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Puzzlement

88%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
replayability, story
88% User Score Based on 228 reviews

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"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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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 228 reviews
gameplay22 positive mentions
replayability4 negative mentions
  • The game features clever puzzles that challenge players' spatial reasoning and provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon completion.
  • Its minimalist design and calming music create an immersive atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience.
  • The unique mechanics of navigating a 3D space while collecting items offer a fresh take on the puzzle genre, making it enjoyable for casual gamers.
  • The game is quite short, with most players completing it in under an hour, leading to concerns about replayability and overall value.
  • Many puzzles are considered too easy, allowing players to solve them through trial and error rather than strategic thinking.
  • The control scheme can be confusing, as movement is based on the character's orientation rather than the player's perspective, which can lead to frustration.
  • gameplay
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its minimalist design and unique mechanics, such as gravity manipulation and spatial puzzles, which provide an intellectually stimulating experience. While the game is short, typically taking under an hour to complete, it effectively avoids overstaying its welcome, though some players feel it could benefit from additional mechanics and longer levels. Overall, the simple yet engaging gameplay is enjoyable, but the limited number of levels may affect replayability.

    • “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.”
    • “There's enough mechanics introduced to keep the levels interesting, and they are combined in interesting ways.”
    • “The small amount of levels combined with the easy gameplay probably makes replayability lacking, though the game's low price properly reflects that.”
    • “I even had one level where I'm not sure I completed it as it was intended to be played since I didn't use all of the level mechanics.”
    • “It takes some time to get used to the mechanics and the playtime is relatively short.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a sleek and minimalist aesthetic that enhances the overall gameplay experience, creating an intellectually stimulating environment. While many players appreciate the clean visuals and calming music, some find the minimalism can lead to confusion in navigation and engagement, particularly with the puzzle mechanics. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their simplicity and effectiveness, contributing positively to the game's casual and relaxing nature.

    • “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 (left means right when you're upside down) can be annoying.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as a haunting and minimalist melody that enhances the immersive experience, complementing the game's design and puzzles. Players find it relaxing and pleasant, making it enjoyable to listen to while engaging with the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, providing a calming backdrop that supports both casual and challenging moments.

    • “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.”
    • “The music and sounds are fine, as to be expected.”
    • “Sound and music, like everything in this game, is minimalistic.”
    • “So far it's not overly complex, so it's fun to pass some time while listening to some music.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as limited due to its small number of levels and straightforward gameplay, with many players noting it can be completed in about an hour. However, some users argue that the increasing difficulty in later levels offers enough challenge to warrant multiple playthroughs, suggesting a divide in opinions on its replay value.

    • “Many players said that it can take just one hour, but in my view, it has a lot of replayability and it gets really hard way before the later levels.”
    • “Unfortunately, there is no replayability value.”
    • “The small amount of levels combined with the easy gameplay probably makes replayability lacking, though the game's low price properly reflects that.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around a simple mission where players are tasked with collecting or consuming red cubes scattered throughout the game environment. This straightforward objective sets the stage for gameplay, but lacks depth or complexity in narrative development.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is described as calming and immersive, providing players with a soothing environment that enhances the experience of engaging with the game's puzzles.

    • “It submerges the player in a calming atmosphere for a quick but puzzling appetizer.”

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1h Median play time
1h Average play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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