Pythagorea

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Pythagorea is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by HORIS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED and was released on June 2, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Geometry on Square Grid

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,451 reviews

monetization31 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Engaging and challenging geometry puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty, providing hours of brain exercise and fun.
Simple and intuitive interface with no ads or microtransactions, allowing uninterrupted gameplay.
Great for learners and math enthusiasts to refresh and practice geometric reasoning and spatial skills.

Lacks in-game hints, explanations, or tutorials, which can lead to frustration and difficulty progressing for users without a strong geometry background.
No zoom or erase features, making it hard to select precise points and manage cluttered constructions on small screens.
Inconsistent difficulty spikes and some puzzles only accept specific solutions despite alternative correct answers existing.

monetization
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
2%
45%
The game is highly praised for its completely ad-free and microtransaction-free monetization model, allowing uninterrupted, focused gameplay. Users appreciate that it remains free to play without intrusive ads or in-app purchases, which is considered rare and commendable for such a high-quality, challenging puzzle experience.
- “It's free, and no ads or stupid pop-ups.”
- “This game has no ads or microtransactions, which is very rare.”
- “No ads, no disruptive in-app purchases.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative grid-based mechanics that offer mentally stimulating, challenging mathematical puzzles without ads or technical issues. While some users suggest improvements like zoom, line manipulation, and enhanced grid features, the core gameplay remains practical and engaging for learning geometry. A few users note minor frustrations with certain limitations and the glossary, but overall the gameplay is highly regarded.
- “Excellent mechanics, allowing you to play around with lines on a grid to solve problems.”
- “I've gotten 23 hours of mentally stimulating gameplay with 0 ads, so it gets a 5 star based on that.”
- “Fantastic, a puzzle game with gameplay which is actually practical for learning.”
- “You have to play around with the grid mechanics to get exact points (instead of a compass tool which would have been amazing).”
- “The mechanics don't allow for the traditional construction method, as you can't use a circle, just lines between cross sections.”
- “The grid just made gameplay difficult.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics are generally functional but lack sufficient detail for easy selection of certain elements, which can impact gameplay. While the visuals support spatial learning and drawing skills, some users report issues with incorrect or unclear graphics at higher levels.
- “Helpful for developing spatial skills and brushing up on graphical geometry, but also entertaining.”
- “The graphics aren't detailed enough for some of the constructed nodes to be easily selected.”
- “Game was playing fine until I got to level 2.9. The graphics for this level are not correct.”
- “I was looking for help with drawing graphics.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The app boasts excellent optimization with smooth, stutter-free performance and a neat, comfortable design. Its flawless operation enhances gameplay, making it ideal for fans of math and geometry problem-solving.
- “Brilliant structure, neat and comfortable design, and flawless performance make it an awesome app.”
- “Excelling in all categories of performance and innovative ingenuity.”
- “App is great with no stuttering or crashing, and the gameplay is amazing; a must-have for anyone into math or geometry problem solving.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the emotional satisfaction gained from applying prior knowledge and solving tasks, though some feel the experience can be frustrating due to the expectation to independently discover key concepts without sufficient guidance.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users appreciate the game for its lack of intrusive or annoying music and the absence of ads, though some mention that having optional music could enhance the experience. Overall, the music aspect is seen as non-disruptive and positive.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The humor in the game elicits mixed reactions, with some finding certain chapters and solutions not funny and overly challenging, while others describe the humor as incredibly funny.
- “Incredibly funny.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story integrates math and problem-solving elements but is limited by its restriction to plot points only at grid intersections, which causes issues when problems require points elsewhere. While appealing to fans of math-based stories, it may feel tedious due to required written answers.
- “The game doesn't allow to plot points between intersections yet gives problems which need points in places other than grid intersections.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect tedious and repetitive, especially as they advance through chapters sorted by topic, making the progression feel monotonous despite an interest in the underlying content.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers an enjoyable experience with sufficient content for a few hours, but its replayability is limited and may not encourage multiple playthroughs.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional freezes, affecting its overall stability.
- “This game freezes from time to time.”