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!)
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a good amount of content with 100 levels and gradually increasing difficulty, providing a fun and challenging experience.
- The graphics and sound design are well-polished, with cute characters and engaging music that enhance the overall gameplay.
- Each animal has unique mechanics that add variety to the puzzles, making the gameplay dynamic and enjoyable.
- The controls are limited, with non-rebindable keyboard inputs and no mouse control for character movement, which can be frustrating.
- The lack of a level map makes it tedious to navigate through levels, especially when trying to replay specific ones for achievements.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like the undo function, can cause graphical issues, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its variety and dynamism, with each animal featuring unique mechanics that enhance the experience as players encounter different obstacles. The combination of engaging puzzles, appealing graphics, and a well-priced offering contributes to a fun and satisfying gaming experience, despite some noted drawbacks related to achievements. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and rewarding.
“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 with me regarding gameplay (achievements I’ll get to later).”
“Each animal has its own game mechanics in this sokoban game.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as aesthetically pleasing, though some reviewers note they can be basic at times. The visuals complement the gameplay well, contributing to a smooth experience, but there are occasional issues like juddering when using the undo feature. Overall, the game is praised for its good value, enjoyable theme, and engaging graphics.
“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.'”
“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.”
“The graphics are fine, but 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', which was an unnecessary touch. You just want to quickly get to the undo state as fast as possible.”
“The characters are aesthetically pleasing, but the overall graphics feel lacking.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as "annoyingly fun," reminiscent of cartoon soundtracks, and is generally well-received alongside the sound effects. Players appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the characters and the overall quality of the music, which enhances the gaming experience. Additionally, the game offers customizable audio settings, allowing players to adjust volume levels for 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 may not appeal to everyone.”
“The music can become repetitive and detracts from the overall experience of the game.”
- grinding6 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. Many report spending over an hour on repetitive tasks to accumulate the necessary resources, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“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.”
“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.”
