Slap The Rocks
- October 21, 2021
- Afil Games
Get on Steam"Slap The Rocks" is a puzzle game featuring 30 levels with simple and accessible controls. You can explore and complete the same puzzle in multiple ways, with captivating puzzles and beautiful pixel graphics. The game offers many levels of complexity to challenge players.
Reviews
- The game features cute art and nostalgic graphics reminiscent of classic top-down games.
- The difficulty progression is well-balanced, with later levels providing more challenging puzzles.
- The mechanics of moving rocks and utilizing the environment create engaging gameplay.
- Movement is slow and can lead to unresponsive controls, making gameplay feel tedious.
- Many levels rely on luck, such as guessing the correct chest, which can be frustrating.
- Level design feels lazy at times, with some puzzles lacking depth and requiring minimal planning.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging mechanics reminiscent of classic titles, with a focus on moving rocks between screens and solving puzzles, akin to games like Tetrobot & Co. and Zelda. Players appreciate the helpful hints provided by signs, which enhance the learning experience, while the linear progression keeps them invested throughout. Overall, the mechanics are deemed interesting and contribute positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The mechanics are so interesting, it's worth the experience!”
“The signs provide helpful hints to learn about the game mechanics.”
“I loved the game's proposal, but I mainly liked the leveling of the game; I felt that the game's progression always evolved in a linear way, which kept me engaged to enjoy all the gameplay.”
“The mood reminds me a lot of the classic Zeldas, but the gameplay feels clunky and unrefined.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it feel tedious after a short while.”
“While the signs provide helpful hints, the overall mechanics are poorly implemented and frustrating to navigate.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by simple 8-bit aesthetics and classic pixel art, which some players appreciate for their nostalgic value. While the visuals are generally well-received, there are mixed feelings about the level design, with some describing it as lazy. Overall, the graphics serve as a fun introduction to the genre, particularly for beginners.
“It has great classic pixel art graphics, and I loved the thundering effects every time I slap the rock.”
“Fun beginner sokoban, might be good as an introduction from other genres because of the Game Boy style graphics.”
“Not too bad aesthetically, but the level design feels lazy.”
“The graphics are very simplistic, reminiscent of 8-bit games, which may not appeal to everyone.”
“The gameboy-style graphics feel outdated and lack the depth and detail expected in modern games.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the graphics leave much to be desired, feeling flat and uninspired.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game has several bugs, including an achievement issue, which detracts from the experience. While some find it enjoyable, others describe it as clunky and boring, indicating a need for improvements in stability.
“Besides the achievement bug (which I hope the developer will take note of in my report) and the game being slightly buggy, it's a very enjoyable casual game.”
“Pretty buggy, boring, and clunky.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been noted as somewhat repetitive and annoying at times, detracting from the overall experience.
“The only part that seemed a bit annoying or repetitive was the soundtrack.”
