Pythagoria

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Pythagoria is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Vladimir Maslov and was released on January 22, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pythagoria" is a casual, single-player number puzzle game that challenges players to find missing values in rectangular puzzles using only whole numbers, with 60 unique puzzles and features like freehand drawing and calming BGM music. The game offers five Steam achievements and trading cards for added replayability. Its simple mechanics and gradually increasing difficulty level make it enjoyable for all ages.

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Audience ScoreBased on 131 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Pythagoria offers a unique and engaging way to exercise math skills through challenging geometry puzzles.
The game provides a calming soundtrack and a minimalist design that enhances the overall experience.
Players appreciate the built-in drawing tool for notes, which aids in solving puzzles and adds a personal touch.

The game suffers from significant bugs, allowing players to guess answers without truly solving the puzzles.
Many puzzles lack clear instructions and can be frustrating due to misleading visuals and inconsistent scaling.
The overall experience is short, with many players completing all levels quickly, leading to a lack of replay value.

music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as calming and enjoyable, with a soothing soundtrack that complements the gameplay. However, many players find the limited selection of royalty-free tracks repetitive and distracting, leading to frustration after extended play. While some appreciate the relaxing nature of the music, others prefer to turn it off due to its annoyance factor.
- “I actually find the music and visuals along with the unlimited time make it a great game to relax to.”
- “The soundtrack is a very good one, very enjoyable.”
- “[*][b]music[/b] | Pythagoria has a very nice calming soundtrack that fits the game well.”
- “The three songs without copyright it uses start to make you crazy after the second time you hear them.”
- “The music by itself is decent, but I found it to be incredibly distracting and had to turn it off quickly.”
- “This puzzle game is poorly made: bad answering system (you can simply guess until you get it), questions do not contain enough information (you have to guess at assumptions to solve half of the last chapter), and the music becomes extremely annoying, repeating the same 3-4 songs over and over.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as minimalist yet effective, providing a modern touch with great quality. While the visuals and audio are generally well-received, some players find the misleading scale of graphical representations adds a layer of difficulty, particularly for those who are visually oriented. Overall, the combination of appealing visuals and relaxing music contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “The graphics in Pythagoria have a simple look, giving it a nice modern touch.”
- “Overall, the graphics are drawn in great quality.”
- “The graphics are minimalist but sufficient.”
- “However, it can be perplexing and adds some difficulty for graphic-oriented people.”
- “I tried using a mix of the math I remembered from school as well as going off the visuals provided, but they don't seem to be to scale, which is very misleading.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences; while some mechanics are criticized for poor implementation, others appreciate the unique and visually challenging aspects that enhance the overall experience. Players find the gameplay in "Pythagoria" to be intuitive after the initial puzzle, and many consider the three-hour playtime for $2 to be a great value.
- “I love how it's visually inaccurate to give it a harder gameplay.”
- “Some mechanics are not working properly and are poorly implemented.”
- “The basic mechanic revolves around figuring out a one-digit number.”
- “The gameplay is pretty self-explanatory in Pythagoria; after you pass the first puzzle, you'll get the hang of it quite nicely.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is largely criticized, with many users noting that it offers little to no replay value due to static puzzles that do not change between playthroughs. Some players suggest that there is minimal replay potential for practicing forgotten solutions, but this is not enough to elevate the game's overall replayability. In contrast, other games in the genre are praised for their engaging and memorable experiences that encourage repeated play.
- “I think there is some replay value, since you forget at least some of the earlier levels.”
- “This game is entertaining, well-designed, fun, and memorable, making it generally considered a milestone in gaming for its creativity and originality.”
- “Neat execution, no replay value.”
- “There is no replay value to the game.”
- “Puzzles don't change on playthroughs, but as for replay value, you may come back to practice and try them again after a bit, having forgotten the solutions.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is characterized by random and uneven difficulty, leading to a frustrating experience filled with mindless busywork. Players often find themselves engaged in tedious tasks, such as solving fraction equations with poorly implemented mechanics, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and creativity of the gameplay.
- “It's mindless busywork because the students are just grinding through procedures like an automaton.”
- “That sounds tedious in the extreme, and I have an engineering PhD, so it's not like fractions scare me.”
- “Even worse, there are a couple of puzzles where the solution is the unimaginative tedious method of figuring out all of the side lengths.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that while the game doesn't necessarily need a complex story or characters, incorporating a wholesome narrative could enhance the overall experience and potentially increase the developer's profits.
- “The story is incredibly engaging, with well-developed characters that draw you in.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the narrative; it kept me hooked from start to finish.”
- “The plot twists and emotional moments made for a truly memorable experience.”
- “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, leaving characters feeling one-dimensional.”
- “I expected a rich narrative, but instead, I was met with a disjointed plot that failed to engage me.”
- “The lack of a coherent storyline made it difficult to connect with the characters or care about their journeys.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a blend of black humor and clever wit, particularly appealing to those who enjoy mental puzzles. However, some users feel that the humor is overshadowed by the game's flaws and the developer's questionable practices, leading to a mixed reception overall.
- “AI that designs minimalist tests of perspective to test your wit and cunning with, as Yathzee Crankshaw calls it, a healthy dose of black humor.”
- “It's a really good and funny mental puzzle game; if you don't like that much math, you would probably not like it, but it's an original concept. 9/10, missing 1 because of no new content.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the game evokes strong emotions, rekindling feelings that have been absent for a while. While some suggest that a more developed story and characters could enhance the emotional experience, others appreciate the existing emotional depth.
- “This game made me feel something I haven’t felt in a long time.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its clunky performance and numerous bugs, which detract from the overall experience, despite featuring enjoyable math puzzles.
- “Clunky and buggy, nice math puzzles.”