Sizeable
- March 19, 2021
- Business Goose Studios
Sizeable is a single-player puzzle/exploration game with amazing gameplay that challenges players to shrink and grow the environment to find hidden objects in dioramas. With delightful visuals and marvelous music, players must use their problem-solving skills to uncover every secret in each level. The game offers a unique and engaging experience that is both challenging and enjoyable.
Reviews
- Fun, relaxing, and intuitive puzzles that provide a wholesome and calming experience.
- Charming visuals and a serene soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game runs well on low-end computers and offers a good amount of content for its price, especially during sales.
- Limited settings options, with no independent control over sound/music scales and resolution adjustments.
- The game is relatively short, taking around 1.5 to 3 hours to complete, which may not justify the full price for some players.
- Some puzzles can feel too easy or obvious, lacking the challenge that veteran puzzle solvers might seek.
- gameplay61 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Sizeable" is characterized by its unique resizing mechanic, which offers a blend of clever and intuitive puzzles that are both engaging and relaxing. While the game features charming visuals and a soothing soundtrack, some players note that the experience can become repetitive after a few levels, and the overall length is relatively short. Despite these drawbacks, the game is praised for its creative level design and the satisfying "aha" moments it provides, making it a delightful choice for fans of casual puzzle games.
“Unique but simple and easy to understand game mechanics, graphics that are smooth and pleasing to the eye, a relaxing soundtrack, and just enough challenge to keep you interested and occasionally stump you but not enough to truly frustrate you.”
“The puzzles are just perfect and the perspective changes with the size is very well implemented, enhancing the gameplay and making the player think outside the box.”
“This is one of my favorite puzzle games that I've played - the difficulty felt just right, the designs of each level are beautiful, and the resizing mechanic is executed wonderfully.”
“If you aren't sure you'll like the mechanics, check out the demo--it's literally a few levels from the main game with the same solutions, so if you don't like the feel of it from the demo, the main game doesn't have more to offer you.”
“The actual gameplay turned out to be more like a 3D hidden object game, or rather one where you'll usually progress without problems by simply interacting with everything in each level.”
“For the novelty and quality of gameplay, I would recommend it, but the lack of content (as you go through levels quite quickly) and uncertainty of how many will be added makes me lean more towards getting it on sale.”
- music55 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its serene and calming qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing atmosphere and complementing the visuals beautifully. While many players appreciate the bespoke soundtrack and its ability to create a peaceful gaming experience, some have noted the lack of customizable sound options, which limits control over volume and sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The music is calming and helps to create a chill atmosphere while solving puzzles.”
“The wonderful art and calming music makes this a great simple puzzle game that makes you use your brain, but not so much that it's frustrating.”
“Beautiful art style, innovative gameplay, and relaxing music make this the perfect game for a cozy evening.”
“The music is just okay.”
“Don't even dream of volume settings, there's a single music toggle and 'next track' button, only available while playing, windowed mode or resolutions nowhere.”
“I would ask the devs to consider two things: #1, an option to change the volume of the music and ambient noise, or an option to mute the ambient noise as well as the music.”
- graphics38 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and beautiful art style, which creates a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth visuals and unique design elements, noting that the aesthetic is both charming and well-executed, contributing to the game's relaxing and enjoyable nature. While some mention minor issues with camera angles, the overall presentation is considered impressive, especially given the game's low price point.
“The graphics are beautiful and the soundtrack is nice and relaxing... I recommend it!!!”
“The art style is wonderful; it really puts you in this whimsical and wondrous world.”
“Beautiful art style, innovative gameplay, and relaxing music make this the perfect game for a cozy evening.”
“At first I figured the game looked cute, but was a little worried it wouldn't run very well because of the blocky graphics.”
“Good enough presentation, as in, the usual 3D mobile aesthetic.”
“The graphics are decent (although occasionally the camera obscures rather than illuminates the different aspects of the levels).”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a serene and melancholic soundtrack, complemented by a cute art style and soft music that create a calming and cozy environment. Players appreciate the relaxing vibe, making it an ideal choice for leisurely gameplay, especially on a rainy day. Overall, the atmosphere enhances the experience, allowing players to take their time and enjoy the game without feeling rushed.
“The cute art style and soft music create a calm atmosphere where you feel no rush and can take your time to solve the puzzles.”
“Overall, this game is perfect to fill a rainy Saturday afternoon: a relaxing, cozy, and atmospheric time.”
“Highly recommend if you want a chill gameplay that is intuitive, fun, and has a beautiful atmosphere.”
“The game is extremely short at current, but it's got a comfy atmosphere and it's a very easy game.”
“Relaxing atmosphere with casual difficulty.”
“I love the mechanics, the art, the calming atmosphere.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its enjoyable and relaxing humor, which is woven into its creative puzzle mechanics and environmental interactions. Players appreciate the whimsical design of objects and the amusing scenarios that arise from gameplay elements like changing seasons and unexpected events. Overall, the humor enhances the game's charm, making it both engaging and entertaining.
“In it, you manipulate your environments by shrinking, growing, and occasionally moving objects to cause very creative, often humorous and outlandish environmental interactions.”
“Sometimes, the whole scene will be altered through a change of season, the unfortunate introduction of tornadoes or UFOs, etc. Finally, a healthy dose of humor is sprinkled along, whether simply by the very design of some objects or by some interactions you will have with them.”
“The little dioramas are beautiful, the music is calm and relaxing, and the animations are smooth and funny.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is limited, primarily revolving around collecting hidden items and completing secret levels, which may entice some players to revisit it. While the experience is polished and enjoyable, many reviewers note that the short playtime and lack of substantial content reduce its long-term replay value. Despite this, the game's quality and atmosphere make it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate its unique design.
“This game is such a winner and it does have replayability.”
“It's relatively short but has decent replayability with collectibles and secret levels.”
“The hidden tortoises and secret levels make for great replayability even when you know the level solutions better than the backs of your hands.”
“There is likely little replay value other than finding the turtle if you missed it on a map.”
“Spoken of levels with 21 in total, the game is quite short and, as others mentioned earlier, doesn't have a lot of replay value; however, I can wholeheartedly recommend this game because the atmosphere, soundtrack, and controls are perfect for this type of experience.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is engaging, with each object contributing meaningfully to the overall narrative, creating a rich and immersive experience for players.
“The story mode is incredibly engaging and immersive.”
“Each object in the game has a purpose and a story that adds depth to the experience.”
“The narrative unfolds in a way that keeps you invested from start to finish.”
“The story mode feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
“The narrative is convoluted and fails to engage the player.”
“Each object in the game has a purpose and story, but they are poorly integrated into the overall plot.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a wholesome and calming experience, contributing positively to their overall enjoyment.
“A wholesome and calming experience overall.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting that it is well-made and free of glitches or issues.
“Well made, no glitches or issues.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I haven't encountered any bugs, which makes for a seamless experience.”