Pleasure Puzzle: Portrait
- September 24, 2018
- 冷笑黑妖
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Pleasure Puzzle: Portrait" is a relaxing puzzle game that allows players to create portraits by solving increasingly difficult sliding block puzzles. With a variety of unique and interesting characters to unlock, players can enjoy a satisfying challenge while also creating beautiful works of art. The game features a simple yet elegant design, making it accessible to players of all ages and skill levels.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork, primarily of women, which many players found enjoyable.
- It offers a variety of difficulty levels, allowing players to choose from 6 to 100 pieces for each puzzle, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- The game is easy to complete, with many players achieving 100% in under two hours, making it a good option for achievement hunters.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic, with many players finding it lacks challenge due to the uniformity of puzzle pieces and the ability to use hints.
- Achievements do not contribute to the player's Steam profile, which disappointed some players looking for recognition of their efforts.
- The music is repetitive and not very engaging, leading some players to mute it and play their own music instead.
- music87 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others describe it as mediocre or repetitive. A notable feature is the ability to import personal music, which many users appreciate as a way to enhance their gaming experience. Overall, while the original soundtrack may not appeal to everyone, it serves its purpose in creating a calming atmosphere for gameplay.
“The possibility of putting any song in the game folder to be able to hear it while playing was a fantastic idea.”
“As always my 'I'm a musician' reviews also include a mention of the soundtrack and the music in Pleasure Puzzle: Portrait is honestly a nice calming collection of songs while you do the puzzles.”
“A nice, relaxing, artsy game with great visual art and music.”
“The music is completely inoffensive.”
“Completely soul-crushing, only one music track that repeats over and over again that drives me mad.”
“The music consists of three to four tracks, which is not that much, to be honest.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful and charming artwork, featuring a collection of 100 well-done portraits that enhance the overall experience. However, some players note that the simplistic gameplay mechanics and occasionally bland backgrounds can detract from the visual appeal. Overall, while the art is a highlight, the game's implementation may feel basic to some.
“Initially bought it for the achievements, stayed for the beautiful artworks.”
“It is a pleasure indeed to admire the wonderful artwork.”
“This one has very charming graphics, soothing music, a nice presentation, and great picture art.”
“2/5 - graphics (with a point generously gifted because the pictures themselves are well done.)”
“Ok, so the graphics are okay, the gameplay mechanics are simple; you just need to switch the pieces according to your desire, and it's not even necessary to rotate them.”
“Graphics and audio: 6/10”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for its simplicity and lack of challenge, with many reviewers noting that it consists mainly of basic jigsaw mechanics that can be completed in just a few hours. While the art is praised, the overall experience is described as boring and unengaging, with minimal mechanics and features that do not enhance the gameplay. Some users mention minor issues with click registration, but overall, the game is seen as a relaxing yet uninspired puzzle experience.
“Regarding the gameplay: the game is simple, easy and it even has a 'cheat/help' feature that allows you to see the number of the pieces when clicking right click, this allows you to see if the pieces are in the correct place by checking its number on the grid.”
“Many good features and simple gameplay, as well as nice art.”
“Really only a few hours of gameplay if you're decent at all at puzzles, but a relaxing time.”
“Good art, but bad gameplay... boring game.”
“A jigsaw puzzle with no challenge and no mechanics to speak of.”
“A puzzle game with gorgeous artwork, which is bogged down by a phoned-in implementation of simplistic game mechanics.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for lacking a substantial story, with multiple users noting that it has no narrative elements and is primarily focused on gameplay mechanics, such as puzzle-solving. Overall, the consensus is that the story aspect is non-existent or minimal, leading to low ratings.
“The game features an epic story that captivates players from start to finish.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The storyline is well-crafted, providing a rich backdrop for the gameplay.”
“This game has no story.”
“There's no fancy story here; you gotta line pieces up properly to finish a puzzle.”
“Storyline: 0/10”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability due to its multiple puzzles and additional content from DLCs, which enhance the experience. Players can revisit completed puzzles with smaller pieces, providing further incentive to replay. Overall, while not infinitely replayable, it maintains a good level of replay value.
“Completing a puzzle once allows you to complete it again with smaller pieces, so it has nice replay value.”
“Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
“It has certain replayability since there are several puzzles in the base game, and the DLC adds more to keep the fun going.”
“Does it have any replayability after you've completed the 100 tile puzzles?”
- grinding5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often requiring significant time investment to achieve 100% completion, particularly in the context of completing puzzles.
“There's a lot of grinding involved, but it feels rewarding.”
“You'll need a second life to keep up with the grinding!”
“The grinding can be intense, but it adds depth to the gameplay.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“A lot of grinding.”
“When working on a 100-piece puzzle, it's quite tedious.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable for casual play. However, some critiques arise from translation issues, leading to unintended comedic interpretations. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor, enhancing the overall experience.
“Vote funny and I'll give you a cookie.”
“A funny game.”
“Funny for playing and chilling.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally viewed positively, as it lacks ads and spyware, which enhances the user experience. However, some users feel that without these elements, the game would still only rate around 4/10, suggesting that the monetization strategy may not significantly enhance its overall appeal.
“If it was a free mobile game without ads, I'd say 4/10.”
“Imagine the average phone puzzle game, but without ads or spyware.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with players, evoking strong feelings of empathy and vulnerability, as evidenced by moments that lead to tears and a sense of personal connection to the characters' struggles.
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by beautiful art and a relaxing, chill vibe, creating an immersive and enjoyable experience for players.
“Beautiful art, chill atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users appreciate the game's stability, noting that it features straightforward mechanics without any frustrating bugs or challenges that could disrupt gameplay.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.”
