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Splice

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83%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
replayability, story
86% User Score Based on 407 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

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Splice is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Cipher Prime Studios and was released on June 13, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Splice is an experimental puzzle game with a unique concept of rearranging cells into target structures. With over 75 levels, it offers an engaging and artistic puzzler experience, challenging players to visualize sequential shapes and exercise their problem-solving skills. Winning the Best Puzzle Game of the 2011 Intel Level Up contest, Splice immerses players in its microbial world with fabulous visuals and a perfect soundtrack."

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 407 reviews
music109 positive mentions
replayability4 negative mentions
  • Beautiful visuals and a relaxing soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere.
  • The puzzle mechanics are unique and challenging, requiring strategic thinking.
  • The game gradually introduces new mechanics, keeping the gameplay engaging and rewarding.
  • Lack of a tutorial or clear instructions can lead to confusion and frustration.
  • Some puzzles can feel overly simplistic or repetitive, especially in the early stages.
  • The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, which may deter some players.
  • music
    181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and beautiful piano soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the challenging puzzles. However, some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive, especially during prolonged play sessions. Overall, while the music is a standout feature that many found enjoyable and relaxing, its repetitiveness may detract from the experience for some players.

    • “An excellent puzzle game with a lovely soundtrack that reminds me of the TV series Fringe.”
    • “The soundtrack is beautiful and the atmosphere is great.”
    • “The music is wonderful - the piano pieces are relaxing and very pleasant to listen to.”
    • “Unfortunately, the soundtrack could use some more time in the oven - it gets repetitive and annoying, especially if you get hung up on a puzzle.”
    • “The negative part (this is nothing major or something that would ruin the game) is that the music just doesn't soothe the game; it is a piano, but the rhythm is too fast and the track is repetitive.”
    • “One downside is that the music seems to have only one track and is too short and played too often, which gets a bit annoying after a while.”
  • gameplay
    106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Splice" is characterized by its unique and minimalist puzzle mechanics that involve rearranging microbial structures, which can be both intuitive and challenging. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of new mechanics and the satisfying difficulty curve, although some find the lack of clear instructions and occasional confusion with mechanics frustrating. Overall, the game offers a compelling blend of simple yet deep gameplay, enhanced by impressive visuals and a captivating soundtrack.

    • “The mechanics were completely unique compared to anything I've ever done before.”
    • “Splice does everything right: an original yet simple puzzle mechanic, impressive visuals, a fitting difficulty curve, and this may be just me but perfect music.”
    • “The game has a very fair pace of gradually increasing the difficulty and adds new gameplay mechanics at appropriate intervals.”
    • “Starts off hilariously easy, but later becomes a huge pain with poorly explained mechanics and lots of weird, inconsistent-seeming rules.”
    • “I attempted to play this game and could not understand the game mechanics.”
    • “It fails to tell you the controls or how the mechanics work outside a very minimal instruction section that really doesn't explain much at all.”
  • graphics
    86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and smoothness, featuring a minimalistic yet immersive aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the harmonious combination of visuals and music, creating a calming atmosphere that complements the challenging puzzles. While some mention minor issues with graphical performance, the overall consensus is that the visuals are a standout aspect of the game, contributing significantly to its appeal.

    • “Splice does everything right: an original yet simple puzzle mechanic, impressive visuals, a fitting difficulty curve, and this may be just me but perfect music.”
    • “The graphics are pretty, and incredibly smooth for what it is.”
    • “An absolutely beautiful puzzler with pleasing aesthetics, and the music flows seamlessly with the unique art style.”
    • “The controls and visuals are kind of awkward.”
    • “Only glitch I've found is that it does not like windowed mode; in fact, none of the graphics show up, so you just get a background, tinkly music, and bloops as you click blindly at the ninja-genes.”
    • “Minimal graphics and a haunting soundtrack add a surreal quality to the puzzles.”
  • atmosphere
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhanced by a beautiful soundtrack and thoughtful visuals. Reviewers highlight the relaxing ambiance that complements the puzzle gameplay, making it an engaging and memorable experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as sublime, soothing, and integral to its appeal.

    • “For a puzzle game, it's got wonderful music and graphics, and accomplishes a very memorable atmosphere.”
    • “I will say the atmosphere is sublime.”
    • “The music is great, creating a peaceful and calming atmosphere.”
    • “The limited number of moves allows for starting a puzzle in the middle of the day, relaxing in the atmosphere while easing into a new puzzle, but not being tied down when something comes up or running short on ideas.”
    • “Things I really liked about Splice: the atmosphere of the game is pretty calm and soothing with a beautiful soundtrack and very ambient aesthetics; some of the angelic solutions (optimal moves to save as many splices as possible) are brilliantly designed.”
    • “A simple, yet fun and unique puzzle game with a beautiful piano score and almost mesmerizing atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game has very limited replayability, with many players noting that once the puzzles are solved, there is little incentive to revisit them. While some challenge remains in achieving "angelic" levels with fewer moves, the general consensus is that the lack of new content or significant variations diminishes the replay value significantly. Players suggest that the game might be more enjoyable if priced lower, given its short puzzle count and minimal replay options.

    • “The replayability of the game comes from 'angelic' levels, where it's possible to do it in fewer moves than it allows you - getting these levels in the minimum number of moves proves to be much more difficult.”
    • “I'd rather have bought it for $6 or less because there isn't much replay value here, but I'm really enjoying it as playing through for the first time.”
    • “The real downside is no replay value.”
    • “There's just no replay value once you're done.”
    • “However, there's no real reason to revisit old puzzles once solved, so replayability is very limited.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally impactful, often citing its touching piano soundtrack as a key element that enhances the experience. The combination of challenging puzzles and evocative music creates a deeply immersive atmosphere, making it one of the most memorable puzzle games for many. Overall, the emotional resonance is heightened by the game's aesthetic and the player's journey of discovery through its mechanics.

    • “The only puzzle game that almost made me cry because of the music.”
    • “With challenging puzzles and super emotional music, this makes for one of the best puzzle games I've ever played!”
    • “Aesthetic, simplistic style challenging puzzler that serenades you with emotionally evocative piano solos as you gene-splice yourself angelic sequences.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal to non-existent, focusing primarily on puzzle mechanics rather than narrative depth. While some players appreciate this straightforward approach, those seeking a plot-driven experience may find it lacking. Overall, it caters to fans of pure puzzle gameplay without the distraction of a storyline.

    • “No story at all as far as I can see, but that's fine; it means this game really is just a nice looking puzzle game, nothing more, and that's just what I want at times.”
    • “This one does not disappoint - but you may want to avoid it if you prefer puzzle games with a plot or dislike repetitive content.”
    • “• story: */10”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users criticize the game for its excessive grinding, describing it as a form of data farming without any warning or option to disable it, leading to frustration and prompting some players to uninstall and seek refunds.

    • “The other negative reviews about this game regarding data farming are correct.”
    • “The game is 100% data farming you, with no warning or option to disable this feature. I am frustrated with the developers and have uninstalled and refunded the game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game begins strong, delivering laughs with its initial charm, but it falters as players encounter confusing mechanics and inconsistent rules. While the puzzles maintain clarity and are enjoyable, the overall comedic experience diminishes as the game progresses.

    • “Starts off hilariously, with easy puzzles that you solve by accident, but later becomes a huge pain with poorly explained mechanics and lots of weird, inconsistent rules.”
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Splice is a casual puzzle game.

Splice is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Splice.

Splice was released on June 13, 2012.

Splice was developed by Cipher Prime Studios.

Splice has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Splice is a single player game.

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