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Simple Dot

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76%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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Simple Dot is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Winged Imagination and was released on May 17, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Simple Dot is a minimalistic puzzle game, in which problems are solved with lines of various physical properties and the given surroundings.Features: 5 different types of lines to solve problems with, various environment mechanics 70+ diverse levels, multiple ways of solving each problem, an amazing soundtrack created by Dawid Domagała, steam achievements. global rankings (optional – …

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
music5 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Simple Dot offers innovative and engaging physics-driven puzzle mechanics that encourage creativity and experimentation.
  • The game features a minimalist aesthetic and a surprisingly enjoyable soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
  • With 73 levels and a focus on high scores, it provides significant replay value and challenges players to find optimal solutions.
  • The game suffers from a lack of polish, with janky physics and occasional erratic behavior of the balls, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
  • The user interface is clunky and lacks essential features like keybinding options and an in-game menu, making navigation cumbersome.
  • Some levels can slow down the game significantly due to moving platforms, and there are inconsistencies in gameplay that can affect leaderboard fairness.
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise from users, with many expressing surprise at its quality and enjoyment, especially for a puzzle game where they typically mute the soundtrack. The well-crafted soundtrack complements the minimalist graphics, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.

    • “I usually mute the music on games within the first hour, especially on puzzle games, but here I ended up enjoying it.”
    • “This is a great puzzle game with good music (but with minimalist graphics).”
    • “I was very surprised by the quality of the soundtrack.”
    • “I usually mute the music in games within the first hour, especially on puzzle games, but here I ended up enjoying it.”
    • “Very well made (including aesthetics and music).”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features engaging mechanics reminiscent of Rube Goldberg devices, allowing players to draw lines to create platforms, which gradually introduces new elements. While the core gameplay is solid and enjoyable, it suffers from a lack of polish, particularly in the user interface, reflecting its status as a one-developer project. Despite these shortcomings, the game offers about five hours of fun at a low price, making it an underrated experience.

    • “The gameplay core is rock solid and pretty fun to experiment with, but as a one-developer project, Simple Dot is a little rough around the edges (notably in the UI department).”
    • “The game seems fairly underrated to me, and for roughly 5 hours of gameplay, it is also incredibly cheap.”
    • “Gameplay now consists of drawing lines with your mouse, which creates new platforms.”
    • “We start slowly, and the mechanics are gradually presented to us.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a clean, minimalist aesthetic that many players appreciate. While the visuals are simple, they complement the gameplay effectively, enhancing the overall experience without being distracting.

    • “I kind of like the clean minimalist aesthetic of the levels.”
    • “This is a great puzzle game with good music, but with minimalist graphics.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's replayability, particularly due to the engaging puzzles that encourage exploration of different solutions. This aspect enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable to revisit the game.

    • “I like the puzzles and the replay value of the game.”
    • “( •_•)> has replay value - finding different ways”
    • “The game has some replay value, but it feels limited after the first few playthroughs.”
    • “While there are different ways to approach the game, the core experience doesn't change much, making it less enticing to replay.”
    • “I found myself losing interest quickly; the replayability just isn't there after the initial excitement.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently highlighted as both challenging and entertaining, providing players with a delightful blend of difficulty and comedic elements.

    • “Challenging and funny!”
    • “Challenging and funny!”
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Simple Dot is a casual puzzle game.

Simple Dot is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Simple Dot.

Simple Dot was released on May 17, 2019.

Simple Dot was developed by Winged Imagination.

Simple Dot has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Simple Dot is a single player game.

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