Simply Puzzles: Junctions
- July 16, 2020
- Simply Puzzles
Get on Steam"Simply Puzzles: Junctions" is a logic-based puzzle game, combining elements of Minesweeper and Nonograms. Players must connect the correct number of lines to junctions without creating any closed boxes. With 100 hand-crafted puzzles, Steam achievements, and cloud saves, this game offers a relaxing, meditative experience for puzzle enthusiasts. It's another addition to the simple and clean game collection from Simply Puzzles.
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Reviews
- The game features a simple and easy-to-learn puzzle mechanic that offers a satisfying challenge as players progress through 100 levels.
- It's a relaxing and casual experience, perfect for playing while listening to audiobooks or watching videos, with no time limits or pressure.
- The game runs smoothly on various platforms, including Linux, and is well-priced for the amount of content it offers.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with no new mechanics introduced as players progress, leading to potential repetitiveness.
- Some players found the higher difficulty levels to be frustratingly slow, requiring excessive trial and error to progress.
- Quality-of-life features, such as better visual aids for tracking lines and a more intuitive tutorial, are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features strong puzzle mechanics that are engaging, but many players feel it lacks variety and complexity, leading to a repetitive experience across the 100 levels. While the axiomatic deductions are intriguing, the absence of new mechanics throughout the game diminishes its overall appeal.
“The puzzle mechanics are really good, but the game built around them would be much improved with some additional or more complicated features.”
“Apart from simply figuring out the various axiomatic deductions throughout the game, the levels are all more or less the same. There won't be new mechanics or anything like that.”
“Apart from simply figuring out the various axiomatic deductions throughout the game (I hadn't played this particular kind of puzzle before, so it was new to me), the levels are all more or less the same -- there won't be new mechanics or anything like that.”
“Yet the amount of deductions to apply is limited, and with 100 puzzles to complete, some may find the gameplay a bit repetitive.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by ambient soundscapes that enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience.
“The ambient music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more engaging.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, adding depth and emotion to each scene.”
“The ambient music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels uninspired and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The music is often too quiet, making it easy to overlook during key moments.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability on Linux, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.
“Runs great on Linux.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to identifying broken circles among many, suggesting that future updates could benefit from an automatic flagging system to streamline this process.
“Grinding becomes tedious as you have to scour through every single circle to find the one that is broken, especially when moving lots of lines in succession.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“It feels like the game is designed to force you into grinding, which can be frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience. Players appreciate the vibrant color palette and smooth animations, which enhance the overall aesthetic. However, some users noted occasional performance issues that can detract from the visual experience.
