SDL Chaste Panel
- May 27, 2023
- chastitywhiterose
- 9h median play time
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Reviews
- Flipon is a charming and colorful modern take on classic puzzle games like Panel de Pon and Tetris Attack, featuring engaging gameplay and a variety of modes.
- The game offers a well-designed campaign with a good difficulty curve, ensuring both casual players and veterans can enjoy the challenge.
- It has a solid presentation with vibrant graphics, enjoyable music, and responsive controls, making it a fun experience overall.
- The lack of online multiplayer is a significant drawback, limiting competitive play and replayability for many players.
- Some gameplay mechanics differ from the original games, which may frustrate long-time fans of the genre who expect a more traditional experience.
- The game could benefit from additional content and customization options to enhance its longevity and appeal.
- story21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as cute and silly, providing a light-hearted backdrop that complements the gameplay, though it is not essential for enjoyment. Players appreciate the engaging difficulty progression and variety of modes, with the main story campaign offering a solid length of around five hours, while bonus levels add to the challenge. Overall, the narrative serves as a fun framework for the puzzle mechanics, appealing to both casual and competitive players.
“The story mode is cute and funny too.”
“The main story campaign being a gauntlet of objectives and play styles is a brilliant way to go about it; it feels like a proper celebration of the wide variety of fun to be had with this style of game.”
“The story is standard for this sort of puzzle game; the puzzles get harder as you progress.”
“I didn't even pay attention to the story itself.”
“The story only involves the first 75 stages; the rest are just harder bonus levels.”
“There is a leaderboard for the best scores obtained in the game's 'endless' mode, and of course, there is always speedrunning, but not much to do after completing the story for players who aren't already close to the top level in skill.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, tile-matching mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Panel de Pon and Tetris Attack, offering a fun and engaging experience despite a few learning curves. While the game features some minor mechanical tweaks and a budget production feel, it delivers solid, enjoyable gameplay with a longer-than-expected campaign for its price. Players appreciate the intensity and challenge, making it a worthwhile pick for fans of the puzzle genre.
“Fun fast-thinking tile-matching gameplay for a reasonable price.”
“The game was clearly produced on a budget, but the gameplay is solid, and the campaign is longer than I would have expected for the price.”
“Gameplay is very fun and easy to pick up and play.”
“It's pretty hard to get up to speed on the controls and mechanics, but once you do, it's really intense.”
“Don't be fooled by the Tetris-like look and feel: the mechanics are nothing like Tetris.”
“This game does not stay entirely accurate to the specific mechanics of Panel de Pon, although the basics are exactly the same.”
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its vibrant and dynamic qualities, with many users noting that it enhances the overall experience and fits various gameplay situations seamlessly. However, some players have pointed out that the music can be limited and repetitive at times. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, complementing the colorful graphics and engaging sound effects.
“The music slaps and the graphics are pleasant.”
“The effects on this game are so juicy and you wouldn't think the soundtrack would slap so hard, but it does.”
“This game scratched that itch perfectly, and even had a lovely soundtrack to boast alongside the clean animation and graphics.”
“The taunts and grunts with every speech bubble are pretty annoying, but there's no constant gibberish and text appears instantly.”
“-music is limited and repetitive.”
“I'd love to have some music mods going on.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their slick, colorful, and cartoony style, featuring adorable characters that enhance the overall aesthetic. The game exhibits a high level of polish, comparable to titles like Puyo Puyo Tetris, with clean animations and a charming soundtrack, although some users find the speech bubble taunts annoying. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it both engaging and visually delightful.
“Graphics are slick, and the little blocks have cute faces that panic when you are about to lose.”
“The graphics are colorful and cartoony; the music is fine.”
“It has a very high level of polish (think Puyo Puyo Tetris level), and the visuals, background music, modes, and campaign are all perfect.”
“The graphics are colorful and cartoony, but the taunts and grunts with every speech bubble are pretty annoying.”
“Panel de Pon game with the aesthetics of Puyo Puyo.”
“The graphics are not impressive and feel outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as cute and amusing, particularly highlighted in the story mode.
“The story mode is cute and funny too.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note a limited replayability value, with some feeling satisfied after around 12 hours of gameplay, suggesting that while there may be potential for revisiting the game, it may not be compelling enough to warrant extended play.
“The game offers a good amount of replayability, with different choices and paths to explore.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the various character builds and strategies you can employ.”
“I love how the game encourages multiple runs, with new challenges and secrets to discover each time.”
“There's some replayability value, but I'm already done after 12 hours. Check my status and you'll see if I reinstalled and kept playing later on.”
“The game lacks enough content to keep me coming back; I finished everything in just a few sessions.”
“While there are different paths to explore, they don't feel significantly different, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
