Puzlogic
- July 20, 2018
- Eduardo Barreto
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Reviews
- Puzlogic features well-crafted, challenging puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, making it engaging for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The game has a relaxing atmosphere with pleasant visuals and music, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a unique twist on traditional Sudoku with additional mechanics, providing a fresh take on the genre.
- The user interface is clunky, particularly the reliance on mouse controls for placing numbers and making notes, which can hinder gameplay.
- The final bonus levels contain false solutions, leading to frustration and confusion for players.
- There is no mid-level save feature, requiring players to complete puzzles in one sitting, which can be inconvenient.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of sudoku and kakuro mechanics, with a well-structured difficulty curve that introduces new elements progressively, leading to increasingly complex puzzles. While the game is described as both relaxing and challenging, some players noted that explanations for new mechanics could be clearer. Overall, the innovative mechanics and varied difficulty levels contribute to an engaging puzzle experience.
“It has quite a few new game mechanics and the well-constructed levels gradually ramp up to an intermediate level of difficulty.”
“A relaxing but challenging logic puzzle game; similar to killer sudoku, but with clever new mechanics.”
“New rules/mechanics are added regularly as you progress, leading to some delightfully complex puzzles.”
“The difficulty ramps up quickly as new mechanics are added, though it varies from level to level.”
“The last 3 puzzles introduced a progression mechanic to the puzzle, and I wish the developers had fleshed that mechanic out in a whole set of new puzzles.”
“Some of the explanations for new mechanics weren’t as clear as they could be, and to be fair, that’s only a very minor complaint.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing quality, featuring soothing loops and ambient sounds that enhance the overall experience. Users appreciate the combination of calming melodies with visually appealing graphics, creating a serene atmosphere.
“I liked the relaxing music loop with birdsong, even though it was quite short.”
“The game board is represented with a nice randomly rotating pastel background with occasional effects such as light rain along with pleasing ambient music.”
“The graphics are really pleasant, and the game offers nice relaxing music.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as visually appealing and clean, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere complemented by soothing music. The game features a distinct graphic style reminiscent of Hexcells, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
“The graphics are really pleasant, and the game offers nice relaxing music.”
“Visuals are good, music is relaxing, everything is clean.”
“Hexcells with a different graphic style.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
“The visuals are bland and fail to capture the essence of the game's theme.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Puzlogic has been criticized for its monetization strategy, with users labeling it a cash grab, particularly due to its release on Steam despite being primarily a mobile app.
“Puzlogic is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without constant upselling.”
