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.
Reviews
- The game features a solid and engaging story with humorous elements that keep players interested.
- Puzzles introduce new mechanics over time, providing a mix of easy and challenging experiences.
- 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 unfulfilling.
- The complexity of the puzzles increases rapidly, often leading to confusion and a lack of logical progression.
- There is no level selection or progress saving for unfinished puzzles, which can be inconvenient for players.
- story33 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story in "Puzzle Chambers" is generally well-received, described as engaging, humorous, and filled with twists, which adds depth to the gameplay. While some players find the narrative silly or nonsensical, many appreciate its charm and the way it intertwines with the puzzles, motivating them to continue playing. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong point 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.”
“The story is a bit silly and out there.”
“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.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the cute story and the clever integration of funny lines that enhance the overall experience. The combination of colorful characters, dark humor, and unexpected plot twists adds depth to the narrative, making it both entertaining and engaging despite the linear storyline. Overall, the humor effectively breaks up the puzzle-solving monotony and contributes positively to the game's charm.
“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.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by intuitive mechanics and engaging math puzzles that encourage players to break down complex problems. However, some users feel that certain puzzles become tedious over time, suggesting that a significant portion could benefit from reworking. Overall, the game offers a colorful experience with a suspenseful plot, providing around 4-6 hours of playtime without hints.
“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.”
“+ new mechanics are introduced throughout.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with players appreciating the art style and character design. However, some users noted minor issues, such as the distracting fake 'snow' effect in certain areas. Despite these critiques, the visuals are considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its engaging storyline and puzzles.
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as repetitive yet serviceable, with some reviewers noting it as a nice addition to the overall experience. While it complements the gameplay and story, it may not be engaging enough to hold players' attention for extended periods. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated 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 but fine; everything else is nice, except for the puzzles themselves, which are a real shame.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes tiresome.”
“While the game has a great story, the music fails to enhance the experience and feels monotonous.”
