Quaddro 2
- March 29, 2018
- Mental Lab Studio
- 45h median play time
Get on SteamPut your concentration and logic skills to the test by grouping 4 to 9 dots into squares, moving them around in a very fluid and responsive way in this minimalistic and full of challenges game.
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Reviews
- The game features a polished presentation with solid visuals, decent sound effects, and good music.
- The developers have shown great post-release support, quickly addressing community feedback and improving core mechanics.
- The gameplay is unique and encourages strategic thinking, with a variety of levels that offer moderate difficulty.
- The central mechanic is not very engaging, and the gameplay lacks enjoyment and challenge.
- There are several broken achievements that the developer has not fixed or removed, leading to frustration.
- The game lacks clear explanations of its mechanics, which can make it difficult for players to understand the objectives.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it solid and unique, while others feel it lacks engagement and challenge. The core mechanic involves rearranging circles on a grid, with additional mechanics introduced over time, though some design choices have drawn criticism. Overall, the game has seen improvements based on community feedback, but players note a need for better explanations of its mechanics.
“The gameplay is quite solid and rather unique, with only a few questionable design decisions here and there.”
“The game is played with mouse-only and the fundamental mechanic consists of rearranging circles on a grid into square patterns to clear them.”
“Soon more mechanics are added: different colors of circles, tiles you can move/rotate/swap with a button, static circles to build around, clocks that move tiles after you've made a certain number of moves, etc.”
“The central mechanic is just not very engaging.”
“Even a core mechanic has been massively reworked due to community feedback: clocks used to be automated timers, which were a source of lots of stress and great frustration in later levels, tarnishing the otherwise relaxing puzzle atmosphere.”
“Only con is that the game lacks a little bit in explaining the mechanics in my opinion.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that it complements the overall experience effectively. Additionally, the game features excellent volume control options, allowing players to adjust the music and sound effects to their preference.
“The game has exemplary volume sliders (master, music, effects).”
“Music suits the game.”
“I like the visuals, sound effects are decent, even the music is pretty good.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the visuals and sound effects, as well as the music. However, there are some concerns regarding the minimum system requirements, as they seem to be based on limited testing rather than broader compatibility. Overall, the aesthetic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“I like the visuals; the sound effects are decent, and the music is pretty good.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as relaxing, particularly in its puzzle elements; however, the initial implementation of automated timers created stress and frustration, prompting significant rework based on community feedback to enhance the overall experience.
“Even a core mechanic has been massively reworked due to community feedback: clocks used to be automated timers, which were a source of lots of stress and great frustration in later levels, tarnishing the otherwise relaxing puzzle atmosphere.”
