ReThink 4
- November 1, 2022
- Yaeko
Get on SteamReThink 4 is a peaceful futuristic puzzle game that challenges players to solve over 60 puzzles using lasers and the behavior of light and its colors. The game features a less linear progression than its predecessors, allowing players to solve puzzles in any order within an area. Additionally, the redesigned cubes and puzzle elements enable more complex puzzles that use fewer cubes than before.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent puzzle design with a good balance of challenge and satisfaction, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The graphics and ambiance are enhanced, providing a beautiful visual experience that complements the gameplay.
- The introduction of new gameplay elements and a hub-based level design allows for non-linear exploration, giving players the freedom to tackle puzzles in their preferred order.
- The game suffers from performance issues, with lagging save files and optimization problems that detract from the overall experience.
- Navigation can be confusing due to similar level layouts and key colors, making it difficult to progress without getting lost.
- The lack of comprehensive tutorials and the steep difficulty curve may overwhelm new players, especially those unfamiliar with the series.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and enhanced aesthetic, contributing to a relaxing ambiance and enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some users report performance issues, particularly on high-end hardware, where significant resolution scaling and disabling features like global illumination are necessary to achieve playable frame rates. Overall, the visual style and level design are well-received, with many appreciating the new music and ultra-enhanced graphics.
“The graphics are beautiful, and I love the style of the levels.”
“Graphics are enhanced, and it's still relaxing with new nice music; always a pleasure to play.”
“I just started Rethink 4, and it provides new puzzles, and the graphics are fabulous.”
“2080 Ti on a 4K monitor: even dropping to 50% resolution scaling (i.e. 1080p), the only way I can get to 60 fps, just in the title screen/menus, is by turning off global illumination, which is such a downgrade in graphics that I'd rather wait 10 years to play it.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a well-balanced difficulty curve, introducing new mechanics that seamlessly integrate with existing elements, providing a fun and relaxing experience. Players can expect fresh challenges that build on previous iterations, offering engaging puzzles without excessive frustration.
“The difficulty ramped up nicely; sometimes I was faced with hidden mechanics that aren't always obvious when I started getting close to the solution, but overall it was a very fun and relaxing experience.”
“Some new gameplay elements were introduced that blend in very well with the existing ones.”
“The goal and the cubes/lasers remain the same, but new mechanics are introduced, always with a high difficulty close to what the previous games offered, but less frustrating.”
“As always, the puzzle mechanics iterate on those from previous games, so be prepared for some fresh mind-benders.”
“The difficulty ramped up nicely; sometimes I was faced with some hidden mechanics that aren't always obvious when I started getting close to the solution.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received criticism, with players noting significant performance issues that hinder gameplay, despite appreciating its visuals and soundtrack. While the puzzle design is praised for its logical depth, many users feel that the game could benefit from better optimization to enhance overall performance.
“The game has a chill soundtrack and looks great, though it could be optimized a bit better.”
“The game could be much less of a performance consumer, but the logic behind it is astonishing, and I vastly admire the level of planning in the puzzle design.”
“I love the series, but I cannot play or recommend this one while the performance is still as bad as it is.”
“The game could be much less of a performance consumer; however, the logic behind it is astonishing, and I vastly admire the level of logic planning with puzzle design.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music features a chill and relaxing soundtrack that complements its enhanced graphics, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for players. While the overall presentation is praised, some users suggest that further optimization could improve the experience.
“It has a chill soundtrack and looks great, though it could be optimized a bit better.”
“Graphics are enhanced and it's still relaxing with new, nice music; always a pleasure to play.”
“It has all new music and ultra-enhanced graphics.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features minimal storytelling, focusing primarily on clever puzzles that challenge players. Reviewers note a significant reduction in narrative content compared to previous installments, suggesting that those seeking a rich story may be disappointed.
“There's no story, just clever puzzles that will make you scratch your head, but if you like these kinds of games, this is money well spent.”
“It also has less story than before, so don't expect much on that front.”
