Runes
- November 24, 2016
- Ede Tarsoly
Get on SteamRunes is a puzzle game that challenges players to arrange marbles to match a given picture, with each piece moving in the direction of its arrows. The game features 120 hand-crafted puzzles, and players can earn more stars with fewer moves. With more than 15 hours of gameplay and six customizable themes, Runes offers a challenging and immersive experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
Reviews
- The game features a clean and easy-to-use interface with soothing music, making it a relaxing experience.
- It offers a decent challenge with 120 levels that progressively increase in difficulty, providing hours of gameplay for a low price.
- The mechanics are simple yet engaging, allowing players to think strategically about their moves.
- The game lacks basic technical features such as resolution settings, audio controls, and customization options, which are expected in modern PC games.
- Many players found the gameplay repetitive and uninspired, leading to a lack of interest and low player engagement.
- The minimalist graphics and overall design feel more suited for a mobile app rather than a PC game, which may disappoint PC gamers.
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being soothing and enhancing the overall experience, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. However, some users express frustration over the lack of sound volume control and music selection options, which detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, while the soundtrack is well-received, the absence of customization features is a notable drawback.
“Super relaxing music and nice puzzle game!”
“Quite a fun game actually, and the music, oh man is it soothing....”
“The visuals as well as the soundtrack are pleasing, navigating the menus is very smooth as are the controls.”
“Except for the missing fun, there is also a lack of sound volume control and no music selection.”
“I cannot understand how anyone can create a game with sound and music and not let users control it.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of customization options and low overall quality, which is disappointing for a PC title. While some appreciate the pleasing visuals and smooth interface, the absence of resolution adjustments and graphical settings limits the experience for those expecting higher standards. Overall, the graphics are deemed acceptable but not impressive, failing to meet the expectations of PC gamers.
“Nice graphics and a trivial interface with all the needed undo/reset buttons.”
“The visuals, as well as the soundtrack, are pleasing; navigating the menus is very smooth, as are the controls.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of new mechanics and basic functionality, leading some players to find it unengaging compared to other sliding puzzle games. While the puzzles are described as fine, the overall experience is deemed too simplistic and repetitive, lacking variety and depth.
“Fine puzzles for a mechanic I didn't yet see.”
“I looked at a few levels from the second half, but found no new mechanics, so I decided to stop wasting my time. The lack of very basic functionality certainly didn't help.”
“- No mechanics besides the various directions.”
“Runes is a casual puzzle game with a simple mechanic.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been met with indifference, as many gamers found it unengaging and lacking appeal.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the plot.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
