Shape Fold

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Shape Fold is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Bikas and was released on April 18, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Unique spin on a classic jigsaw puzzle with physically interactive parts.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 173 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization25 negative mentions

Enjoyable and unique puzzle mechanics that are relaxing and satisfying to play.
Minimal and well-timed ads that are not intrusive and allow for a smooth gameplay experience.
Good amount of free content with escalating difficulty and thematic level groupings, providing hours of entertainment.

Large portion of the game locked behind a paywall, which some players find misleading and frustrating.
Occasional glitches such as pieces getting stuck, improper screen scaling, and background music continuing when minimized.
Lack of features like hint system and multi-touch support for moving pieces, causing some frustration on harder puzzles.

monetization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game's monetization is generally well-received, featuring minimal and non-intrusive ads that appear sparingly, typically after completing level sections. Players appreciate the generous free content and find the $3 purchase affordable for additional levels, with many recommending paying or watching ads to continue. While some report occasional ad frequency, most agree the balance between free play and monetization is handled effectively without disrupting enjoyment.
- “The game gives you 100 great levels for free just to give you a taste of the game and has 220 more you can get for just $3 (or 22 ads) with levels that actually increase in difficulty and fun with new ways to move the pieces. The forced ads basically don't exist with how little they appear.”
- “Nearly no ads, which is weird but amazing, and it's a nice fun puzzle.”
- “I loved the first few levels they were fun and pretty challenging but later on you have to watch ads before you can play a level.”
- “This game is pretty hard and I like that but it has millions of ads.”
- “Way too many ads.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is praised for its unique folding and sliding mechanics, offering a smooth, challenging, and rewarding puzzle experience with minimal ads. Some users note the addition of new mechanics in later levels, enhancing the game, while a few mention difficulty with piece movement and suggest multi-touch support for better control. Overall, it provides a fun and chill puzzle experience worth its price.
- “The folding and sliding mechanics work like a charm and the vibes from the music are just perfect.”
- “Wonderful game, smooth mechanic, challenging and rewarding.”
- “I can't see how and if the game would change or if it offers new mechanics.”
- “Totally worth $3.25 to unlock the later levels, which add some new mechanics as well.”
- “Very fun game, minimal ads and you get a couple hours of gameplay free before you have to pay for the rest.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics feature a simple, calming, and nostalgic aesthetic that appeals to a broad audience, complemented by smooth gameplay and a clean UI. While some users find the visuals and animations basic, the overall design, including the level menu, is highly praised for its charm and effectiveness.
- “Like stained glass windows or architecture, but the simplified art style lets it hit a broader audience.”
- “Also, the aesthetic is lovely and calming.”
- “Good graphics, smooth gameplay.”
- “I would love to see something similar but in a more complex art style.”
- “The graphics are basic, the motions are basic, yet it can be frustrating and satisfying.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally praised for its wholesome, nostalgic, and fitting vibe that enhances the puzzle experience, though some users find it insufficiently diverse and sometimes intrusive as it continues playing in the background even when the phone is off or the app is minimized.
- “Very wholesome puzzles, good music too.”
- “The folding and sliding mechanics work like a charm and the vibes from the music are just perfect.”
- “Simple UI, lovely aesthetic, nostalgic browser-game music, and the level menu is one of the nicest I have ever seen.”
- “Also, the music keeps playing in the background even when my phone is off. Why?”
- “When you minimize the game to use another app on your phone, the background music continues to play.”
- “The music ruins the theme; it is not diverse enough or distinct enough for the current theme.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from notable stability issues, including glitches especially on larger screens, and inconsistencies in the advertised number of free levels. These bugs detract from the overall experience despite the game's appeal.
- “I'm taking one star for the glitches mentioned in the description and because the free levels are actually 100 and not 150 as mentioned in the description.”
- “Was super cool but the game glitches if you have a bigger screen.”
- “There are some glitches in the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is praised for its wholesome puzzles and soothing music, creating a warm and uplifting experience.
- “Very wholesome puzzles, good music too.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game can become tedious over time, but players find it engaging due to the creative transformation of shapes encountered during the process.