Plastris
- March 27, 2020
- Khud0
Get on SteamThere's barely anything on this barren land! Make it flourish with the help of two different shapes: one puts objects inside of its borders, another - removes them.
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and relaxing music, making it a pleasant experience.
- It offers a large number of levels (195) with a satisfying progression, becoming more challenging after the initial easy stages.
- The game is a good time killer and is easy to pick up, making it suitable for casual play.
- The first 150 levels are overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking real challenge until later stages.
- Achievements are spammy, with many awarded for completing the very easy initial levels, leading to a lack of incentive for continued play.
- The controls and hotkeys are unintuitive, which can lead to confusion during gameplay.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it catchy and well-integrated with seasonal changes, others describe it as annoying or quickly turn it off. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its charm and quality, particularly in specific levels, contributing to the game's appealing presentation.
“The music is catchy, and the grids change colors seasonally every few levels.”
“Great presentation with several themes, both graphically and musically.”
“The music is a bit annoying.”
“Charming simple puzzle game with relaxing music.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a pleasing art style that evolves with seasonal changes, enhancing the overall presentation. Users appreciate the visual variety and thematic elements, although some find the graphics merely "okay." Overall, the game offers a satisfying visual experience that complements its gameplay.
“Visuals are nice; they change between the seasons along with the music.”
“I like the art style; it gets a little more challenging after 100 levels and is a satisfying play.”
“The graphics are okay, and as you complete puzzles, the background color changes between seasons, it seems.”
“In the first 11 minutes, I configured the graphics settings, adjusted audio, completed 50 levels, and gathered all of the achievements.”
“Great presentation with several themes, both graphically and musically.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking true variety, as the puzzle mechanics do not evolve throughout the experience. Additionally, the reviewer notes a limited playtime of only 30 minutes due to their involvement in creating a trailer for the game.
“It is just an illusion of variety as the puzzle mechanics remain unchanged.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for its engaging puzzle elements that enhance the overall experience.
“The puzzle atmosphere is truly captivating and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“The immersive environment draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and engaging, making every moment feel significant.”
