SOKOBOT
- January 22, 2022
- Alexander Taylor
Sokobot is an open-ended puzzle game where you place down cute robots, give them commands, and create infinitely-looping assembly lines that combine shapes together!
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
- Engaging automation game with intuitive controls and interesting maps, appealing to logic puzzle enthusiasts.
- Cute and relaxed gameplay with visual programming elements, making it accessible for beginners.
- Offers a satisfying challenge with opportunities for optimization and competition through leaderboards.
- Clunky UI/UX and lack of quality of life features, such as drag-and-drop for code blocks, make the game tedious.
- Hardcoded controls for specific keyboard layouts (WASD) can render the game unplayable for users with non-QWERTY keyboards.
- Absence of a comprehensive tutorial system leaves players struggling to grasp some mechanics.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly engaging, featuring intuitive controls and a variety of interesting maps and mechanics that enhance the automation experience.
“Really engaging automation game with intuitive controls and interesting maps and mechanics.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, primarily due to a clunky user interface and lack of quality-of-life features that hinder optimization.
“The grinding feels tedious and unfun due to the very clunky UI/UX, which lacks any quality of life improvements.”
“The game is bogged down by a clunky interface that makes grinding a frustrating experience.”
“Grinding becomes a chore because of the poor user experience, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its optimization mechanics, allowing players to creatively solve puzzles on blank slates in a box-pushing format. This flexibility encourages innovative solutions and enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“I'm talking about a fantastic box-pushing optimization puzzle game where every level is a blank slate: build whatever you want!”
“This game offers a unique optimization experience, allowing players to creatively solve puzzles in a sandbox environment.”
“The optimization mechanics are incredibly satisfying, providing endless possibilities for how to approach each level.”
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