Side by Size

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Side by Size is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Zac E and was released on September 6, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Side by Size" is a retro puzzle game where health management is crucial. By taking damage and recovering health, you manipulate the size of boxes to clear a path to the exit. The game features 100 bite-sized puzzles, a sprawling world map, and nearly a dozen areas with new consequences for the core rules. With retro pixel art and chiptune music, you can skip levels and optimize move counts to your liking.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features over 120 well-designed, challenging, and innovative levels that provide a satisfying puzzle experience.
The mechanics are introduced smoothly, creating a natural difficulty curve that keeps players engaged and wanting to solve 'one more level.'
The game is praised for its intuitive design, allowing players to understand puzzles without the need for extensive tutorials.

There are issues with input delay and some awkward UI elements, such as an unresizable window and undocumented full-screen toggle.
Difficulty spikes occur in certain levels, leading to frustration as some puzzles feel inconsistent in challenge.
The game lacks features like an undo key and control rebinding options, which could enhance the overall user experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a variety of engaging mechanics that build upon one another, creating a smooth difficulty curve. Players appreciate the game's short length and the presence of secrets to discover, making it a charming and enjoyable puzzle experience. Overall, the mechanics are well-integrated and enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “There are a handful of mechanics that build upon each other as well as a good amount of secrets to be found.”
- “Each new mechanic's introduction feels natural, leading to a very smooth difficulty curve.”
- “A cute little puzzle game with some really neat mechanics!”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and catchiness, with many users expressing a desire to access the soundtrack. The retro style of both the art and music adds to the overall charm, making it a standout feature for players.
- “The music is very good!”
- “Retro art and music is also lovely.”
- “I'd love if there were a way to get the soundtrack (checked YouTube and SoundCloud, and don't know how to extract from Unity resources).”
- “Catchy music too!”