Please Fix The Road

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Please Fix The Road is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by ARIELEK and was released on June 10, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Please Fix The Road" is a physics-based puzzle game where players must repair roads by manipulating various objects and materials. Use cranes, bulldozers, and other machinery to fill potholes, pave surfaces, and create safe roadways. With challenging levels and a variety of tools, players must plan carefully and execute their repairs flawlessly to succeed.

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Audience ScoreBased on 173 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and charming animations, making it visually appealing.
Puzzles are engaging and progressively challenging, providing a satisfying experience as players solve them.
The hint system is helpful, allowing players to get nudges in the right direction without penalizing them for using it.

The puzzles can become frustratingly difficult, with some levels feeling convoluted and lacking clear solutions.
The UI can be cluttered and confusing, making it hard to distinguish between different mechanics and actions.
The game forces players to use actions in a strict order, which can limit creativity and lead to trial-and-error gameplay.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, charm, and creative art style, often described as minimalistic yet colorful, with delightful animations and level transitions. However, some players note that the visuals can become cluttered, making it difficult to navigate and understand gameplay elements, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the graphics are generally considered a strong point, enhancing the game's aesthetic appeal and atmosphere.
- “Absolutely astounding visuals for an indie puzzle game.”
- “The art style is minimalistic yet colorful, making every level a treat to look at.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the geometric style is so satisfying - especially on level transitions.”
- “Reminds me of old flash games with better graphics, mechanics, and art style.”
- “Way to ruin a good concept with unnecessary graphical choices.”
- “Graphics are pretty but sometimes too busy and it makes terrain elevation quite hard to read which can throw a wrench in your plans.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and puzzling challenges, though players express frustration with the inconsistent introduction and reinforcement of new mechanics, leading to confusion and difficulty in remembering them. While the game features a gradual learning curve and visually appealing graphics, some players feel that the puzzles can oscillate between overly simplistic and frustratingly complex without adequate progression. Overall, the gameplay offers a blend of creativity and challenge, but the execution leaves room for improvement in terms of structure and player guidance.
- “The game isn't afraid to play with its own mechanics - things that feel like they might be side effects and not necessarily 'fitting' with the game world will start factoring into levels around the midgame - which was an enjoyable case of being rewarded for lateral thinking.”
- “The learning process of the mechanics is gradual and intuitive.”
- “New mechanics are introduced every couple of puzzles, so there's a lot of variety.”
- “I wish the game would remind me what mechanics do on the cards as they can be difficult to remember if you haven't played for a while, as well as label/readjust hotkeys.”
- “It goes from the first 20 or so puzzles being laughably easy to the game basically instantly becoming ridiculously hard (shortly after the tile copy mechanic is introduced).”
- “In most puzzles, there is zero room for error or misplacement, and in a game where you have to calculate so far down the line where you're going to put certain blocks, it mystifies me why there aren't other mechanics available where you can quickly swap out blocks to verify and experiment with loose ideas, without needing all the undoing and waiting for animations.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and jazzy qualities, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful graphics and animations. Players appreciate the diverse soundtrack, which complements the chill puzzle gameplay, although some express a desire for a skip track feature due to varying song preferences. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's calming atmosphere and aesthetic appeal.
- “The graphic effects, sound effects, and music are impeccable and everything is done with a lot of love.”
- “It's a wonderful blend of soothing animations and music, with just the kind of progressively challenging puzzle play I enjoy.”
- “The visual transitions between the stages are very enjoyable to watch, and the music is a jazzy mix that has an impressive number of tracks.”
- “The only downside to this game is the soundtrack, which is terrible, but it's quite easy to play your own music in the background, so this doesn't really affect gameplay at all.”
- “Overall, the game has beautiful scenes accompanied by relaxing music but it drains my console's battery due to its heavy graphics.”
- “Calming music?”
humor
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The humor in the game is described as light and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience without causing frustration, even during challenging puzzles. Players appreciate the combination of amusing moments, such as unintentional developer mistakes, alongside engaging gameplay and appealing animations. Overall, the humor adds a fun and relaxing element to the game.
- “The funny thing is I didn't feel frustrated if I couldn't get the solution.”
- “Combining great puzzles, nice animation, and good humor.”
- “It's a fun, relaxing game with just a touch of humor.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around the theme of repairing roads, but players often feel that their efforts lead to a deterioration of the world rather than improvement. Some suggest that a reverse narrative, where players start with a chaotic environment and work towards restoring it, might be more satisfying.
- “The story takes you on a journey where you start with a beautiful world, but as you progress, you realize the consequences of your actions lead to a more chaotic environment.”
- “I feel like the narrative could be more engaging if it started with a chaotic plot that you work to restore, but maybe that's just my personal preference.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating a high level of stability across platforms.
- “Runs great on deck too!”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the game's balanced level design, which provides sufficient content to explore without overstaying its welcome, avoiding the pitfalls of excessive replayability that can lead to mediocrity.
- “The game strikes a perfect balance with just the right amount of levels, allowing players to fully experience everything without falling into the trap of endless replayability that can lead to mediocrity.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it a joy to revisit the game time and again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are the same, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “Given how things are going, it feels like the right amount of levels to get your value and really see everything without the game letting the cult of replayability drag on into mediocrity.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on powerful hardware, players have reported significant CPU temperature spikes, which may affect performance. Additionally, relying on hints can hinder progress in later levels, suggesting that players should engage with the game more independently for a better experience.
- “I'd recommend if you play this game to avoid using any hints before actually trying the level, as it might hinder your performance in later levels.”
- “The game runs smoothly on my relatively powerful gaming laptop, but it does cause substantial spikes in CPU temperature.”
atmosphere
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The game's charming graphics contribute to a relaxing atmosphere; however, players feel that the gameplay is chaotic and does not align with the intended difficulty level.
- “The graphics are charming, and the atmosphere is relaxing.”
- “The graphics are charming and the atmosphere is relaxing, but the 'difficult' tag doesn't accurately describe how chaotic the gameplay feels.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable initially, but it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive as they progress through the levels.
- “A relatively simple puzzle game that is fun at first but then gets rather tedious after a few levels.”