Puzlogic

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Puzlogic is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Eduardo Barreto and was released on July 20, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Puzlogic is a unique logic puzzle game inspired by Sudoku and Kakuro, featuring 64 handcrafted puzzles with increasing difficulty. Players must drag numbers to free spaces above, following provided rules, using notation as a guide. Enjoy a minimalistic style, ambient sounds, peaceful music, and Steam achievements.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

music3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Puzlogic features well-crafted, challenging puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, making it engaging for puzzle enthusiasts.
The game combines elements of Sudoku and Kakuro with unique mechanics, providing a refreshing take on traditional logic puzzles.
It runs smoothly on Linux and offers a relaxing experience with pleasant visuals and music.

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 as players may find valid answers that the game does not recognize.
There is no mid-level save feature, requiring players to complete puzzles in one sitting, which can be inconvenient.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a blend of sudoku and kakuro mechanics, with a well-structured difficulty curve that introduces new elements progressively, leading to complex and engaging puzzles. While the game is described as relaxing yet challenging, some players noted that explanations for new mechanics could be clearer. Overall, the innovative mechanics and varied difficulty levels contribute to a satisfying 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 and 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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing quality, often complemented by ambient sounds like birdsong and light rain effects. Reviewers appreciate the soothing atmosphere created by the music, which enhances the overall visual experience. However, some note that the music loops are relatively short.
- “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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for being 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 in this game feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern titles.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “The textures are low resolution, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Puzlogic has been criticized as a cash grab on Steam, with users expressing dissatisfaction over its monetization strategy.
- “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 prompts to buy.”