzzles 2: Radical Roach" is a traditional jigsaw puzzle game featuring 25 unique, challenging puzzles made up of 60 to 350 pieces. Players can enjoy beautiful cartoon images of insects in a post-apocalyptic world while earning 25 Steam achievements and taking advantage of auto-saving and puzzle piece rotation features. The game offers a radical puzzling atmosphere for a relaxing, yet engaging experience.
PC
Reviews
- The game provides a relaxing and enjoyable puzzle experience, making it a great way to unwind.
- The music and atmosphere are upbeat, enhancing the overall enjoyment of solving puzzles.
- It offers easy achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters and fans of the series.
- The dark color palette of the puzzles makes it difficult to distinguish pieces, leading to frustration.
- There is a lack of replayability and variety, as the game follows a similar format to previous installments without introducing new mechanics.
- The music can become repetitive and may not fit the tranquil nature of puzzle-solving.
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its upbeat and enjoyable quality, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere, especially in the context of puzzle-solving. However, some players find the looping nature of the tracks tedious over extended play sessions, and a few feel that the music's pace does not align well with the tranquil gameplay, suggesting a need for more varied tracks. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight for many, there are calls for options to customize or disable it to enhance the gaming experience.
“The music and atmosphere have a very upbeat feel and make this one of the most enjoyable puzzle games from pixel puzzles.”
“The music was probably my favorite out of all the pixel puzzles, though it didn't make a difference in my interest for the game.”
“Fun game, really recommend people to get the game... awesome soundtrack but I think they need to update for different songs if possible... the songs keep you going.”
“I wish there was a way to disable the music but leave the sounds on.”
“Normally I'd like this kind of music in any other game, but in a tranquil game about solving puzzles, it's a little hectic in my opinion.”
“The music is very annoying (not that I ever leave the music on when playing any of the Pixel Puzzles 2 games).”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by traditional puzzle mechanics with a rotation option, but lacks replayability due to the absence of endgame features or puzzle randomness. While the technical execution of the puzzles is solid, the thematic elements and music do not enhance the experience, leading to a sense of monotony and disinterest for some players. Overall, the gameplay feels uninspired and could benefit from more innovative elements.
“All of the puzzles follow traditional puzzle building mechanics.”
“There is a rotation mechanic that can be turned off in the options.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics or puzzle randomness.”
“I'm not sure if it's because I've played too many of these and the gameplay being the same consistently has not increased my interest, or if it's the type of puzzles related to the theme, but I couldn't get into this pixel puzzles game this time around.”
“The puzzles are a good mix from a technical perspective, and the mechanics are the same as you have seen in other games.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story conveys a powerful moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent personal growth. However, some users note a lack of narrative depth, with no background or setup provided.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability due to the absence of end game mechanics and random puzzles, making it a one-time experience for players.
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics or puzzle randomness.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by an upbeat and enjoyable ambiance, enhanced by its music, making it a standout in the puzzle genre.
“The music and atmosphere have a very upbeat feel, making this one of the most enjoyable puzzle games from Pixel Puzzles.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, citing unappealing colors and distracting backgrounds that complicate the experience.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The rewards for grinding are minimal, which makes the effort feel pointless.”
“The mechanics of grinding are frustrating and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game received mixed reviews, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with the radical roach artwork and finding the background color options challenging for gameplay. Additionally, the music was noted as annoying, further detracting from the overall visual experience.
“I'm not a fan of the radical roach artwork; it detracts from the overall experience.”
“The graphics are quite disappointing, especially the background color options, which made it really hard to complete the puzzles.”
“The visuals in this game are not up to par with what I expected, and the music is very annoying.”
