Splitter Critters

About

"Splitter Critters" is a unique puzzle game that allows players to manipulate the environment by splitting and rearranging the world. With no set solution for each puzzle, players can get creative in their problem-solving approach. The game features diverse planets with innovative mechanics, accompanied by an immersive soundtrack. The goal is to guide alien critters back to their spaceship by cleverly altering the terrain.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features a unique and novel mechanic that is used effectively, providing a fun and engaging puzzle experience.
The art style is charming and polished, with adorable animations and a clean aesthetic that enhances the overall presentation.
Levels are bite-sized and offer a variety of challenges, with a smooth progression of difficulty that keeps the gameplay interesting.

The game can be stressful at times due to its real-time mechanics, which may not be intuitive for all players.
Content is limited, with well under 4 hours of gameplay, making it hard to recommend at full price.
Controls can be clunky, particularly with mouse input, and there are inadequate settings for customization.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
17%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique and novel mechanic that effectively integrates various obstacles, creating a blend of thoughtful puzzles and timing-based challenges. While the game offers a smooth progression of difficulty and charming graphics, some players may find the timing elements stressful and the main mechanic not entirely intuitive. Overall, it is praised as a solid and enjoyable puzzle game.
- “This is a lovely puzzle game with a pretty unique and novel mechanic used to great effect.”
- “A smooth progression of difficulty while adding new mechanics makes this a great little gem.”
- “Really solid puzzle gameplay idea combined with great execution and cute graphics.”
- “Having said that, I am probably more allergic to timing-based mechanics than the average player, and while a good part of the difficulty stems from the constant flow of time, there are plenty of thoughtful puzzle challenges as well.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are highly praised for their polished, flat, and clean aesthetic that complements the paper-tear theme. Reviewers appreciate the cute visuals and the effective execution that enhances the overall puzzle gameplay experience.
- “I adore the art style.”
- “The flat and clean aesthetic looks really polished and works well with the paper-tear theme.”
- “Really solid puzzle gameplay idea combined with great execution and cute graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally considered satisfactory, with atmospheric tracks that complement the experience, while the sound effects are noted as being quite good. Overall, the audio design is impressive given the small development team behind it.
- “Certainly an impressive game for what appears to be 2 guys and a musician.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by good sound effects, while the music is described as satisfactory, contributing to an overall immersive experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers under four hours of content and is noted for its low replayability, suggesting that players may want to wait for a sale before purchasing. However, it is still recommended as a refreshing experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- “With well under 4 hours of content and low replayability, I would personally wait for a sale. However, you should definitely check out this breath of fresh air for puzzle lovers.”