Puzzling Peaks EXE
- December 2, 2020
- AppSir Games
Pinball, platforming, and golf combine in Puzzling Peaks EXE, a hilariously mind-bending physics puzzle game about a spherical hero named Knightly, a highly confident administrator named Jasmin, and a quirky, artificially intelligent guide named A.I.D.E. INNOVATIVE STORYTELLING The unique recipe for storytelling that handed us several industry accolades is refined and expanded upon to craft a mem…
Reviews
- The game features smartly designed puzzles that are both challenging and rewarding, with multiple solutions that encourage creative thinking.
- The quirky and humorous story, along with engaging characters like the anime bird girl, adds charm and entertainment to the gameplay.
- Fluid controls and satisfying physics mechanics enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable to manipulate the ball through various challenges.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Minute control issues can lead to accidental launches of the ball, causing frustration during gameplay.
- Some loading times can be slightly longer than expected, which may disrupt the flow of the game.
- story11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in this game series is often described as nonsensical yet entertaining, with humor and memorable characters, particularly the anime bird girl. While some players appreciate the simplicity of the narrative, others find it rich and layered, enhancing their overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a charming complement to the gameplay, adding depth without overshadowing it.
“While the gameplay was great, it was the story that won my heart.”
“It was a fun--and funny--story.”
“As usual, this game is incredibly story and lore rich for the series and I love it.”
“There's not much of a story, and that's fine because the stories in these games are nonsensical.”
“The story, as I said, is a bunch of nonsense, but it's also pretty funny, and the anime bird girl is probably the best character in this game series.”
“Ever since I played Dere Evil Exe, I had to play the other games and piece together the story.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its balance between challenge and reward, with mechanics that encourage natural learning and a well-paced progression that keeps the experience fresh. While some players found the initial physics mechanics daunting, the overall gameplay is complemented by an engaging story that enhances the experience.
“The mechanics are a great balance between challenging and rewarding, and the meta-narrative is quite engaging.”
“The pacing is perfect for the type of game it is, remixing old mechanics while not staying on them too long before testing something else.”
“Naturally learn the game's mechanics.”
“The mechanic of figuring out the physics of the paddles in the first chapter of the game felt like I was going to hate life the further I got.”
“Exe games, this one makes up for the simple gameplay just with the story it tells.”
“While I do prefer the gameplay of the dere.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its nonsensical yet entertaining story, highlighted by the standout character of the anime bird girl. Players find the narrative both fun and funny, with moments of hilarity arising from the game's physics-based puzzles and the ethical dilemmas presented. Overall, the game successfully blends clever design with comedic elements, resulting in a highly enjoyable experience.
“The story, as I said, is a bunch of nonsense but it's also pretty funny, and the anime bird girl is probably the best character in this game series.”
“It was a fun—and funny—story.”
“The fact is that this is a smartly designed physics-based puzzler that not only has a good pace of puzzles but can lead to some hilarious moments thanks to a little bit of luck being involved.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly considering its mobile platform. Reviewers note that the sound design effectively sets the mood and contributes significantly to the overall presentation.
“The music and atmosphere are great too.”
“For a mobile game, the presentation, especially the music and sound quality, is excellent for the price and sets the mood fantastically.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with particular emphasis on the excellent music that enhances the overall experience.
“The music and atmosphere are great too.”