Prismatica

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Prismatica is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Loomus Games and was released on July 1, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Prismatica is a colorful puzzle game with a brand new twist inspired by Rubik’s Cubes, Sudoku, Dodecahedrons and way too much caffeine. Prismatica's simple gameplay and deceptively challenging puzzles will tickle the brains of both beginners and veterans alike.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

music6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Prismatica offers a fun and engaging puzzle experience with a unique color theory mechanic that feels reminiscent of solving a Rubik's Cube.
The game features both standard and challenge modes, allowing players to enjoy puzzles at their own pace while still providing a competitive edge for those seeking perfection.
The minimalist design and colorblind mode enhance accessibility, and the upbeat music adds to the overall enjoyment of completing puzzles.

The level labels obstruct important colors in the puzzles, making it difficult to see the necessary moves, which is a significant design flaw.
Some players found the animations at the start and end of levels to be slow and distracting, detracting from the overall puzzle-solving experience.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks variety, with many puzzles being too similar, leading to a sense of tedium over time.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its upbeat nature and pleasant variation, particularly the celebratory tracks upon completing levels. However, some users find the victory sound effect to be overly loud and disruptive, detracting from the overall experience. While the music is enjoyable, there are calls for more tracks to enhance the auditory experience further.
- “I kept the music on because it had enough variation and I enjoyed its upbeat nature.”
- “I like the music and the pleasant clicks the game makes as you rotate the elements.”
- “I don't really listen to the music when I'm playing puzzle games, to be honest.”
- “But the sounds and music played upon the completion of a puzzle are incredibly loud and jarring compared to everything else.”
- “The celebratory music when you finish a level is so happy.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The gameplay centers around a single mechanic of rotating a group of six hexes to match starting colors, akin to solving a Rubik's Cube, which offers a satisfying challenge. While the game provides interesting puzzles and unlockable challenge modes that extend playtime, some players desire more variety in the gameplay mechanics. Overall, it is described as a charming puzzle game that balances complexity with accessibility.
- “After beating a few worlds, you unlock what seems to be challenge/perfection mode for all 6 worlds, which will probably double the gameplay for a perfectionist like me.”
- “This mechanic works very well and feels almost like unraveling a Rubik's cube: but ultimately it came down to solving a few hexes on the edge and working to the other side.”
- “The only gameplay mechanic is rotating a group of 6 hexes around predetermined centerpoints to recreate the starting colors.”
- “While this does provide a good amount of challenge and complexity, I still wish there was more variety in the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is pretty much shown in the trailer.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in level 4-11, which is perceived as overly large and cumbersome. However, the game overall is praised for its engaging puzzles that avoid unnecessary complexity, allowing for an enjoyable experience without the burden of tedious mechanics.
- “4-11 was too large and felt very tedious.”
- “A cute little puzzle game that provides interesting challenges without being needlessly complicated, so one can enjoy the experience of playing and solving without being weighed down by tedious mechanics.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect of the game is hindered by persistent issues, particularly during time-sensitive missions, which detracts from the overall experience. Players find this frustrating, especially in scenarios where they are aiming for higher ratings.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are consistently praised for their quality, with multiple users highlighting a strong and appealing visual representation.
- “Good graphic representation.”