Puzzle Wishes

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Puzzle Wishes is a single player casual simulation game with a erotic theme. It was developed by RhinoGearz and was released on January 25, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Lucky you! You've found a genie who's going to help you find your 'soulmate'! Date seven cute girls by comboing and chaining puzzle pieces together in this dating sim. The puzzle mini-games actively scroll and will rely on your fast reflexes and thinking.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game features decent art and character designs that some players find appealing.
It offers a unique twist on the match-three puzzle genre, making it somewhat challenging and engaging.
For its price, the game provides a reasonable amount of gameplay time, making it a decent casual option.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with gems only moving left and right, which can be frustrating.
Many players report technical issues, such as save data disappearing and a lack of a skip dialogue feature, making the experience tedious.
The game is often compared unfavorably to HuniePop, with many reviewers stating it feels underdeveloped and less polished.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by sluggish puzzle mechanics that can feel frustrating, with a reliance on luck rather than skill for success. While the mechanics have potential and can lead to interesting combo chains, the overall execution falls short compared to similar titles like HuniePop, which offers a more engaging experience. Players note that despite some enjoyable elements, the game lacks depth and polish, making it difficult to recommend over its competitors.
- “The mechanics are interesting and make it somewhat hard to master, something that is taking me a lot of time to do, but I’m starting to be able to set up multiple combo chains, and that’s a good sign.”
- “The good: the puzzle is fun, the backgrounds look good, and the main gameplay sprites are all well made.”
- “After just an hour of play, it is painfully obvious that the developers (Rhinogearz) wanted to put a twist on the unique gameplay and thematic mashup of puzzle matching and dating sim greatness that was HuniePop.”
- “Maybe if the gameplay was reworked a bit to make it less difficult to actually win due to skill rather than pure luck, it would be easier to grant this a passing grade.”
- “Two hours after that, the painful gameplay forces you to realize that the efforts did not match the result they were trying to achieve.”
- “And, sadly, the gameplay is not the only area that [u]puzzle wishes[/u] will cause you pain in.”
story
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising it as excellent (10/10) while others find it overshadowed by boring gameplay. Additionally, comparisons to other games like HuniePop suggest that while the narrative may be strong, the overall experience is lacking in engagement and challenge.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Art is nice, but the story and gameplay are just boring.”
- “If you want a match-3 dating sim, buy HuniePop first; it has more game time, better gameplay, better voice acting, better art, and a better story.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration and a sense of futility in completing the game. The limited mechanics and unsatisfying endings further contribute to a negative experience, causing some players to abandon their efforts altogether.
- “It's tedious and I have no choice but to give up on completion.”
- “The grinding is repetitive; the puzzle only lets you swap pieces left and right, and the endings are not satisfying at all.”
- “The game also requires some grinding, which may turn away players.”
graphics
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The graphics have been criticized for their lackluster art style, which many players find unappealing. Additionally, the overall visual presentation does not seem to justify the time investment required to progress in the game, leaving players feeling underwhelmed.
- “The art style isn't great and the puzzle gameplay is sluggish, but I could overlook these things if the game was playable.”
- “Even on easy, I felt the game was challenging enough and maybe too challenging for casual play, but the reward for finally marrying the girl was just the artwork you see in the screenshots in the store, which didn't really seem worth the time investment.”
music
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The music in the game is reminiscent of typical dating sims, evoking a quirky "stuck in an elevator" vibe that some players find amusing. While it may not be groundbreaking, it provides a relaxing backdrop that can enhance the overall experience.
- “In a similar style to a lot of other dating sims, the music gives you that crazy 'I'm stuck in an elevator' feel to it.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”