Puzzle With Your Friends
- April 24, 2018
- SkyCat Games
Get on Steam"Puzzle With Your Friends" is a game that allows you to solve puzzles by yourself or with others, either cooperatively or competitively. It features 37 unique and beautifully drawn artworks from various indie games and artists. The game also includes a chat system, Steam Leaderboards, and supports trading cards, achievements, and emoticons.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique co-op mode that allows players to enjoy puzzles together, making it a fun experience with friends.
- There is a good variety of puzzles available, with beautiful artwork and a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements, which shows a commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- The puzzle pieces often have issues snapping together correctly, requiring multiple attempts to place them, which can be frustrating.
- There is a limited selection of puzzles, and some images are pixelated or not visually appealing, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game lacks essential features like saving progress mid-puzzle and the ability to use custom images, which limits its replayability.
- music19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as beautiful and relaxing, while others find it repetitive and mismatched to the gameplay. Many appreciate specific tracks, like the "raining soundtrack," but note a limited variety that leads to frequent looping. Overall, while some enjoy the music's chill vibe, others criticize its quality and suggest improvements, such as allowing players to use their own music.
“Beautiful artwork and nice soundtracks. I also enjoyed replaying certain levels to beat my own high score or get up the rank list.”
“The soundtrack is an absolute banger, and putting a puzzle together with a friend is so satisfying.”
“Nice little game, works as intended, included music is nice and chillout-ish :)”
“Oh, and you mustn't forget how bad the music was.”
“There aren't all that many music tracks, so it felt like I looped through them all once pretty much every level.”
“The choice of music seems a bit strange, almost as if the tracks were also taken from other games - there are a few that are calm and relaxing as I would expect for this kind of game, but other tracks are a bit more stressful, the type of music that would be more fitting for a game with a time limit on a level (there isn't a time limit in this game).”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful and detailed artwork, contributing to an engaging visual experience that enhances gameplay. Users appreciate the variety of original artwork in the puzzles and the overall lag-free performance, making it enjoyable to replay levels. The combination of appealing visuals and a supportive community adds to the game's charm.
“Excellent graphics and lag-free gameplay.”
“Artwork is pretty detailed and harder to puzzle than you think.”
“There are a few puzzles and it's all original artwork.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting frustrating freezes lasting 10-30 seconds every few moves, which detracts from the overall experience. While some acknowledge its nostalgic value despite the bugs and intrusive ads, the persistent technical issues significantly impact gameplay.
“Not too bad of a way to pass the time when watching a movie, but it gets pretty darn irritating when the game freezes for 10-30 seconds every 5-7 puzzle moves.”
“It's only 2 players and buggy as hell.”
“It may be a bit buggy and weird looking, and filled with ads and product placement.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features excellent graphics and smooth performance, but users report issues with the puzzle mechanics, particularly the snapping feature, which could be improved. Additionally, there are frustrations with the game’s responsiveness, as it can be slow to register correctly placed pieces, often requiring multiple attempts.
“Excellent graphics and lag-free gameplay.”
“Puzzle mechanics are okay; I wish the snapping feature was better or at least adjustable.”
“In terms of gameplay, the game can be slow to register when a piece should be correctly placed on the board or connected to an adjacent piece.”
“Puzzle mechanics are okay, but I wish the snapping feature was better or at least adjustable.”
“In terms of gameplay, the game can be slow to register when a piece should be correctly placed on the board or connected to an adjacent piece, and it isn't unusual to have to try 2-3 times to have a correctly placed piece recognized.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game relies heavily on ads and product placements, which some players find intrusive, while others appreciate the nostalgic references to the developer's previous titles. This approach can make the game feel more like an advertisement than a standalone experience.
“Most of the images in the game are from other games by the same developer, which makes it feel a bit like an advertisement for those games.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly through the ability to insert their own funny images, which enhances social interactions and creativity. Additionally, amusing moments arise from gameplay mechanics, such as the unexpected "bumping" of pieces that leads to humorous outcomes.
“This way, players have the opportunity to put their own funny and cool images into the game and have infinite things to do with their friends while waiting for new content.”
“What was funny is that as we were both trying to place pieces in the frame, we 'bumped' into each other and the pieces snapped together!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly noting the difficulty in achieving certain tasks or objectives.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to feel like I made no progress.”
“The grind is so monotonous that it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
