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Puzzle Car

94%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
graphics, monetization
94% User Score Based on 96 reviews

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"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.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews
music6 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Puzzle Car offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience with straightforward puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty.
  • The game features 50 levels, allowing players to engage in a casual puzzle-solving experience while collecting items along the way.
  • Players appreciate the simplicity of the mechanics and the ability to complete levels without a timer, making it a great game for casual play.
  • The lack of an undo button forces players to restart levels if they miss items, which can be frustrating.
  • Tunnel pairings are not visually distinct, making it difficult to navigate them effectively, especially in later levels.
  • Some players have reported issues with achievements not unlocking properly, requiring workarounds to resolve.
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as beautiful, relaxing, and minimalist, effectively enhancing focus during gameplay. However, some players found it repetitive and noted a lack of variety, with a few opting to mute it in favor of other audio. Overall, while the soundtrack 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, 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 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.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game rely on outdated retro pixel art, which many players find lackluster and simplistic. Despite options to adjust resolution, these changes do not enhance the overall visual quality, leaving gamers with limited ability to improve the graphics. Overall, the visuals are considered a significant drawback, lacking the depth and detail expected in contemporary games.

    • “The visuals and soundtrack are simple, although there is a certain charm to their minimalism.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features simple mechanics centered around traffic lights and tunnels, which serve as teleporters, making it accessible yet predictable once players understand the layout. While the puzzle elements are enjoyable and the game is affordably priced, some users noted that the UI for matching tunnels could be improved for clarity. Overall, it appeals to puzzle enthusiasts despite its straightforward nature.

    • “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, while the latter act as teleporters.”
    • “The game is very cheap and features a fun puzzle mechanic. Although I agree with another review that the UI indicating matching tunnels could be clearer, if you enjoy puzzles, I would urge you to check it out.”
    • “The mechanics of the game are engaging, but once you understand that certain pieces will always belong in front of others and how tunnels are likely to be positioned, it becomes quite obvious where everything goes.”
    • “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.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game raises concerns among users, as it resembles that of asset flips or cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its quality and value. Despite a lack of concrete evidence, the game's presentation has drawn negative comparisons to low-effort titles aimed solely at profit.

    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed to squeeze every last penny from players rather than enhance the gaming experience.”
    • “The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer little value, making it hard to justify spending money on them.”
    • “It feels like the game is built around its monetization model rather than the enjoyment of the players, which is disappointing.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The consensus among users is that the game's replayability is low, indicating limited incentive to play it multiple times.

    • “The replay value is low, in my opinion.”
    • “The replay value is low, in my opinion.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its ability to maintain player engagement while providing a relaxing experience, ensuring that challenges do not detract from the overall ambiance.

    • “It keeps the player engaged without being difficult and distracting from the relaxing atmosphere.”

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4h Median play time
4h Average play time
4-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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