Puzzle Station 15th Anniversary Retro Release

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Puzzle Station offers two game modes. Arcade Mode is a fast paced and more casual and the Puzzle Mode offers hand crafted puzzles, which will require more planning ahead.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Puzzle Station 15th Anniversary Retro Release screenshot

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it in their childhood, with memorable music and gameplay.
Offers a unique blend of high-octane arcade action and a chill puzzle mode, appealing to different play styles.
Despite its age, it has a charming interface and can be addictive for fans of classic puzzle games.

Technical issues such as locked resolution, crashes when alt-tabbing, and lack of modern features make it frustrating to play.
The game is considered outdated and lacks originality, being a Tetris ripoff that doesn't hold up against contemporary titles.
Gameplay can be boring and clunky, with poor controls and limited options for customization.

gameplay
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The gameplay features an engaging loop with enjoyable visual effects, though it relies on simplistic mechanics of linking color blocks to clear them. While some players appreciate the challenge, others express a desire for a more relaxed experience without the need for strategic thinking.
- “The gameplay loop is interesting enough and the fun visual effects are impressive considering the time of release.”
- “Despite the simplistic nature of the game mechanics, linking 4 or more of the same color blocks to make them 'poof' is enjoyable. Sometimes, I just want to watch the pretty explosions without thinking, like playing without swapping the blocks using the control button.”
- “The simplistic nature of the game mechanics, where you link 4 or more of the same color blocks to make them disappear, can be frustrating. Sometimes, I just want to enjoy the pretty explosions without having to think too much about swapping the blocks.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many users noting it as superior to that of most other games in the genre, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- “I still love the music! :D”
- “The music was better than most games in this genre.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been criticized for being outdated, as it is reportedly tailored for hardware from 18 years ago, limiting users' ability to adjust settings like resolution.
- “Can't even change the resolution because it's optimized for an iMac 18 years ago.”
- “The game runs poorly on modern hardware, making it feel like it was designed for outdated systems.”
- “Performance issues abound, and the lack of optimization is frustrating for players with high-end setups.”