Ripple

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Ripple is a single player action game. It was developed by Playrock Studios and was released on March 31, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Ripple" is a minimalistic logic puzzle game with over 50 unique levels, offering a challenging experience for both newcomers and puzzle veterans. The game features easy-to-understand mechanics, with the difficulty gradually increasing as you progress. Steam users can also enjoy additional features such as trading cards, emoticons, and achievements.

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game provided a sense of joy and hope during a difficult time, helping players find motivation and positivity.
It features trading cards, which some players enjoy collecting.
The controls are simple and suitable for casual puzzle gameplay.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
The graphics and overall presentation are subpar, resembling a low-effort mobile app rather than a PC game.
Many players found the puzzles too easy or frustrating, with little variation in difficulty throughout the game.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as mediocre, featuring simplistic low-quality vector art that lacks substantial visual enhancements. Despite options to adjust resolution, these changes do not significantly improve the overall quality, leading to a disappointing experience for PC gamers accustomed to higher standards. For those seeking a more visually appealing puzzler, alternatives like "Hook" are recommended.
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its repetitive and uninteresting puzzle mechanics, with level designs that fail to engage players. While the core mechanic has some clever implementations, it lacks variety and depth, leading to a generic experience that can often be solved through brute force rather than strategy. Overall, the game suffers from a lack of content and stimulating elements to maintain player interest.
- “Though its main mechanic is kind of interesting and some stages use it cleverly, it lacks quantity of content and background music (it's almost like there was none at all).”
- “The core mechanic just doesn't leave a whole lot in the realm of possibility for puzzle design, and that hurts the entire game.”
- “If there was wave propagation or obstacles or a secondary gameplay loop, something to break the monotony, it would have done this game a world of good.”
- “The tile flipping mechanic has a few tricks but can also be solved by brute force, which won't keep players interested for long.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as relaxing and effective for creating a calming atmosphere, but it suffers from a lack of variety and quantity, with some players noting that it feels almost non-existent in certain stages.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Though its main mechanic is kind of interesting and some stages use it cleverly, it lacks quantity of content and background music (it's almost like there was none at all).”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, as it avoids intrusive ads and in-app purchases, distinguishing it from typical mobile games. However, there is a concern that if allowed, some developers might exploit ad placements in a similar manner to mobile platforms.
- “Kind of a slightly better mobile game, just with no annoying ads or in-app purchases.”
- “If Steam allowed ads in games, I bet some of these shovelware developers would try that too.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability is lacking compared to other puzzle games like the Quell series and Lyne, which offer more content and better value for repeated play.
- “If you want a much better puzzle game that's also cheap and has more content and replay value, check out the Quell series or Lyne, both of which effectively outclass this.”
- “The game lacks the depth and variety needed to keep players coming back for more.”
- “Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
humor
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The humor in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment, stating it did not meet their expectations and lacked genuine comedic value.