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 offers a relaxing experience with a clean layout and soothing music, enhancing the overall enjoyment of solving puzzles.
- It introduces clever new mechanics that differentiate it from traditional Sudoku and Kakuro games, providing a fresh take on the genre.
- The user interface is clunky and relies heavily on mouse controls, making it inconvenient to place numbers and take notes, which can detract from the puzzle-solving experience.
- There are no mid-level saves, forcing players to complete puzzles in one sitting, which can be frustrating for longer levels.
- The final bonus levels contain false solutions, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction among players who expect a unique solution.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of sudoku and kakuro mechanics, introducing new rules and challenges as players progress through well-constructed levels. The difficulty curve is well-balanced, gradually increasing with the addition of new mechanics, although some players feel that the final puzzles could have expanded on a unique progression mechanic. Overall, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience with cleverly designed logic puzzles.
“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.”
“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.”
“New rules and mechanics are added regularly as you progress, leading to some delightfully complex puzzles.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as relaxing, featuring a pleasant loop accompanied by birdsong, although some users noted its brevity. Overall, it complements the visuals well, contributing to a clean and enjoyable atmosphere.
“I liked the relaxing music loop with birdsong, even though it was quite short.”
“The visuals are good, and the music is relaxing; everything feels clean.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality and cleanliness, offering a visually appealing experience reminiscent of Hexcells but with a distinct style. Additionally, the relaxing music complements the visuals well, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
“The visuals are stunning, the music is relaxing, and everything feels clean and polished.”
“Hexcells features a unique graphic style that sets it apart.”
“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.”
