Samsara

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Samsara is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by JaffaJam and was released on February 6, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Samsara is a reflective puzzle game following Zee and a shadow child as they try to escape a realm of mirrored dimensions. Players drop blocks of various shapes and properties to balance and navigate through 77 levels across six realms, while avoiding the pool between dimensions. The game features a simple play mechanic, carefully paced advancement, and hidden 'Easter Eggs' to discover."

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fantastic puzzles that increase in difficulty and introduce new mechanics as the game progresses.
Beautiful art style and engaging gameplay that provides a meditative backdrop for challenging puzzles.
Clever design that keeps introducing game mechanics at a manageable pace, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated puzzle fans.

The game may be too easy for experienced puzzlers, offering only a few challenging brainteasers.
Some puzzles can feel trivial or instant-solve before reaching the more challenging levels.
The game is relatively short and may not justify its price for some players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a clever and engaging puzzle design that gradually increases in difficulty while introducing new mechanics at a manageable pace. However, some players feel that the game could further explore its ideas and mechanics to enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as beautiful and thoughtfully constructed.
- “Clever and sometimes fiendish puzzle game, that keeps introducing game mechanics at a pace that doesn't become overwhelming, but builds on what you've learnt.”
- “Beautiful gameplay.”
- “This game could do so much more with the ideas and mechanics, and that's the main problem.”
- “Increasing puzzle difficulty and new mechanics as levels progress.”
- “Clever and sometimes fiendish puzzle game, that keeps introducing game mechanics at a pace that doesn't become overwhelming, but builds on what you've learned.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game is praised for being relaxing and complementing the wonderful art style, though some users note a lack of variety or presence in the soundtrack.
- “Wonderful art style and very relaxing music.”
- “There is a noticeable lack of music in the game.”
- “The game suffers from a significant absence of music.”
- “The soundtrack is almost non-existent, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their wonderful art style, which contributes to a visually appealing experience, complemented by very relaxing music.
- “The graphics feature a wonderful art style that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are stunning, complemented by very relaxing music.”