- June 15, 2020
- Alexis Ruiz
Puzzle Party
Platforms
About
During a game jam, Amid and Cassandra worked together to create Puzzle Party, a simple, playful sliding block puzzle game. After a life changing event prevents both of them from finishing the game, Amid returns years later to overhaul the graphics, finish the puzzles and gives the game connectivity to the internet causing strange occurrences to happen in the game. Now, Amid waits for new players t…






- The puzzles are fun and challenging, with some neat twists that keep the gameplay engaging.
- The game features a cozy atmosphere with satisfying sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
- The developers are responsive to the community, providing support and interaction that adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- The story is considered weak and does not captivate players, often feeling like a letdown.
- Some puzzles can be frustrating due to slippery controls and the lack of an undo button, leading to repeated restarts.
- The difficulty spikes in later levels can be overwhelming, making it less enjoyable for some players.
- story7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and humorous, while others consider it a letdown and slow-paced compared to the puzzles. Despite its weaknesses, the narrative is noted for its unique interactive approach, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, while the puzzles are praised, the story is often seen as the game's least impressive element.
“I'm not sure if it was intentional, but the story had me laughing by the end.”
“Puzzle Party is fun and challenging puzzle play with a great story to boot!”
“I found it very interesting and engaging in the way it tells its story by throwing you into a 'server' and letting you interact with the developer of the game, much in the style of 'No Players Online,' except with a proper chat and all.”
“To be honest, the story was a bit of a letdown, but the puzzles themselves are good; however, some of them can be quite difficult.”
“I feel like at times, the puzzles do take over far too much, and the story progress is very slow-paced.”
“The game has a story, which is probably its weakest point.”