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Spring Falls

Spring Falls provides a relaxing experience that offers up challenging puzzle gameplay without ever being unfair. Though this is a one and done type of title, its trek to nature is worth it for those looking to get away from it all.
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93%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
replayability, story
96% User Score Based on 497 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

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Spring Falls is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by SPARSE//GameDev and was released on November 17, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Spring Falls" is a relaxing puzzle game where players help a group of creatures survive in a drought-stricken valley by controlling the water flow. By strategically raising and lowering elevated platforms, players must fill the creatures' water tanks and help them grow gardens while ensuring other animals have enough space to thrive. The game offers a peaceful atmosphere and a minimalist art style, making it perfect for players looking for a calming and engaging experience.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 497 reviews
music81 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and calming visuals combined with a soothing soundtrack create a relaxing atmosphere.
  • The puzzles are clever and progressively challenging, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
  • The game mechanics are simple to learn, making it accessible while still offering depth in later levels.
  • The game is quite short, typically taking only 1-2 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Some levels can feel frustratingly difficult compared to the earlier ones, leading to a jarring difficulty spike.
  • There is limited replay value, as once the puzzles are solved, there is little incentive to return to the game.
  • music
    132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of gameplay. Many players appreciate the gentle soundtrack, which complements the minimalist visuals and creates a meditative atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game. While some found the music slightly repetitive, the majority enjoyed its tranquil nature, with particular acclaim for the beautiful end credits song.

    • “The game's tranquil ambiance, complemented by its enchanting soundtrack and minimalist design, creates a peaceful atmosphere that feels like a meditative escape.”
    • “The music and sound effects all contribute to the feel of the game.”
    • “The music, the atmosphere, and the sound effects pair really well together to create a chill, beautiful puzzle game experience.”
    • “The not for me: I didn't enjoy that the music was all or nothing.”
    • “Music was fine, but a bit repetitive, if you care about sound.”
    • “Very relaxing, lovely visuals and sounds, although I found the music a little distracting after a while (but you can turn that off).”
  • gameplay
    119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Spring Falls" is characterized by its intuitive mechanics that are easy to learn but evolve into clever and satisfying challenges, striking a balance between simplicity and complexity. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of new elements, such as rain and waterfalls, which enhance the puzzle-solving experience while maintaining a relaxing atmosphere. Despite some levels being deceptively simple, the game offers a rewarding journey through its 60 levels, though some players wished for more depth and variety in mechanics as they progressed.

    • “The mechanics are simple to learn yet grow into clever, satisfying challenges that never feel frustrating.”
    • “The gameplay strikes a nice balance: not too easy, not too hard.”
    • “Spring Falls is a beautifully minimalist puzzle game that combines relaxing visuals, soothing sound design, and smart mechanics.”
    • “The first 10-15 levels are deceptively simple; however, due to the game not demonstrating the mechanics well, the levels quickly turn into puzzles that aren't fun to solve.”
    • “I also started struggling so hard at level 21 because I do not fully understand the game mechanics and the game asks you to learn without verbal instruction as to how it works.”
    • “The sheer simplicity of the total structure made me wish somewhat to have been able to spend more time digging in before the game dutifully pushed me to the next portion with a new overarching mechanic.”
  • graphics
    96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Spring Falls" are characterized by a beautiful minimalist art style that enhances the game's relaxing atmosphere, featuring simple geometric designs and fluid animations. Players appreciate the soothing visuals, which bloom as they progress through the levels, complemented by calming soundscapes that create a meditative experience. Overall, the aesthetic is described as charming and pleasant, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a cozy and tranquil puzzle game.

    • “Spring Falls is a beautifully minimalist puzzle game that combines relaxing visuals, soothing sound design, and smart mechanics.”
    • “The visuals are simplistic and very beautiful, and the music is calm and fitting for the relaxing gameplay.”
    • “The low-poly art style is a perfect match, adding to the game's charm and making it easy to lose yourself in its tranquil environment.”
    • “It only has an aesthetic appeal, which is not enough for me to recommend this game.”
    • “Though the developer does a far better job at hiding it than most, there are still a few points where the visuals of this game scream 'I was made in Unity'.”
    • “While the beauty of the artwork is undeniable and combined with the soothing music contribute towards this zen-effect and peacefulness, the game is not exactly a stroll in the park.”
  • atmosphere
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its calming and immersive qualities, characterized by a beautiful art style, soothing soundtrack, and minimalist design. Players find it to be a relaxing escape, with the ambiance enhancing the overall puzzle-solving experience. The combination of visuals, sound, and gameplay mechanics creates a tranquil environment that is both enjoyable and meditative.

    • “The game's tranquil ambiance, complemented by its enchanting soundtrack and minimalist design, creates a peaceful atmosphere that feels like a meditative escape.”
    • “The atmosphere of the whole thing is as peaceful as they come, with the gorgeous soundtrack lulling me into a sense of focus and flow.”
    • “The sounds and visuals create a relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “The music, the atmosphere, and the sound effects pair really well together to create a chill, beautiful puzzle game experience.”
  • replayability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game has been described as visually appealing but with limited replayability, often cited as a downside by players. While some users found value in revisiting the game after a break, many agree that the experience is relatively short, typically offering only 2-4 hours of playtime with minimal incentive to replay. Despite this, some players still consider it worth the price, especially when purchased on sale.

    • “I liked the sound and the music very much, and in my opinion, the game also has replay value.”
    • “Short but sweet, and allows for some replayability.”
    • “Roughly 2-4 hours of playtime without that much replayability, but it's worth the price, especially on sale.”
    • “As the game has 0 replayability, I'm pretty unimpressed.”
    • “The only downside is that there's little replayability.”
    • “You get less than 2 hours of entertainment, as there's little to no replay value.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a traditional narrative or lore, focusing instead on puzzle mechanics across 60 levels in a relaxing environment. While it offers beautiful visuals and engaging puzzles, players seeking a story-driven experience may find it lacking, as it emphasizes gameplay over narrative depth.

    • “The quest to end drought, it's doom I forestalled.”
    • “It's got all the ambience and most of the beauty, more puzzles and less dubious story than Monument Valley.”
    • “No story, no lore, just you, the puzzle, and a relaxing environment.”
    • “The game has no story or narration, only 60 levels with different mechanics and sources of water being added as you progress.”
    • “It reminds me a lot of Monument Valley on mobile, but without an overarching story.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally resonant, often describing it as charming, wholesome, and delightful, with a strong emphasis on its soothing atmosphere and engaging puzzles. The combination of clever gameplay and an amazing soundtrack contributes to a deeply moving experience, with some players expressing strong emotional reactions, including tears at the conclusion. Overall, it is praised for its ability to evoke positive feelings and create a memorable emotional journey.

    • “Clever puzzles, amazing soundtrack, perfect vibe, I cried at the end -- 11/10.”
    • “When it comes to cute, soothing, and wholesome games, this is right up there with A Short Hike, which to me is glowing praise!”
    • “All in all, a very charming, wholesome game.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical nature, with players finding enjoyment in the amusing interactions and quirky elements related to the flower theme.

    • “This game is filled with hilarious moments that keep you laughing throughout.”
    • “The humor in this game is clever and well-timed, making every interaction enjoyable.”
    • “I love how the quirky characters and witty dialogue add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort to progress through the final levels. While the puzzles are well-designed, the increasing complexity can make finding solutions tedious and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “This makes it unavoidable to brute-force your way through the final levels, which becomes increasingly more tedious as the number of possible moves goes up.”
    • “The puzzles are cleverly crafted, but finding a solution can be a bit tedious sometimes, which can lead to annoyance and break the stillness of the mind.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its lightweight design, resulting in no performance issues reported by users.

    • “It's also lightweight, with no performance issues.”
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2h Completionist
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Spring Falls is a casual puzzle game.

Spring Falls is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

The main story can be completed in around 1 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 2 hours to finish. On average players spend around 3 hours playing Spring Falls.

Spring Falls was released on November 17, 2019.

Spring Falls was developed by SPARSE//GameDev.

Spring Falls 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.

Spring Falls is a single player game.

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