Puzzle Light: Connect
- September 10, 2021
- Waidy Andrade
"Puzzle Light: Connect" is a relaxing puzzle game that challenges players to connect and match colorful lights on a grid. The goal is to clear each level by strategically rotating and placing pieces to create matches, while managing limited moves and time. With its simple mechanics, calming ambiance, and progressive difficulty, it's a great choice for casual and hardcore gamers alike.
Reviews
- The game features clever puzzle design with a unique mechanic of connecting pieces to complete circuits, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- The difficulty gradually increases, offering a good balance between easy and challenging puzzles that require solid thinking.
- The minimalist graphics and calming soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a relaxing game to play.
- The limited undo feature of only 9 moves can be frustrating, especially in later levels where mistakes can lead to starting over.
- Many players found the game to be too easy and lacking in challenging levels, leading to boredom as the game progressed.
- Compared to other games in the series, this installment is seen as less enjoyable and more restrictive in its puzzle mechanics.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative puzzle mechanics that differ from previous titles in the series, offering a fresh challenge for players. While some find the mechanics more restrictive, many appreciate the gradual increase in difficulty and the engaging design that makes it worth the investment. Overall, it is considered a well-crafted game that successfully introduces new elements while maintaining high quality.
“I thought it was not possible to be better than the previous ones, but I loved the new mechanics of how you need to connect the pieces in order to advance to a new level!”
“The difficulty gradually increases during the game; it is challenging with interesting mechanics, worth every penny.”
“It's a very well-designed game; I really liked the mechanics, and it has very nice challenges to solve.”
“So I would recommend the game for players who want to test a not common puzzle game mechanic.”
“This one has a very different mechanic.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as minimalist and unobtrusive, effectively complementing the gameplay and enhancing focus. Reviewers praise the calming soundtrack, noting that it evolves in complexity alongside the game, contributing to an overall pleasant aesthetic experience.
“The soundtrack is amazing, level design is awesome.”
“Great soundtrack as well, it's very calming and somehow helps you to focus better.”
“Pure logic, minimalist and pleasant graphics, music suits the game, ramps up from fairly simple to lots more complex.”
“Aesthetically, the 'puzzle light' series is all about function; mono colors and simple geometry and unobtrusive music.”
“The options are the same as the other games – limited undo (here it tells you there are 9 moves you can undo) r for reset, level map, window/fullscreen, sliders for sound and music.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the "puzzle light" series are characterized by a minimalist and functional design, featuring monochromatic colors and simple geometric shapes. This aesthetic is complemented by unobtrusive music, creating a pleasant atmosphere that evolves from simple to more complex visuals as the game progresses.
“Pure logic, minimalist and pleasant graphics; the music suits the game and ramps up from fairly simple to much more complex.”
“Aesthetically, the 'puzzle light' series is all about function; it features monochromatic colors, simple geometry, and unobtrusive music.”