RYB
- November 17, 2016
- FLEB
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful sound design and is extremely satisfying to play, providing a fun experience even for beginners.
- Puzzles are well-designed with a gradual learning curve, introducing new mechanics without overwhelming the player.
- The minimalist aesthetic and logical gameplay create a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience, making it enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Some mechanics can be confusing, leading to instances where players may resort to brute-forcing solutions instead of using logic.
- The game lacks a proper tutorial for later mechanics, which can leave players feeling lost and unsure about how to progress.
- While the game is enjoyable, it is relatively short and may not provide the depth or challenge that some players expect from a puzzle game.
- gameplay40 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by minimalist mechanics that gradually introduce new elements, creating an enjoyable and rewarding puzzle experience reminiscent of games like Hexcells and Minesweeper. While the design is praised for its elegance and nonverbal teaching methods, some players found certain mechanics confusing and felt that the puzzles lacked consistency and depth, with many mechanics being discarded too quickly. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation with interesting mechanics, but players expressed a desire for more complex puzzles that integrate all the introduced elements.
“It's minimalist with simple rules, and it adds some basic mechanics along the way.”
“The game introduces a surprising amount of variety in the game mechanics, and all or almost all of it is taught nonverbally.”
“I really liked the aesthetics and the elegance of the game: step by step increasing difficulty and implementing new mechanics without the need to give written instructions.”
“It's a shame that mechanics only last for one area before being mostly discarded; I would have loved to see more puzzles where all the gimmicks are mixed together.”
“Try to always think until you are sure you are making the correct move, since the game has no mechanic to punish this trial and error behavior.”
“There is no real build-up of difficulty as you progress, but new mechanics are introduced with new levels, and it's incredibly fun to figure out how they work.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the minimalist and aesthetically pleasing design that complements the puzzle mechanics. However, others criticize the visuals for lacking polish and suggest that a more thoughtful approach to graphic design could have enhanced the overall experience. Despite these concerns, many players find the game's aesthetics suitable for casual play.
“This game is aesthetically pleasing.”
“It's got a good aesthetic and it's a good game to play in the background while doing other things.”
“I really liked the aesthetics and the elegance of the game: step by step increasing difficulty and implementing new mechanics without the need to give written instructions.”
“I'm willing to forgive the strange default keyboard layout, since I think that can be changed in the settings, but I'm not willing to forgive the graphics.”
“I understand that not every puzzle designer is also a graphic designer, but I don't think it would've been terribly difficult for Fleb to show his game to a few people and ask if it looks okay before publishing.”
“I feel like the game would have benefited from sacrificing the aesthetic for a more specific tutorial.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability on Linux, specifically with Mint 18.2 using NVIDIA proprietary drivers, as multiple users report smooth performance.
“Runs great on Linux (Mint 18.2, NVIDIA proprietary).”
