Power of Love

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Power of Love is a single player casual puzzle game with a historical theme. It was developed by Yang Sun and was released on July 21, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Power of Love" is a nostalgic, pixel art game that tells the story of a boy and his unlikely companion on a journey to save the world. Navigate through various levels, solve puzzles, and battle enemies using your slingshot and the power of love. With a heartwarming soundtrack and a charming story, this game is a delightful tribute to classic adventure games.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story1 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features an interesting puzzle mechanic where players control two characters with inverted controls, providing a unique challenge.
It's a decent puzzle game that is well worth trying, especially for enthusiasts of the genre, and offers a fair level of difficulty.
The inclusion of a level editor and trading cards adds extra value and replayability to the game.

The game suffers from tedious mechanics, such as slow character movement and repetitive tasks that can detract from the overall experience.
Some players find the puzzles extremely frustrating, indicating that the game is designed to challenge players to the point of annoyance.
The low-budget presentation and janky controls may not appeal to everyone, making it feel less polished compared to other titles.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing qualities and diverse variety, providing a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience. Players have found it effective in creating a calming atmosphere, contributing positively to their enjoyment of the game.
- “Music variety -”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with repetitive mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While the game has a promising concept, the lack of variety in combat and the absence of puzzle elements make the grinding feel monotonous.
- “This is a great game idea that fails to live up to its potential due to very tedious game mechanics.”
- “The hostile monsters are tedious to kill and don't add any puzzle content.”
- “The grinding aspect of the game feels overly repetitive and lacks meaningful rewards.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay features a unique mirror mechanic that presents challenging puzzles, but it can also lead to frustrating situations where players may get stuck and have to redo levels. While the puzzles are engaging and intellectually stimulating, the tedious mechanics detract from the overall experience, preventing the game from fully realizing its potential.
- “The game may not look like much, but the puzzles are fair, challenge my brain, and I can't remember having seen this mechanic before.”
- “This is a great game idea that fails to live up to its potential due to very tedious game mechanics.”
- “Even earlier, I had to redo levels, since the mirror mechanic makes it difficult to move both avatars up to the same wall - and since I had destroyed the only aid I had for achieving this, I'd effectively gotten myself stuck.”
- “The game may not look like much, but the puzzles are fair, tax my brain, and I can't remember having seen this mechanic before.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”