Pocket Planet
- July 17, 2023
- Event Horizon Studios
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Get on itch.io StorePocket planet is a simple puzzle game where you can place tiles on a hexagonal grid. Tiles differ in shapes and colors; place trees to create hills, rocks to create mountains, sand to create deserts, and much more! Every level will require you to create different beautiful environments, get a star for every objective completed! Try to get all the stars on every level! [This project is still i…
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Reviews
- Pocket Planet offers a colorful and relaxing puzzle experience with a smooth learning curve and interesting dioramas to complete.
- The game features a well-implemented difficulty curve, allowing players to focus and think without becoming overly frustrated.
- The sound design and visual details enhance the overall experience, making tile placement satisfying and enjoyable.
- The randomization of tile shapes can lead to frustrating moments where players cannot complete objectives due to receiving the wrong tiles.
- There are some bugs, such as issues in the Paths section that can prevent progression, and the demo save data occasionally resets.
- The game could benefit from additional accessibility features, such as more intuitive controls for tile rotation and a restart level hotkey.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in Pocket Planet is characterized by a gentle and soothing soundtrack that complements the game's relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the unobtrusive sound effects, such as tile plopping and level completion sounds, which enhance the overall experience without being distracting. This combination creates a pleasant auditory backdrop that supports the game's focus and simplicity.
“Because of the sweet spot of the level of focus this game needs, plus the soothing but unobtrusive soundtrack, I find this game to be very relaxing.”
“Pocket Planet is a short puzzle game with some nice music and simple visuals.”
“The gentle soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a pleasure to play.”
“The tile plopping sound, the level completion sound, the goal completion sound, and the gentle soundtrack are all quite underwhelming.”
“The soundtrack is soothing but ultimately forgettable, lacking any memorable themes or engaging melodies.”
“While the sounds are not offensive, they fail to enhance the gaming experience and feel more like background noise.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of Pocket Planet are described as cute and simple, though not high-end. The visuals complement the game's short puzzle format, accompanied by pleasant music. Overall, the aesthetic is charming but lacks advanced graphical fidelity.
“Pocket Planet is a short puzzle game with some nice music and simple visuals.”
“I think it's cute; the graphics are not high-end, though.”
“I think it's cute; the graphics are not high-end, though.”
“I think it's cute, but the graphics are not high-end though.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is tied to completing quests that visually alter the map, creating a sense of progression. However, players may find it frustratingly difficult to achieve a perfect completion due to random tile distribution, which can hinder their ability to fully engage with the narrative.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express confusion regarding the introduction of tiles and mechanics, indicating that the gameplay lacks a clear tutorial or onboarding process to familiarize them with the game's systems.
“I forgot in what world you got introduced to all tiles and mechanics.”
