Puzzle Chambers
- December 1, 2017
- Entertainment Forge
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Puzzle Chambers" is a single-player mystery puzzle game that offers nearly 70 challenging puzzles. After waking up in a strange place with supernatural abilities, players must uncover the mysteries of their uncertain surroundings, hosted by mysterious and possibly alien or monstrous beings. The game's intriguing plot and humorous tone are sure to keep players engaged and entertained.
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Reviews
- The game features a compelling and humorous storyline that keeps players engaged.
- Puzzles are introduced with a smooth ramp of difficulty, providing a mix of easy and challenging levels.
- The game has a nice art style and works well with touch screens, making it accessible for various players.
- Many puzzles rely heavily on trial and error rather than logical deduction, leading to frustration.
- Some puzzles become overly complex and unintuitive, making it difficult to find solutions without hints.
- There is no level selection or progress tracking, which limits replayability and can be inconvenient for players.
- story59 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in "Puzzle Chambers" is generally well-received, described as engaging, humorous, and filled with unexpected twists that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players find the narrative a bit silly or peripheral to the puzzles, many appreciate its depth and the way it unfolds alongside the challenges, making it a compelling reason to continue playing. Overall, the combination of a solid storyline with colorful characters and dark humor adds a unique charm to the puzzle-solving experience.
“The game tells you a decent story full of secrets and twists which is enjoyable to follow.”
“The story is solid, with plenty of (most of the time silly) humor and an interesting development, and it's really self-aware with its tropes and references several popular culture works.”
“The fun and sometimes silly story is a plus that makes you want to continue the game, just to find out what's going to happen.”
“The story is a bit silly and out there.”
“Aside from the actual puzzle parts, the game's story was nonsensical but comedic.”
“There's an attempt to make the game more thrilling by revolving the story around 'masked aliens' that appear every few rooms to take away one or more of the characters and have them killed off-camera, but I found it all really unconvincing.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a well-structured progression of puzzle mechanics, starting with straightforward challenges and gradually introducing more complex elements, which keeps the experience engaging. While the game effectively teaches new mechanics and offers a variety of puzzles, some players found that certain puzzles became tedious over time. Overall, the intuitive gameplay, unique character abilities, and a mix of math and logic puzzles contribute to a satisfying experience, though accessibility issues like the lack of a color-blind mode may hinder some players.
“The game does well at teaching you newly introduced mechanics.”
“The first bunch is very straightforward and easy, and it gets more complex the more mechanics are involved.”
“This game has a lot of good things to highlight: intuitive gameplay, good math puzzles, nice soundtrack, colorful and interesting characters, and a plot full of suspense.”
“There's a retro pixel story needlessly bolted on, but that's just peripheral to the core puzzle game and has no real gameplay.”
“The puzzle mechanics overstayed their welcome quite often, going from fun, fresh and interesting to annoying as hell quite quickly. I would have removed or reworked at least a third of the puzzles.”
“The game mechanics as it continues incorporate colors into the equation. As I am quite color-blind and there is no color-blind mode, the game has become quite a bit more difficult for me now.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the cute and entertaining story that features funny lines and quirky characters. The blend of dark humor and unexpected plot twists adds depth to the puzzle-solving experience, making it both engaging and amusing. Overall, the writing and character interactions contribute positively to the game's charm, despite some players eventually losing interest in the puzzles.
“The story is really cute, with a few humorous lines sprinkled in to break the monotony of puzzle solving.”
“It's a puzzle game that has some pretty good story/lore, fun humor, and unexpected plot twists.”
“It is a math/logic puzzle that comes paired with colorful characters, dark humor, and a story with a hint of mystery.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with players appreciating the art style, character designs, and visual quality. However, some users noted minor issues, such as the distracting fake 'snow' effect in certain areas. The game offers high-end graphics settings, enhancing the visual experience for players with capable PCs.
“I liked the story, the visuals, the characters, and the gameplay.”
“I like the art style, characters, and story.”
“The game comes with 67 puzzles, nicely designed graphics and an interesting storyline to follow through.”
“The interface works fine, the graphics are okay, though I could do without the fake 'snow' fuzzing some locations.”
“The story is great, the music is repetitive but fine, the graphics are nice... everything is nice, except for the puzzles themselves, a real shame!”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as repetitive yet serviceable, complementing the overall experience without standing out significantly. While some players appreciate the nice soundtrack, it tends to fade into the background, especially in the context of the gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a decent but unremarkable aspect of the game.
“This game has a lot of good things to highlight: intuitive gameplay, good math puzzles, nice soundtrack, colorful and interesting characters, and a plot full of suspense.”
“The music is repetitive but fine; everything else is nice, except for the puzzles themselves, which is a real shame.”
“There aren't many options for the music; you can only adjust the master and music volumes.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced by the option to replay levels, suggesting that this feature would encourage them to return to the game more frequently.
“The ability to replay levels really enhances the game's replayability.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
“With multiple endings and choices, the game invites you to explore different paths every time.”
“The ability to replay levels really would help to increase the game's replayability.”
