Simple Machines
- May 19, 2020
- Kraken Ink
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Get on itch.io Store"Simple Machines" is a physics puzzle game with minimalist visuals and relaxing music. You manipulate various platforms to guide colored balls to the exit across 110 levels. The game focuses on simple machines, providing an educational and entertaining experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game introduces new mechanics every 10 levels, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The puzzles are interesting and provide a good mix of relaxation and challenge, especially in the later levels.
- The soundtrack is gorgeous and complements the minimalistic visuals, enhancing the overall experience.
- The controls can be frustrating, often making players feel like they are fighting the mechanics rather than solving puzzles.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in around 2-3 hours.
- There is a significant difficulty spike in the last levels, which may be off-putting for some players.
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its gorgeous and relaxing quality, providing a pleasant backdrop that helps alleviate the frustration of gameplay. However, options for music control are limited to muting or restarting levels. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience with its chill vibe.
“The soundtrack is gorgeous.”
“Music is pleasant and chill.”
“The only options are the ability to restart a level or go to level selection, and the music mute button.”
“There is relaxing music to help with the frustrating nature of the game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a well-paced level progression that introduces new mechanics approximately every ten levels, along with interesting level designs that keep the experience fresh.
“Fun game, a new mechanic is introduced every 10 levels or so.”
“The level progression is good with new mechanics and interesting level designs being introduced.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their minimalistic design, providing excellent visual clarity that enhances gameplay across all 80 levels. While the visuals and sound are well-received, some players feel that more complex levels would further showcase the game's strengths. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, making it easy for players to understand and react to in-game events.
“The sound and visuals are great across all 80 levels, and for the price asked, the 2 hours or so are well spent. It just needs some more complex levels as that’s where the game really shines.”
“The graphics are minimalistic, providing great visual clarity that makes it easy to understand how events will unfold and how you need to react to them. You can also use the trial and error method.”
