Regrowth
- June 23, 2020
- Portgate Studios
- 10h median play time
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Reviews
- Regrowth offers a unique and challenging puzzle experience with engaging mechanics that require strategic thinking.
- The game features a calming atmosphere with cute graphics and a relaxing theme, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- There is a good amount of content with multiple levels and mechanics introduced throughout the game, providing variety and replayability.
- The game is relatively short, with many players finishing it in around 10 hours, which may not justify the price for some.
- Some mechanics are not clearly explained, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- There are long waiting times between attempts on levels, which can detract from the overall experience and make it feel tedious.
- gameplay27 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of calm, challenging mechanics that evolve as players progress, introducing new elements like bees and snails to enhance the experience. While the core mechanics can be engaging and addictive, some players find the main mechanic less enjoyable and the pacing frustrating due to lengthy feedback times after failed attempts. Overall, the game offers a solid 6-8 hours of content, with a well-structured progression that keeps the puzzles intriguing, though some feel that more variety in biomes and clearer explanations of mechanics could improve engagement.
“It was calm and peaceful, and the game's mechanics seemed like a fun challenge.”
“The various mechanics - which on their own look pretty simple and self-explanatory - and layouts of the puzzles make for an intriguing and often challenging experience.”
“The gameplay is perfectly structured, which is both fun and enraging.”
“The main mechanic isn't that enjoyable, and the fact that you have to spend between 30-60 seconds per level just to see that your attempt didn't work is just annoying.”
“You can try out the level editor or play others' puzzles, but in spite of a handful of different mechanics, they don't change the gameplay enough to be that engaging.”
“New mechanics are introduced often but don't tinker with the island shapes very much, and none of them show up for very long.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its charm and immersive qualities, others feel it is minimal and primarily serves to provide direction for the gameplay. Overall, it is seen as a basic narrative that enhances the experience without being a central focus.
“Regrowth has a charming, fantasy-like look, which fits in greatly with the immersive story that anyone could relate to.”
“I love the story and the little monster at the start.”
“= story is just there for the final level”
“No further story elements are shown as you play, and it's not much of a story, but it serves as enough glue to give the gameplay some direction and purpose.”
“No further story elements are shown as you play, and it's not much of a story, but it serves as enough glue to give the gameplay some direction and purpose.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as cutesy and simplistic, fitting for an indie puzzler, but lack variety, primarily featuring repetitive desert island settings. While the clean visuals may suggest a straightforward experience, the game offers increasing difficulty that contrasts with its initial appearance. Overall, more diversity in the visuals could enhance engagement.
“Graphics are cutesy, but what you would expect for an indie puzzler.”
“There's not much variety in the game's visuals, as it consists of the same setting and materials throughout, so you'll always be staring at desert islands and small patches of grass desperate to survive.”
“The clean graphics may give the idea it's a simplistic game, but while it starts out easy it quickly goes up in difficulty.”
“Regrowth is a challenging puzzle game that has a simple, cute graphic style.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a single, enjoyable track that is often overshadowed by louder sound effects, particularly in the overworld and title screen. While the music is described as fun and relaxing, players have noted its limited variety, though the developer has indicated plans to add more tracks in the future. Overall, the creative design complements the music well, enhancing the gaming experience.
“Fun music, relaxing design, green theme.”
“The design is creative and the music is great.”
“The music [but the dev said he will bring, soon, at least one more track into the game].”
“The opening title screen can be quite loud, as well as the overworld, but when actually in one of the puzzles, the music is hard to hear.”
“From what I've noticed, there's only a single song in the entire game.”
“The music is lacking, but the developer mentioned they will add at least one more track soon.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's well-designed levels, which encourage repeated attempts to optimize performance and achieve objectives, making it particularly appealing for those who enjoy refining their strategies.
“The levels are designed very well, so if you're into optimization, getting closer to the objective with every attempt, then this game is for you.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues that hinder the overall experience.”
“Optimization feels lacking, as the game often struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense moments.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its abundant humor, featuring numerous amusing references to other games and television shows, which adds a layer of entertainment for players.
“It has lots of funny references to other games and TV.”
“The humor is spot-on, with clever jokes that keep you laughing throughout the game.”
“I love the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that make every moment enjoyable.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as cute and relaxing, making it an enjoyable experience that encourages players to engage their minds in a lighthearted way. Reviewers recommend it for those seeking a calming puzzle-solving environment.
“I think these kinds of puzzle games are a nice way to keep one's mind engaged with simpler things for a while, in a cute, relaxing atmosphere, so I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.”
