Somnus : Nonogram

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"Somnus: Nonogram" is a single-player puzzle game that whisks players away on an intriguing journey through an exceptional world with ingenious music, all inspired by a shared childhood dream. While the gameplay is fabulous, the experience is marred by an abundance of ads and a deeply emotional storyline. Dive into this dreamlike adventure and uncover its secrets.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,707 reviews

story299 positive mentions

monetization222 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and soothing music create a relaxing atmosphere.
Engaging puzzles that progressively challenge the player without being overly difficult.
The game combines a charming story with the puzzle mechanics, making it enjoyable and immersive.

The game can drain battery quickly and may cause the device to overheat.
Some players experience crashes or loading issues, preventing them from accessing the game.
Ads can be intrusive, disrupting the calming experience of gameplay.

story
591 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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The game's story is generally praised for its charm and beautiful artwork, providing an engaging backdrop to the puzzle-solving experience. However, many players express a desire for a more detailed and expansive narrative, as the story often feels short or rushed, with some finding the pacing between puzzles and story segments disrupts immersion. Overall, while the story adds a pleasant layer to the gameplay, it could benefit from deeper development and more frequent narrative elements.
- “The story is enchanting, but I found it to be way too short and rushed.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, gameplay is satisfying, and the storyline is beautiful.”
- “The story is lovely and endearing.”
- “Good puzzles, easy progress, etc. the only complaint I have is that the story was sadly really uninteresting and felt really rushed.”
- “The art was beautiful, though, and it felt like such a shame that the story didn't go along with it.”
- “The story is boring, I just skipped through it.”
graphics
355 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
25%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty, charm, and engaging art style, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the gameplay. Many users highlighted the stunning visuals and relaxing music, which enhance the storytelling experience and make the puzzles more enjoyable. Overall, the game's graphics are described as gorgeous, well-executed, and a standout feature that elevates the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are breathtakingly beautiful, the gameplay is intuitive and easy to understand.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, gameplay is satisfying and the storyline is beautiful.”
- “Beautiful graphics and relaxing music as well.”
- “Meh boring, complicated, no cool graphics, it is different as advertised.”
- “I wish I could like this game, but the lack of a pencil feature and the kinda sloppy in-nonogram graphics kinda kill it for me.”
- “An exact rip off of two eyes except with crappy graphics.”
music
284 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
41%
2%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the calming ambiance it creates, making it a perfect companion for solving puzzles and unwinding. However, some users express a desire for more musical variety, as the current tracks can feel repetitive over time.
- “The music is soothing and the graphics are amazing!”
- “Relaxing music and solid story visuals really made this puzzle game a memorable one for me!”
- “The music lulls you into this satisfyingly comfortable zone while you fill in a picture one block at a time.”
- “I love the music, I wish there were some variations on music, perhaps cycling through a few songs, not just one.”
- “The music is minimalist, so it fits though I do find it too repetitive and short of a loop.”
- “The music is also poor quality, sounds like it was recorded off the radio through a phone speaker.”
monetization
227 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game primarily relies on short, non-intrusive ads that appear every few levels, which many players find acceptable compared to other games. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others express frustration over the frequency and placement of ads, particularly when they disrupt gameplay or contain loud audio. Overall, the ads are generally viewed as manageable, but their presence can detract from the otherwise enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Beautiful environments, challenging but interesting puzzles, and best of all: features one would only find in a premium game or after paying for in-app purchases such as the ability to remove the penalty for incorrectly marking a block.”
- “This is the kind of app that makes me more than happy to support the developers and make in-app purchases.”
- “Chill, no BS in-app purchases.”
- “The ads are repetitive and the game is pay-to-win. I can't believe the amount of money I paid on the level where I had to jump between the pit. Apart from the gameplay glitches, which happen sometimes, the overall story is good. The game has potential, so please fix your game.”
- “This game is really beautiful and sufficiently challenging for long periods of time, but I paid for the ad-free option and after a few weeks the ads came back and I can't get rid of them again.”
- “Great game, but the ads are quite intrusive.”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its ease of navigation, beautiful graphics, and relaxing music, making it suitable for beginners and enjoyable for casual play. However, some users find it repetitive and lacking depth, with certain mechanics described as bland or uninspired. Overall, while the visuals and atmosphere are highly regarded, opinions on the gameplay experience vary significantly, with some players expressing disappointment in its repetitiveness and simplicity.
- “The graphics are gorgeous, gameplay is satisfying and the storyline is beautiful.”
- “Gameplay is incredible, graphics are superb thumbs up for that👍, the controls option offers a range of up to 4 selections (how cool is that).”
- “Beautiful graphics, easy to understand gameplay, relaxing background music... non-intrusive ads either.”
- “The gameplay is really bland for a story as open as this.”
- “Extremely boring and unimaginative game mechanics.”
- “Art is gorgeous, gameplay very boring.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its gorgeous artwork, emotional music, and a wholesome narrative that resonates deeply with players, evoking feelings of nostalgia and love. While some players felt misled at times, the overall experience is described as heartwarming and touching, with beautifully crafted pixel art enhancing the storytelling. The combination of engaging puzzles and a moving story creates a memorable emotional journey for players.
- “This game is great and the song is so emotional while you solve the puzzles and watch the girl traveling in her dream. It reminds me of someone that I love in my dreams. Thank you so much for making such a great game and emotional song!”
- “Also, the narrative in story mode is touching!”
- “This game was so heartwarming.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its magical and calming qualities, enhanced by beautiful music and art style. Players appreciate the engaging and immersive environment, which contributes to a relaxing gameplay experience, although some note that the puzzles may be too simple for sustained interest. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's appeal.
- “I loved this game, played through all the puzzles - the atmosphere is perfect.”
- “Its just so calming, from the music to the atmosphere, to the design of characters I adore this game.”
- “The atmosphere is quite magical.”
- “I haven't been a huge nonogram fan but once I started playing this, the game's atmosphere is calm and it has many levels to play through; just generally, it's a really good game.”
- “It's just so calming, from the music to the atmosphere, to the design of characters; I adore this game.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing occasional freezes and gameplay glitches that disrupt their experience. However, others report a smooth experience without significant issues, indicating that stability may vary among users. Overall, while there are concerns about freezing and bugs, many players still find the game enjoyable and worth the investment.
- “Then the game freezes, and I have to exit the whole game and re-open it, but there is still no option to continue the larger picture.”
- “The ads are repetitive and the game is pay-to-win. I can't believe the amount of money I paid on the level where I had to jump between the pit. Apart from the gameplay glitches that happen sometimes, the overall story is good. The game has potential, so please fix your game.”
- “I took off 1 star because it freezes at times, but the purchase to remove ads is well worth the cost.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, which is somewhat expected in a puzzle game. While rewards in normal mode are appreciated, the lengthy and grindy nature of the story can detract from the overall experience.
- “Gets tedious.”
- “It is a puzzle game, so it can be tedious; however, that's what a puzzle game is supposed to be.”
- “Nice to see rewards with normal mode, but the story is long and grindy.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as light and enjoyable, appealing to a broad audience, including children, though some users express concern about its appropriateness for younger players. Overall, it is described as a funny and calming experience.
- “I think it's a funny and calm game💚”
- “Funny puzzle.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is mixed; while some players experience significant UI lag and performance issues that render it unplayable, others find it runs smoothly and is more optimized than similar titles, appreciating its charming art style and relaxing gameplay.
- “I find this game very relaxing and more optimized than others of the same genre, and the art style is so charming and cute.”
- “Great story, runs smoothly!”
- “Sometimes absolutely unplayable due to terrible UI lagging and performance issues.”
- “The optimization is lacking, making the game frustrating to play at times.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruin the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest that implementing a simpler random grid generator could significantly enhance the game's replayability, allowing for varied experiences in each playthrough.
- “The random grid generator adds a fresh experience each time, significantly enhancing replayability.”
- “With multiple paths and choices, every playthrough feels unique, making me want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the game feeling new, encouraging me to replay it often.”
- “A simpler random grid generator would significantly enhance replayability.”
- “The lack of diverse scenarios makes it hard to find motivation for a second playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return for another run.”