Plates

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Plates is a single player action game. It was developed by maasgdev and was released on August 19, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Plates" is a casual, single-player puzzle game that offers a unique and minimalist experience. The game focuses on the core concept of discovery, allowing players to uncover gameplay mechanics independently. Ideal for curious players who enjoy unraveling the intricacies of a game without explicit guidance, "Plates" offers a short yet engaging and satisfying puzzle-solving journey.

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features various mechanics that are fun to figure out, providing a unique puzzle experience.
It's a well-made, minimalist puzzle game with enjoyable variations and a good price point.
The game is bug-free and offers a satisfying sense of accomplishment for completionists.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in under half an hour, leading to a feeling of it being more of a demo than a full game.
The user interface is lacking, with no settings menu or clear level selection, which can lead to confusion.
Many levels are too easy and lack challenge, with limited replayability due to the straightforward solutions.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a series of interesting mechanics that are introduced but not fully utilized, leading to a lack of depth and challenge in the puzzles. While some players appreciate the simplicity and satisfaction of the puzzles, many feel that the game feels incomplete, with a short duration and missed opportunities for more complex challenges. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but ultimately underwhelming, especially given its price point.
- “Various mechanics, it was fun to figure them out.”
- “If you like mechanically simple but satisfying puzzles, this has your number.”
- “Game feels more like a demo than a complete product: most levels are just showing a new mechanic rather than posing any difficulty in finding the optimal solution.”
- “This wouldn't be as bad if replaying levels to improve solutions was more prominent in gameplay, but it simply wasn't.”
- “Nice puzzles, even if they are a bit easy, relaxing sounds and unique puzzle mechanics, but as soon as the puzzles start getting a bit more difficult it suddenly ends.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of the game are praised for their fun and appealing art style, characterized by a simplistic design that enhances the overall experience.
- “It is a fun game, and I really like the art style you were going for.”
- “The graphics are overly simplistic and lack detail.”
- “I found the visuals to be quite basic and uninspired.”
- “The game's graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is well-crafted and straightforward, enhancing the overall experience without any technical issues, making it a positive addition for players, especially in bargain bin completionist titles.
- “Well-made, simple music that enhances the gameplay experience. It's always a plus for bargain bin completionist games.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack feels generic and uninspired, failing to create an engaging atmosphere for the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability due to its challenging difficulty and the inclusion of achievements, such as "minimaxer," which encourages players to complete levels with minimal moves. This adds depth and motivation for players to revisit the game.
- “This game has a good level of difficulty, great price, and amazing replay value (there is an achievement called 'Minimaxer' that requires you to complete all the levels with minimum moves).”