Spark & Sparkle
- April 16, 2020
- Essencey
Get on SteamIt's time for competitive puzzle and shooting action! Face an opponent in this arcade-style blend of jigsaw building and shooting! Defeat hordes of monsters as they pile on to the screen, and finish your puzzle first to win!
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- Cute and original blend of shmup and puzzle solving that is fun and addictive.
- The game offers a challenging and engaging experience, especially in competitive multiplayer modes.
- Great art style and soundtrack enhance the overall enjoyment, making it a must-have for fans of cute 'em up and puzzle games.
- The game can be rage-inducing and exhausting, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Some features, like the handicapping system for multiplayer, may not work as intended, affecting balance.
- Lack of enemy chaining can make combat feel less rewarding and more tedious compared to similar games.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a thrilling blend of puzzle-solving and shoot 'em up (stg) elements, creating intense and dynamic matches where player advantages can shift rapidly. The innovative puzzle mechanics enhance player engagement, making losses feel personal and adding depth to the overall experience, even for those who may not typically enjoy the genre.
“The chaotic combination of puzzle solving and STG gameplay makes for very tense and exciting situations where matches can easily flip from one player's advantage to another in a flash.”
“Super fun puzzle game! I've never been super into shmups, but Spark and Sparkle's added puzzle mechanic makes it so much more enjoyable.”
“The puzzle mechanic is great and makes you feel personally invested when you get hit and lose a piece you spent time placing.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming cutesy art style and retro SNES-inspired visuals, which are complemented by a fantastic soundtrack, creating an overall delightful aesthetic experience.
“The art style and soundtrack are fantastic in an adorable, cutesy way.”
“Great SNES/retro visuals and the soundtrack are just icing on the cake!”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its fantastic, adorable cutesy style, complemented by great SNES/retro visuals that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the soundtrack as a delightful addition that elevates the game's charm.
“The art style and soundtrack are fantastic in an adorable, cutesy way.”
“Great SNES/retro visuals and the soundtrack are just icing on the cake!”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character designs are praised for their artistic quality, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point of the game.
“The art is all very well done, and I love the character designs.”
