Quatros Origins
- July 29, 2016
- Stijn Van Coillie
Quatros Origins is a block puzzle game that tries to reconnect with the good old days where classic arcade games were easy to play, but hard to master!
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
music1 positive mentions
- The game offers a unique twist on traditional Tetris gameplay, requiring players to plan several moves ahead and manage multiple boards simultaneously.
- It features a clean and minimalist design, along with catchy music that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is addictive and provides a new challenge for Tetris enthusiasts, with satisfying line explosion graphics and a variety of block designs.
- The pacing in the early levels is slow, making the initial gameplay feel dull and boring until the speed picks up later on.
- The auto-lock feature for pieces can be frustrating, as it limits the ability to make last-second adjustments, especially in the later stages of the game.
- Some players feel that the game does not significantly improve upon the original Tetris experience and lacks features like T-Spins and a 'Piece Hold' function.
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its catchy quality, complementing the clean and fresh design.
“It comes with a clean, fresh design and the music is catchy.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the line explosion graphics to be visually satisfying, particularly appreciating the effectiveness of the block placement mechanics in relation to the designated channels.
“The line explosion graphics are incredibly satisfying, especially when you successfully set a channel for it.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay starts off slowly, particularly in the early levels where players juggle multiple Tetris-like games, leading to a tedious experience. However, by around level 6, the pace picks up significantly, and players become more familiar with the mechanics, improving overall enjoyment.
“The pacing in the early levels is very slow, as you essentially play four games of Tetris at once. For the first five minutes of my first game, it felt like the most boring game I'd played in a while. However, this changes by level six, when the speed of gameplay picks up and you start to know what to expect for future games. I feel this needs addressing.”
“The gameplay mechanics are incredibly engaging, offering a perfect balance of challenge and fun that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how the gameplay evolves as you progress, introducing new elements that keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
“The pacing in the early levels is very slow due to essentially playing four games of Tetris at once. For the first five minutes of my first game, it felt like the most boring game I'd played in a while. That goes away by level six or so of your first game when the speed of gameplay heats up and you know what to expect for future games, but I feel it needs addressing.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, making it frustrating to execute simple moves. This inconsistency really detracts from the overall experience.”
“The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated and not well explained, leading to confusion and a steep learning curve that can be discouraging for new players.”
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