Puzzle Car
- February 27, 2021
- Rising Moon Games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Puzzle Car" is a minimalist and calming puzzle game that challenges players to create a safe path for their car using curves, intersections, and tunnels, while collecting all items on the way. With 50 challenges, unique puzzles, and a satisfying soundtrack, players must always respect crosswalks in this simple yet engaging game.
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- Puzzle Car offers a relaxing and enjoyable puzzle experience with 50 levels that gradually increase in difficulty.
- The game features a simple and clean interface, making it accessible for casual players and suitable for short play sessions.
- Players appreciate the unique mechanics, such as collecting items and navigating tunnels, which add depth to the gameplay.
- The lack of an undo button and the requirement to restart levels if not all items are collected can lead to frustration.
- Tunnel pairings are not visually distinct, making it difficult to navigate them effectively, especially in later levels.
- There are reports of achievements not unlocking properly, which detracts from the overall satisfaction of completing the game.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as beautiful, relaxing, and minimalist, effectively enhancing focus and satisfaction during gameplay. However, some users noted a lack of variety and found the sound effects annoying, leading them to mute the game. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its calming qualities, it could benefit from more diverse tracks.
“The music is beautiful and kind of hides that sound.”
“The peaceful music will keep you focused on switching road-tiles; your brain will begin to see patterns emerge, and you'll get that little wave of satisfaction when you find each solution.”
“Relaxing, great minimalist music, and easy to figure out.”
“Music is fine, but the effects are a bit annoying, so I turned them off almost immediately.”
“It's also very relaxing, as promised, and although it could benefit from more variety in the music, the one track (I believe) the game has is subtle enough not to jar you through repetitiveness.”
“The visuals and soundtrack are simple, although there is a lack of depth.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game rely on outdated retro pixel art, which many players find lacks depth and quality. Despite options to adjust resolution, the simplistic 2D visuals remain unimproved, leaving gamers disappointed with the overall aesthetic. The visuals are described as basic, with a need for enhancements to elevate the experience.
“The visuals and soundtrack are simple, although they create a charming atmosphere that complements the gameplay.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, with the isometric/pixel town asset set that's in use.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics centered around traffic lights and tunnels, which can become predictable once players understand their placements. Despite this predictability, the game offers an enjoyable puzzle experience at an affordable price, though some users suggest improvements to the user interface for better clarity.
“The game features a fun puzzle mechanic that keeps players engaged, and while the UI indicating matching tunnels could be clearer, it's still a great experience for puzzle enthusiasts.”
“The gameplay revolves around managing a single car with simple mechanics like traffic lights and tunnels, which serve as teleporters, making for an interesting challenge.”
“While the mechanics can become predictable once you understand the layout, the game remains enjoyable and offers a unique puzzle-solving experience.”
“The only downside to the mechanics of the game is that once you know that certain pieces will always belong in front of others and how tunnels are probably going to be positioned, it becomes pretty obvious, almost immediately, where everything goes.”
“There's always a single car to deal with and the only mechanics are traffic lights and tunnels; the former simply go before crossings so pedestrians can use them without getting run over, the latter act as teleporters.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game raises concerns, as it appears to resemble asset flips or cash grabs, leading to skepticism about its quality and value. Despite a lack of concrete evidence, the game's presentation and mechanics suggest a potential prioritization of profit over player experience.
“There's no evidence in this case, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt. Regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be low, indicating that there is limited incentive to play it multiple times.
“The replay value is low, in my opinion.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its ability to keep players engaged while maintaining a relaxing and undistracting environment.
“It keeps the player engaged without being difficult or distracting from the relaxing atmosphere.”
“The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive and captivating.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, creating an atmosphere that is both eerie and beautiful.”
“The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any emotional response.”
“The world feels empty and lifeless, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
