Puzzles For Clef

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"Puzzles for Clef" is a tranquil adventure game following Clef, a bunny heroine, as she embarks on a treasure hunt through her ancestors' island. Traverse nine diverse regions, from bamboo forests to floating castles, solving puzzles and uncovering secrets. Engage with the island's inhabitants and their personal quests while learning about Clef's family legacy.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a charming art style that creates a cozy atmosphere, making it a pleasure to explore.
Puzzles are diverse and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge without the pressure of time limits or failure.
The music and sound design enhance the overall experience, contributing to a relaxing and enchanting gameplay environment.

Some puzzles can be overly tedious and require excessive backtracking, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
There are several bugs and softlocks that can hinder progress, leading to frustration for players.
The lack of intuitive hints and unclear objectives in certain puzzles can make it difficult for players to know how to proceed.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their enchanting and ethereal aesthetics, featuring vibrant landscapes like floating islands and castles that create a captivating fairyland experience. Players appreciate the cute and detailed art style, well-animated characters, and the seamless blend of colors that enhance the overall atmosphere, making it a visually stunning adventure. The combination of beautiful visuals and soothing music further elevates the game's appeal, ensuring an engaging exploration of its magical world.
- “The game’s visual aesthetics faithfully mirror its promotional image, inviting players on an enchanting journey through fairyland.”
- “I also want to highlight the game's remarkable art style, where the colors and overall aesthetic blend seamlessly, ensuring that it remains engaging and enchanting as you continue to explore its magical world.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the puzzles make sense and are quite balanced - both me and my daughter enjoyed it a lot.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- “The environments feel bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and cozy qualities, perfectly complementing the charming art style and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soothing soundtrack as a key element that enriches the gaming experience, with some expressing a desire for the original soundtrack to be released. Overall, the combination of music, visuals, and unique puzzles creates a delightful and immersive environment.
- “And the art style and music of this game are so pretty and soothing.”
- “Music: relaxing and cozy, it fits each area nicely, with the prompts to the sky castle showing a high-class vibe.”
- “It has a unique cozy atmosphere created with a symbiosis of art, music, and story.”
- “Hope the OST will also be released in the future.”
- “The music is relaxing and cozy, fitting each area nicely, but it lacks variety.”
- “While the music creates a charming atmosphere, it can become repetitive over time.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The game's story is engaging and beautifully crafted, centering on Clef's quest to uncover her family's legacy while navigating a world filled with treasure and island legends. Players appreciate the cozy atmosphere and emotional depth, although some find the quest tracking a bit confusing. Overall, the narrative is described as captivating and well-integrated with the game's art and music.
- “Beautifully made, cute playable character, engaging storyline, and even some tear-jerking island legends!”
- “This game is perfect for unwinding and enjoying its captivating storyline and increasingly challenging puzzles.”
- “It seemed I received the quest from Percival, and I scoured the world looking for whatever it is that he needed, but so far I have found nothing, and my ADHD brain kind of forgot what I'm looking for in the first place.”
- “In my journal (the quest log for this game), my letter from Clef 3 shows a bit of dialogue from the bamboo forest, instead of what was needed.”
- “Guided by the mysterious letters of her sister Cres, Clef embarks on a quest that is as much about finding treasure as it is about rediscovering her family's legacy.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game is praised for its charming and cozy atmosphere, achieved through a harmonious blend of art, music, and storytelling. Reviewers highlight its unique ability to evoke a warm and inviting feeling, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I play a lot of games in my free time, and while I often appreciate art style and atmosphere, this game really stands out to me in those regards.”
- “It succeeds in creating a really charming atmosphere with its cozy art and music.”
- “It has a unique cozy atmosphere created with a symbiosis of art, music, and story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the need for extensive backtracking and a lack of clarity in some puzzles, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Sometimes things may get a little bit tedious, especially when you have to find n items somewhere in the level, leading to a lot of backtracking.”
- “The core puzzles end up being tedious in their execution, and I feel there is a lot of backtracking and a lack of clarity.”
- “Some puzzles can be tedious.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Gameplay is characterized by a deliberate pace focused on solving puzzles rather than fast-paced platforming, which is present in some sections. Players may encounter challenges, such as needing external guidance to progress, indicating that the game can be complex and requires careful exploration.
- “Gameplay: it is slow but that is the intention, since the main game is the puzzles, not fast platforming even if it has some of it in some areas.”
- “I only got past that point because a random YouTuber’s gameplay showed his letter as actually giving the needed clue (2-39 for second bookshelf, 39th page).”
- “I discovered the truth about the damage to the mechanical dragon in the theater, but I didn't find a way to repair it until the game was completed.”
- “Gameplay: it is slow, but that is the intention, since the main game is the puzzles, not fast platforming, even if it has some of it in some areas.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its stunning characters and environment, complemented by heartwarming writing and pleasing sound design, which together create a deeply engaging and immersive experience.
- “The characters, environment, and diary, which acts as a sort of quest/hint log, are just stunning. The writing is heartwarming and sweet, and the sound design is pleasing.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; it resonated with my own experiences in a way I never expected.”
- “Every choice I made felt significant, and the characters' reactions were so genuine that I found myself deeply invested in their journeys.”