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Puzzle Retreat is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by The Voxel Agents and was released on March 3, 2013. It received very positive reviews from players.

Puzzle Retreat is a single-player puzzle game featuring excellent gameplay and fabulous graphics that offer a relaxing yet challenging block-sliding experience. Slide blocks to fill all holes in the grid while navigating special blocks like Fire, Stop, and Arrow Blocks. With no time limits and over 60 puzzles to enjoy, it’s a hilarious and engaging way to unwind and sharpen your mind.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 8,741 reviews
graphics120 positive mentions
monetization36 negative mentions

  • Challenging puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty, keeping players engaged.
  • Beautiful graphics and soothing sound effects enhance the overall gaming experience.
  • No ads and a fair pricing model for additional levels, making it a pleasant puzzle game.
  • Limited free levels, requiring payment for additional content which may deter some players.
  • Some puzzles can be too easy, leading to a quick completion of the free content.
  • Technical issues such as crashing or error codes can disrupt gameplay.
  • graphics
    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, smoothness, and simplicity, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience. Many users appreciate the combination of appealing visuals and engaging gameplay, noting that the graphics enhance the overall enjoyment of the puzzles. While some mention minor graphical bugs and the need for updates, the general consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, making the game visually captivating and enjoyable to play.

    • “Beautiful graphics and sound design.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, and the puzzles are a treat for the brain - a perfect combination for a puzzle game.”
    • “Great graphics and gameplay, no crashes, no ads.”
    • “Good, but hasn't been updated in ages (5+ years!) and has a few graphical bugs.”
    • “Clunky graphics, nice idea.”
    • “My only complaint is the graphics are a bit slow.”
  • gameplay
    86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this game is widely praised for its unique mechanics, challenging puzzles, and visually appealing design. Players appreciate the smooth controls and the introduction of new mechanics as they progress, making for a relaxing yet engaging experience. While some users desire more free content and variety in gameplay, the overall consensus highlights its clever design and satisfying puzzle-solving elements.

    • “Levels are thoughtfully constructed, new mechanics are introduced regularly as you progress through the content, and no ads.”
    • “This game rewards you for doing so by providing fair, interesting puzzles with clever yet simple mechanics.”
    • “Great game - fun brain teaser, I am surprised by unique game mechanics and easy gameplay. All congratulations to the creators.”
    • “Gameplay not interesting enough”
    • “Plenty of levels for the price, however there aren't enough different game mechanics, please add more.”
    • “I give it 5 stars for gameplay, but I think it should be a hundred puzzles for a dollar not 36.”
  • monetization
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its absence of ads, creating a more enjoyable and uninterrupted gaming experience. While players appreciate the option to purchase additional levels, many express a preference for a free-to-play model supported by ads instead of in-app purchases. Overall, the game is seen as refreshingly ad-free, with reasonable pricing for extra content, although some users feel that more free levels would enhance the experience.

    • “This is an excellent puzzle game with really reasonable monetization, and best of all, no ads!”
    • “Free to try, worth paying for the full unlock, no ads or other bs.”
    • “It also has a reasonable, non-intrusive pricing scheme, and no ads.”
    • “In-app purchases are ruining games like these.”
    • “In-app purchases turn me away from any apps on here for the simple fact that I don't like being baited for money.”
    • “I wish there weren't so many ads that pop up and it asks you every round to rate.”
  • music
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the looping soundtrack that continues after completing puzzles, often playing the wrong track. While some appreciate the cute and calming nature of the music, others wish for separate controls to turn off the music while keeping sound effects, as they find the music repetitive and annoying. Overall, there is a desire for more variety and options regarding the game's audio experience.

    • “Thank you for helping me about to systematize my thinking.... good work team and thank you... music is amazing...”
    • “Could do with some calming music in the background, but the game itself is top notch and the puzzles are at a satisfying difficulty.”
    • “Graphics and music are good.”
    • “Unfortunately, the soundtrack is on a loop - after you finish a puzzle, the soundtrack plays and is supposed to stop when you complete the puzzle, but it just continues to play and it is not even the soundtrack designated for that level!”
    • “They don't have separate controls though, so I'm forced to either play in silence or play in annoyance because the music is cute for a couple of seconds, then I want it to go away.”
    • “Now I have to listen to the annoying music or have no sound effects at all.”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a highly stable gaming experience with no glitches or crashes, highlighting smooth performance across various devices. Many players appreciate the game's addictive nature and enjoyable challenges, with only a few mentioning potential issues that may be device-specific. The consensus is that the game runs great, making it a reliable choice for players seeking a bug-free experience.

    • “Game is smart, no glitches, fun to play.”
    • “No issues with playing, very smooth, no glitches & love the challenges.”
    • “Fun, addicting, and bug free!”
    • “It glitches and closes a lot, but that could be my phone.”
    • “Everything runs smoothly, with no lags or freezes on my Samsung Galaxy S3.”
    • “No hitches or glitches.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it both intelligent and entertaining, making for a funny and engaging experience. While the game presents challenging puzzles, it maintains a lighthearted tone that keeps players amused, despite some frustrations with loading times and internet requirements. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, enhancing its addictiveness.

    • “Intelligent, simple and funny!”
    • “A very good puzzle game, not easy, very funny and addicting”
    • “Dis game is sooo epic... lol but it takes so much time to load and we need internet... wow now that's funny”
  • replayability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it engaging enough to return to, many note that it lacks significant replay value due to its short length and limited content. Several reviews highlight that once the puzzles are solved, there is little incentive to replay, making it hard to justify the cost for additional packs. However, a few users appreciate the polished experience and the enjoyment it provides during the initial playthrough.

    • “A top-notch puzzle game with lots of replay value.”
    • “Keep coming back to it, and the high replayability value is the sole reason.”
    • “Entertaining and a little challenging, but replay value appears limited unless more levels and puzzles are to be expected.”
    • “But it's also short, and once you've beaten it, there's very little replay value.”
    • “Hard to justify with no replay value, and each puzzle pack lasting maybe half an hour.”
    • “With the two free puzzle packs it gives you, it only has about an hour's worth of content, and no replay value.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and appealing graphics, even on older devices. However, some users noted that software performance optimization could still be improved. The gameplay is described as straightforward and enjoyable, contributing to a relaxing experience.

    • “Very nice graphics, runs smoothly, elegant and relaxing.”
    • “Everything from the smooth performance on an old device, lovely visuals, and straightforward brain-teasing gameplay.”
    • “Like the other top comments say, this game runs smoothly even on my Motorola Dunce X2, saves easily, and has a nice learning curve.”
    • “Software performance optimization is needed.”
    • “Software performance optimization is needed.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally engaging, praising its ability to challenge their mental skills while also providing a heartwarming experience. Many express gratitude to the creators for crafting a game that resonates deeply and keeps them hooked.

    • “I just want to thank the creators for touching my mind and making this so addictive.”
    • “After a long time, I am playing such a nice and heartwarming puzzle game.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate it as enjoyable and not overly tedious, others feel that the general gameplay can become repetitive and tiresome quickly.

    • “Enjoyable game, not tedious like Candy Crush!”
    • “General gameplay gets really tedious, really fast.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than fun.”
    • “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel monotonous.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is described as soothing and relaxing, making it an enjoyable experience despite its short duration of only two hours. Additionally, the unique messaging system for each level contributes to a campy vibe, enhancing the overall ambiance.

    • “The soothing atmosphere is a great way to relax, though it's a shame it only took 2 hours to solve all the puzzles.”
    • “The messaging system for each level adds a unique bonus, creating a real 'campy' atmosphere.”
    • “Soothing atmosphere, a great way to relax; too bad it only took 2 hours to solve all the puzzles... sigh.”
    • “Also, the messaging system for each level is a unique bonus, which gives the game a real 'campy' sort of atmosphere.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is engaging and intellectually stimulating, requiring players to carefully plan their actions and strategies to succeed, which adds a layer of challenge and depth to the gameplay experience.

    • “I have to plot my next course of action.”
    • “It's great for the mind to think and plot your every move to get it right; a challenging game.”
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Puzzle Retreat is a casual puzzle game.

Puzzle Retreat is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Puzzle Retreat.

Puzzle Retreat was released on March 3, 2013.

Puzzle Retreat was developed by The Voxel Agents.

Puzzle Retreat has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Puzzle Retreat is a single player game.

Similar games include Find a Way: Addictive Puzzle, Number Mazes: Rikudo Puzzles, ZHED - Puzzle Game, Flow Free: Bridges, Hex: Anxiety Relief Relax Game and others.