Puzzlement
- February 1, 2018
- Yunus Ayyildiz
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Puzzlement" is a single-player kids' platformer game that features ingenious gameplay based on moving between plane surfaces. The goal is to collect all red squares in 50 mind-bending levels while enjoying the relaxing music and sounds. The game boasts a minimalist design, created by two people, and features a spotify and youtube soundtrack by Ozan Barış and various achievements to unlock.
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Reviews
- The game features clever and mind-bending puzzles that challenge players' spatial reasoning.
- Its minimalist design and calming music create an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere.
- The game is accessible and easy to pick up, making it suitable for casual gamers while still providing satisfying challenges.
- The game is quite short, with most players completing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of replayability.
- Many puzzles are too easy, often solvable through trial and error rather than strategic thinking.
- The control scheme can be confusing, as movement directions change based on the character's orientation, which can lead to frustration.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its minimalist design and unique mechanics, such as gravity manipulation and spatial puzzles, which provide an intellectually stimulating experience without becoming tedious. While the game is short, typically taking under an hour to complete, it effectively introduces various mechanics that keep the levels engaging, though some players feel it could benefit from additional content and complexity. Overall, the gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, appealing to fans of puzzle games, but may lack replayability due to its limited number of levels.
“A very good and interesting puzzle with unusual spatial mechanics like impossible objects, such as the Penrose staircase, and exploiting the behavior of a modified topology such as a Möbius strip.”
“Its minimalist aesthetics and immersive gameplay combine seamlessly to create an intellectually stimulating experience.”
“The game has a great core mechanic, where the path that you take determines the direction of gravity when you arrive.”
“The small amount of levels combined with the easy gameplay probably makes replayability lacking, though the game's low price properly reflects that.”
“It takes some time to get used to the mechanics and the playtime is relatively short.”
“The game has no stand-off tutorial, but rather it will make use of the levels in order to slightly teach you how to navigate; it could have been made a little bit more thorough but still you won't have many problems getting used to the game's mechanics, which will stay the same for all the 50 levels.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a sleek, minimalist design that enhances the overall gameplay experience, creating an intellectually stimulating atmosphere. While the visuals are generally praised for their cleanliness and aesthetic appeal, some players find them occasionally unclear, which can lead to confusion during gameplay. Overall, the minimalist approach is well-received, contributing to a relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience.
“These minimalist designs are as sleek and effective as a katana, blending aesthetics seamlessly into gameplay for an intellectual thrill.”
“The game's aesthetics, minimalistic UI, and introduction of new twists to the primary puzzle formula show the confidence that the developer has in their craft.”
“For its low price, this one's a really nice indie casual puzzle platformer, minimalistic in graphics and everything but also difficult at times and with responsive controls.”
“Minimalist graphics and repetitive, simple puzzles ultimately aren't engaging.”
“Short and sweet puzzle game relying on geometry that only works on a screen with fairly flat graphics.”
“The graphics and UI are clean and minimalistic, although it's often not clear enough to know which way you'll fall, and the direction controls not adapting to your orientation can be annoying.”
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a haunting and minimalist melody that enhances the immersive experience, providing a relaxing backdrop to the gameplay. Players appreciate its calming nature, which complements the well-designed puzzles and minimalist visuals, making it enjoyable for both casual and challenging moments. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a pleasant addition that enriches the game's atmosphere.
“The music is a haunting melody that immerses you in a world of riddles.”
“Together, the design and soundtrack draw you deep into the game's universe.”
“The minimalist aesthetic is nice, the music is pleasant, and the puzzles are well designed.”
“So far it's not overly complex, so it's fun to pass some time while listening to some music.”
“The music and sounds are fine, as to be expected.”
“Sound and music, like everything in this game, is minimalistic.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as limited due to its small number of levels and straightforward gameplay, with some players noting it can be completed in about an hour. However, a few users believe that the increasing difficulty in later levels offers enough challenge to warrant replaying the game.
“Many players said that it can take just one hour, but in my view, it has a lot of replayability and it gets really challenging well before the later levels.”
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging multiple runs.”
“With different character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
“The small amount of levels combined with the easy gameplay probably makes replayability lacking, though the game's low price properly reflects that.”
“Unfortunately, there is no replayability value.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a mission to collect or consume red cubes scattered throughout the environment, providing a straightforward objective for players.
“The story is incredibly shallow and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay invested.”
“The character development is almost non-existent, leaving me disconnected from the narrative.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is described as calming and immersive, providing players with a soothing experience that complements the game's puzzling elements.
“It submerges the player in a calming atmosphere for a quick but puzzling appetizer.”
