Puzzle: Lines and Knots
- March 5, 2020
- PlayToday
- 3h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Puzzle: Lines and Knots" is a logical puzzle game where players assemble puzzles made of nodes by swapping hexagons with lines. The game offers 100 levels, achievements, and easy-to-grasp mechanics. Players can access a cheat menu for assistance and enjoy improved graphics and performance in the October 2023 update. The developer also created "Puzzle: Stone Blocks," "Dragon Puzzle," and "Logic: Electrons Connect."
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Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable puzzle experience with a good range of difficulty levels, making it suitable for casual play.
- The visuals and music create a soothing atmosphere, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The inclusion of a demo and free levels allows players to try before they buy, which is a great feature.
- The game suffers from slow animations and transitions, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay and frustrate players who prefer a faster pace.
- There are bugs that can prevent levels from registering as completed, leading to unnecessary backtracking and confusion.
- The hint system is overly simplistic, often revealing complete solutions rather than providing subtle guidance, which can diminish the challenge.
- music13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as relaxing and ambient, enhancing the casual gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the soothing soundtrack that allows for a laid-back approach, others find it repetitive and not particularly engaging. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it suitable for leisurely play.
“Very interesting and time-pass casual puzzle game with soothing ambient music.”
“The music is relaxing and makes this game perfect for just playing very casually, and you can play as little or as much as you want at any time.”
“It's a nice, relaxing puzzle game with great music.”
“Another relaxing game, sadly the soundtrack is just not good at all.”
“The music sure is relaxing, but the game is too long and repetitive.”
“Simple, minimal brain drain and relaxing - ambient noises and music are not particularly annoying at low volumes either.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a diverse range of puzzles that vary in difficulty, size, and shape, which helps maintain player engagement and prevent burnout. It features simple mechanics without time constraints, allowing for a relaxing experience, though some players noted minor inconveniences with tile selection. Overall, the game offers enjoyable and abstract puzzle-solving with a pleasant auditory backdrop.
“The puzzles had a nice range of difficulty, sizes, and shapes, and they were all mixed in with each other in a way that nicely prevented burnout and kept gameplay refreshing.”
“This was a fun abstract puzzle game; I completed all 100 levels in about 6 hours of gameplay.”
“Overall, I love seeing this kind of puzzle on Steam, and the 25 minutes I had on it were nice. The gameplay and music are all awesome, and the slow animations opened my mind a little and were a good time.”
“The difficulty varies a lot from level to level, but the game mechanics are always the same.”
“Also, this particular mechanic was inconvenient for me, because if you clicked on the wrong tile and want to choose another tile, you need to click on the current tile one more time to remove highlighting.”
“There are no mechanics to create a false sense of urgency (no timer, increasing speed, fast-paced music, etc.).”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while some players enjoy smooth gameplay without issues, others encounter frustrating bugs that detract from their enjoyment.
“I like the puzzles, but the game is annoyingly buggy.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly on their systems without any noticeable stuttering, lag, or bugs.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to completing simple levels or quickly finishing loops.
“This makes completing the really simple levels or quickly finishing a loop really tedious.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall experience and makes it feel like a slog.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking a level select menu and offering no options for graphical adjustments, indicating a limited user interface and customization.
“There is no level select menu, no options for graphics, nothing.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models are poorly designed and the textures are low resolution.”
