Plates
- August 19, 2016
- maasgdev
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features various interesting mechanics that are fun to figure out.
- It's a well-made, minimalist puzzle game with a good price point, making it a decent value for casual gamers.
- The game is bug-free and has a nice art style, providing a relaxing experience.
- 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 level design lacks challenge, with many levels having only one sensible solution, which limits replayability.
- The user interface is lacking, with no settings menu or clear level selection, making the game feel unfinished.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a series of creative mechanics that are introduced but not fully utilized, leading to a feeling of incompleteness and a lack of challenging puzzles. While some players appreciate the fun and satisfaction of the simpler puzzles, many express disappointment that the game ends before fully exploring its potential, with a desire for more complex challenges and a level creator feature. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but limited, with a short duration that may not justify its cost.
“Various mechanics, it was fun to figure them out.”
“There are so many creative mechanics and ideas that are in this game, and I think a level creator would be great to fully explore these great mechanics.”
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being well-made and simple, enhancing the overall experience with its relaxing quality. Reviewers appreciate its bug-free nature, particularly in the context of bargain bin completionist games, and highlight it as a standout feature alongside the game's lovely level design.
“The music in this game is amazing.”
“Great game, lovely level design, and nice relaxing music.”
“Well-made, simple music, bug-free; always a plus with 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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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 underwhelming and basic.”
“The art style feels outdated and doesn't do justice to the game's potential.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its challenging difficulty and the inclusion of achievements, such as the "minimaxer," which encourages players to complete levels with minimal moves. This combination of factors enhances the overall value and longevity of the gameplay experience.
“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).”
