Puzzle Chambers

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Puzzle Chambers is a single player puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Entertainment Forge and was released on December 1, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You wake up in a mysterious place and can’t remember how you got there. After that, you meet few other people who are in the same boat and make first contact from your seemingly mentally deranged hosts. Oh, and you also have super powers.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

story32 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a solid and engaging story with humorous elements that keep players interested.
Puzzles introduce new mechanics over time, providing a good balance of challenge and enjoyment for puzzle enthusiasts.
The graphics and character design are colorful and appealing, enhancing the overall experience.

Many puzzles rely heavily on trial and error, making them feel frustrating and lacking in logical progression.
The difficulty spikes significantly, with later puzzles becoming overly complex and unintuitive.
There is no level selection or progress saving for unfinished puzzles, which can be inconvenient for players.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Puzzle Chambers" is generally well-received, described as engaging, humorous, and filled with unexpected twists, which adds depth to the gameplay. While some players find the narrative a bit silly or nonsensical, it effectively motivates them to continue solving puzzles. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the experience despite mixed feelings about the puzzle mechanics.
- “The game tells you a decent story full of secrets and twists which is enjoyable to follow.”
- “It's a puzzle game that has some pretty good story/lore, fun humor, and unexpected plot twists.”
- “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.”
- “As much as I was interested to see the rest of the story, after about 30% into the game I couldn't bear to go through the puzzles anymore.”
- “Aside from the actual puzzle parts, the game's story was nonsensical but comedic.”
- “I would have appreciated a better ratio on story segments vs puzzle, something closer to 1:1.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the cute and entertaining story that features a mix of light-hearted and dark humor. The humorous writing and colorful characters add charm, providing comic relief amidst the puzzle-solving experience, although some players noted that the humor alone may not be enough to sustain long-term engagement. Overall, the blend of humor and intriguing plot twists enhances the game's appeal.
- “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.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by intuitive mechanics and engaging math puzzles, providing a satisfying experience for about 4-6 hours without hints. However, some players feel that certain puzzle mechanics become repetitive and frustrating over time, suggesting that a significant portion could benefit from reworking. Despite these criticisms, there is a desire for a sequel that introduces new gameplay elements.
- “In a good puzzle game, you can break down a complex problem into a set of smaller problems or understand new patterns and mechanics to build the solution around them.”
- “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 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.”
- “Sadly, I'm not interested in the developer's new game about animals in a zombie apocalypse, but I would really have enjoyed a sequel to this game, hopefully with some kind of new mechanic or gameplay loop.”
- “You should expect about 4-6 hours of gameplay without using hints or a guide.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the art style and character design. However, some critiques mention issues like the distracting fake 'snow' effect in certain areas. While the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, they are not the standout feature for all players.
- “I like the art style, characters, and story.”
- “The game comes with 67 puzzles, nicely designed graphics and an interesting storyline to follow through.”
- “I found the writing funny enough, liked the graphics, the music's serviceable, but as is typical with puzzlers, I turned it off after a while.”
- “The interface works fine, the graphics are okay, though I could do without the fake 'snow' fuzzing some locations.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as repetitive yet serviceable, contributing positively to the overall experience without being particularly memorable. 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 fine but not a standout feature.
- “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 and becomes tiresome after a while, which detracts from the overall experience.”