Platonic

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Platonic is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by FidgetBear Games and was released on May 13, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Platonic" is a exploration-based puzzle game where players traverse five interconnected worlds shaped after the Platonic solids, each with unique themes and gimmicks. Players gather clues and solve challenging puzzles without an inventory, relying solely on understanding each mechanism. The game emphasizes discovery and deep comprehension, with no two puzzles being alike.

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Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Platonic features a variety of unique and challenging puzzles that require logical thinking and observation, providing a rewarding experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
The interconnected design of the puzzle areas encourages exploration and experimentation, leading to satisfying 'aha' moments as players discover how different mechanics work together.
Despite some technical roughness, the game's atmosphere and art style create an engaging environment that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.

The game suffers from technical issues, including poor performance and a lack of options to adjust visual settings, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many puzzles rely on memorization of clues found in different areas, which can lead to frustration and a feeling of busywork rather than genuine problem-solving.
The linear progression and occasional obscure puzzle mechanics can make it difficult for players to know where to focus their efforts, leading to confusion and potential frustration.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its challenging and intricate puzzle mechanics that require players to engage deeply with the game's systems, often without explicit tutorials or guidance. While many players appreciate the variety and design of the puzzles, some find certain mechanics overly complex, leading to a reliance on trial and error rather than straightforward solutions. Overall, the game encourages exploration and understanding, making it a rewarding experience for those who enjoy mechanical puzzles.
- “Interesting puzzle game that really challenged me to think through some of the puzzles, with one mechanic that was very witness-like in its obfuscation.”
- “Platonic is a fun puzzle game with some interesting mechanics.”
- “I believe those puzzles or mechanics are not new, but they form a beautiful collection of how they can work out surprisingly.”
- “Some of the mechanics of the game I still don't completely understand after completing the game.”
- “There is no explanation or tutorial for the puzzle mechanics; you just have to try things out and pay attention to your surroundings to figure out how things work.”
- “One of the mechanics in the water area with the red, green, and purple blocks was really complicated, and I'm not sure if there was a better way to solve it other than essentially brute forcing it by keeping notes for each combination.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features minimal storytelling, focusing instead on environmental puzzles within a mind-bending open world. While there is a vague overarching narrative, players primarily engage with the gameplay loop of observation and experimentation across five distinct themed worlds, with little to no emphasis on traditional story elements or world-building.
- “No pretentious story beats, just solid 'observe, test, intuit' gameplay loop taking you to 5 different worlds, each with their own theme.”
- “Though there is somewhat of an overarching story, you won't have to read anything in this game except for the menu, so don't expect elaborate world-building in documents or audio logs going into this one.”
- “There is no story, just pure, refined environmental puzzles in a mind-bending open world.”
- “There is no story at all.”
- “Though there is somewhat of an overarching story, you won't have to read anything in this game except for the menu, so don't expect elaborate world-building in documents or audio logs.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as basic and somewhat janky, leading to performance issues on initial launch. While the low-poly aesthetic may seem unremarkable, it effectively contributes to the game's unique atmosphere and identity, reminiscent of titles like The Witness and Outer Wilds. Despite the graphical limitations, the game compensates with engaging puzzles.
- “Atmospherically and aesthetically, you will get the same vibes from the games I mentioned too, but it all has its own identity.”
- “On first launch, it feels quite janky, and even though the graphics are rather basic, it doesn't run terribly well.”
- “I was told this would be similar to The Witness, Blue Prince, and Outer Wilds, yet the similarity was mostly aesthetic.”
- “Don't let the low-poly graphics fool you - this game's puzzles are up there with the best.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some elements can feel tedious, particularly in puzzles and certain areas, the dense content keeps the gameplay engaging. Despite a few frustrating moments, including a softlock, many players felt motivated to complete the game in one sitting, indicating that the overall experience remains entertaining.
- “Puzzles are more tedious than requiring thinking.”
- “But as it stands, it's just tedious.”
- “It definitely feels a bit small - none of the areas are particularly large, though they're pretty dense with content - and there are a few spots that were a bit tedious as well as literally the last thing I had to finish in the game being kind of a crapshoot.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its calming quality and effective aura, enhancing the overall experience. Notably, it was composed by a single individual who undertook the entire development process, showcasing impressive talent and dedication.
- “The music is calming.”
- “The aura-type music was pretty good too.”
- “What makes this even more incredible is the fact that it was made by one person who had to learn how to do everything to make this game: coding, animation, and music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to run smoothly without any noticeable optimization issues, indicating a well-optimized performance.
- “The game runs smoothly, and I haven't noticed any issues.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate throughout.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its unique identity while evoking familiar vibes from similar titles. It features a strong emphasis on atmospheric puzzles, enhanced by an innovative numbering system that adds depth to the gameplay experience.
- “Atmospherically and aesthetically, you will get the same vibes from the games I mentioned, but it all has its own identity.”
- “Really cool little puzzle game that has a strong focus on atmospheric puzzles and a pretty clever use of its own numbering system to solve puzzles.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find "Platonic" to be a deeply intellectual experience that evokes a sense of brilliance and emotional engagement, highlighting its capacity to stimulate thought and reflection.
- “Platonic is one of the most cerebral games I've played, and it made me feel brilliant.”