Sokobalien
- August 1, 2022
- Cavylabs
Get on SteamDo you have what it takes to build the biggest space farm in the galaxy? Help the alien reach this goal in this classic Sokoban puzzle style game! Push cows, sheep, pigs and chicken so that the correct UFO beams can abduct them. (Also, as a side-quest, collect all the hats you can!)
Reviews
- The game features a good amount of content with 100 levels and introduces unique mechanics for each animal, making the gameplay dynamic and fun.
- The graphics are aesthetically pleasing, and the music adds to the overall enjoyment, creating a pleasant atmosphere for puzzle-solving.
- Recent improvements, such as enhanced level selection and the addition of windowed mode, have made the game more user-friendly and recommendable.
- The controls are limited, with non-rebindable keyboard options and no mouse support for character movement, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
- The lack of a level map makes it tedious to navigate through levels, especially when trying to replay specific ones for achievements.
- Some levels are trivial, especially in the early stages, and the game could benefit from more variety and challenge earlier on.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its variety and dynamic mechanics, with each animal offering unique abilities that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the smooth integration of puzzles and obstacles, alongside appealing graphics, contributing to an overall enjoyable and well-priced game. However, some users noted significant drawbacks related to achievements.
“I really loved the gameplay and graphics in this game. When I finished it, it was such a pleasant feeling of 'great game, had so much fun.'”
“It’s a rare thing nowadays to get a really well-priced game, good value for money, actually great graphics and theme along with a variety of gameplay and above all fun.”
“Nice graphics, puzzles, and the different animal mechanics make the experience smooth!”
“Dynamite destroys said crates and that's all the mechanics.”
“There were two huge cons for me regarding gameplay.”
“Each animal has its own game mechanics in this sokoban game.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, described as aesthetically pleasing and fitting the game's theme, though some users noted they can be basic or experience juddering during certain actions. The visuals complement the enjoyable gameplay and puzzle mechanics, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
“A good game to test your solving skills with a pleasant aesthetic and an amusing context!”
“I really loved the gameplay and graphics in this game; when I finished it, it was such a pleasant feeling of 'great game, had so much fun.'”
“Nice graphics, puzzles, and the different animal mechanics make the experience smooth!”
“Otherwise, the graphics are fine if a bit basic.”
“There was an undo button, but if you wanted to use it more than a couple of times, the graphics were 'juddering'—an unnecessary touch, as an undo should allow you to quickly return to the previous state.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as "annoyingly fun," reminiscent of cartoon soundtracks, and is complemented by good sound effects. Players appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the characters and the overall quality of the music, which enhances the gaming experience. Additionally, there are options to adjust volume settings for both music and sound effects.
“Good music and sound effects!”
“And pretty games with nice soundtracks.”
“The characters, sounds, and music are great.”
“Settings are available from the main menu and during levels and consist of separate volume sliders for the okay music and not great sound effects, a few languages, and a resizable windowed mode, which used to be broken.”
“The music is as annoyingly fun as the cartoon music, which can become grating over time.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly due to the tedious level selection process and the significant time investment required to earn achievements, with some reporting over an hour of grinding to complete their goals.
“Level numbers only come up at the beginning, and level selection used to be really tedious with only a left/right arrow instead of multiple levels to click per screen.”
“After a 'use your brain' game, being faced with grinding levels to gain enough money for achievements is beyond annoying.”
“It took me (not a script) over 1 hour and 15 minutes of grinding to get the remaining achievements.”
