Puzzle Dimension
- June 21, 2010
- Doctor Entertainment AB
Get on Steam"Puzzle Dimension" is a physics-based puzzle game that challenges players to navigate a series of levels filled with obstacles and barriers. Using mouse controls, players manipulate the environment to create paths and solve intricate puzzles in order to reach the exit. With its unique mechanics and challenging gameplay, "Puzzle Dimension" offers a fresh take on the puzzle genre.
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Reviews
- Puzzle Dimension features over 100 intelligently designed levels that progressively increase in complexity, providing a satisfying challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The game boasts a visually captivating aesthetic with clean graphics and a dynamic soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience.
- The core mechanic of navigating a ball through 3D environments while collecting flowers and avoiding obstacles is innovative and encourages strategic thinking.
- The controls can be finicky and unresponsive at times, leading to frustration during precise movements and jumps.
- The difficulty curve can be steep, with later levels becoming overly complex and potentially discouraging for some players.
- Camera issues and the lack of mid-level checkpoints can make navigation disorienting and result in repeated attempts to complete challenging puzzles.
- graphics48 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their vibrant colors, clean lines, and minimalist aesthetic, contributing to an immersive experience alongside the soundtrack. However, some players have reported graphical glitches that hinder gameplay, and while many appreciate the visuals, others feel they do not elevate the overall experience significantly. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, though not without flaws that affect playability.
“The graphics are perfect for this type of game, and you even get to choose your type of block design.”
“Puzzle Dimension boasts a visually striking minimalist aesthetic, with clean lines and vibrant colors.”
“The graphics are flawless, the music is perfect, the sound effects are crisp, and the levels are challenging and engaging.”
“The graphics are simple, and they do the job well.”
“It is defective and full of graphical glitches.”
“This game is full of graphical glitches that makes it near unplayable.”
- gameplay41 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an innovative core mechanic of rotating cube levels to guide a ball to the exit, which is complemented by well-designed levels and a satisfying soundtrack. However, players have noted issues with unresponsive controls, a steep difficulty curve, and a repetitive gameplay loop that can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a deep and engaging puzzle experience with incremental mechanics that challenge players effectively.
“The core gameplay mechanic of rotating cube levels to guide a ball to the exit is refreshingly original.”
“The game creatively adds new mechanics as the levels get more and more difficult, and each adds a whole new level to the already deep puzzler that it is.”
“Even with just the most basic mechanics in play, the puzzles challenge you to work out optimal paths and three-dimensional solutions.”
“However, its unforgiving difficulty curve, finicky controls, and repetitive gameplay loop significantly detract from its overall enjoyment.”
“Despite the innovative core mechanic, the gameplay loop can become repetitive after a while. This lack of variety can lead to a feeling of monotony, especially for players who prefer games with more diverse gameplay elements.”
“Controls for gameplay are unresponsive and have a frustrating lag, especially the jump: if you're moving in one direction and want to jump in a different direction, you need to come to a full (or nearly full) stop before pressing the new direction and the jump button, otherwise you'll be sent off jumping the same direction you were originally moving, often leading you to fall off the stage and have to restart the level from the beginning.”
- music33 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its immersive and adaptive qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. While some find the retro chiptune style charming and fitting, others feel it can become repetitive or distracting over time. Overall, the soundtrack is described as decent, with a blend of ambient and electronic elements that complement the visuals, though opinions vary on its long-term appeal.
“The game's soundtrack, a blend of ambient electronica and chiptune melodies, perfectly complements the psychedelic visuals and adds another layer of immersion to the gameplay.”
“The music dynamically adapts to the player's actions and progress, creating a seamless auditory experience that enhances the puzzle-solving journey.”
“And this is a very, very relaxing chill game with a delicious soundtrack.”
“I'm not a big fan of the retro music and sounds, which leaves it feeling a little jarring.”
“The music will become somewhat more of a distraction than a pleasing accompaniment.”
“You will find yourself lowering the volume more and more until eventually the sound effects and all associated music tracks are off completely.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, offering no background or setup, which some players find refreshing as it allows the puzzles to take center stage. Instead of a conventional story, the experience revolves around navigating a series of mind-bending challenges, emphasizing pattern recognition and gameplay over plot. Overall, while the story is minimal, it serves as a backdrop to the engaging puzzle mechanics.
“This is a game where puzzles are not an inconvenience that interrupts the natural flow of the game or the story.”
“In this game, the puzzles are the game itself, and the story is about how you work your way through a mind-bending series of challenges.”
“After ~6 hours of addictive gameplay, I am glad to say that whoever wanted a sequel to the PS1 'Kula World / Kula Quest / Roll Away', this game is all you ever wanted.”
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
“In this game, the puzzles are the game itself and the story is the story about how you work your way through a mind-bending series of challenges.”
“Without story or power fantasies, this pure puzzle game makes you unlock a very real power: pattern recognition.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally considered low, with some users noting that it primarily involves re-solving the same puzzles. However, others highlight the presence of achievements and a leaderboard, which can enhance replay value for those seeking competition and bragging rights.
“It has so much content and has tons of replayability.”
“The game has no replayability unless you feel like solving the same puzzles all over again.”
“The replay value of the game is low.”
“The inclusion of achievements and a leaderboard caters to bragging rights and replayability.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, primarily characterized by numerous graphical glitches that render it nearly unplayable and hinder navigation through menus. Users express frustration, deeming the troubleshooting efforts not worth the trouble due to the extent of the defects.
“Bought this hoping it would be fun, but the problem is there are so many graphical glitches that I can't even read the menus.”
“It is defective and full of graphical glitches.”
“This game is full of graphical glitches that make it nearly unplayable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as somewhat amusing, suggesting that while it may not be consistently hilarious, it still manages to elicit some laughs.
“The humor in this game is surprisingly clever and keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game uses witty dialogue and absurd situations to create hilarious moments.”
“The comedic timing and quirky characters make every interaction a joy to experience.”
