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Square's Route

78%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, grinding
78% User Score Based on 82 reviews

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Square’s Route is the addictive new game of path finding and weed whacking.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Square's Route features colorful graphics and charming visuals that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game offers a variety of challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking and planning, making it engaging for puzzle enthusiasts.
  • It can be played entirely with the keyboard, providing a straightforward control scheme that is easy to pick up.
  • The lack of an undo button and a cumbersome reset process make the game frustrating, especially in longer levels where mistakes can be costly.
  • Many levels do not fit the screen properly, and the absence of zoom functionality complicates planning and strategizing.
  • The game suffers from basic quality of life issues, such as no level select option and a repetitive soundtrack, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • gameplay
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a simple control system and a well-designed learning curve, gradually introducing various mechanics such as teleporters and moving platforms that enhance the puzzle-solving experience. While the game starts off easy, it becomes increasingly challenging, especially in later levels, requiring careful planning and experimentation to achieve optimal solutions. However, some players noted that the lack of an undo feature can lead to frustration during longer puzzles, and the introduction of real-time enemies may detract from the overall puzzle challenge.

    • “The secret of the title is that it gets everything right for a puzzle game: a simple control system, an excellently thought-out learning curve (basically, the first 10 levels are a fun tutorial which teaches you how to play and gives you the chance to learn the importance of 'landing' on the right side of the cube), a very solid gameplay mechanic and a lot of levels, which become a real challenge for your brain (but not before level 14) and a bait for your ego, 'because I can get 3 stars in that damned level!'”
    • “Gameplay and controls (arrow keys) are really easy to pick up, but as each level becomes more and more intricate, you need to carefully plan and experiment to solve.”
    • “The gameplay is relaxingly chilled while the puzzles still require some thought to solve.”
    • “Although the game does gradually introduce a few new mechanics, such as moving platforms, teleporters, and a few types of enemies, it could still benefit from some more variety in these. Many of the enemies move in real time rather than in the turn-based manner of the rest of the game, making them more of an annoyance than a puzzle challenge.”
    • “For a simple mechanic, [i]square's route[/i] can get impressively challenging towards the end of its 100 levels, and compelling to try to achieve the 'perfect' minimum-moves completions (though I'm convinced that at least a couple of these are impossible).”
    • “On first glance, I was skeptical, as the cute pixelated graphics and seemingly simple gameplay (directing a cube around an isometric grid) suggested nothing more than a time waster that I'd finish in a couple of hours.”
  • music
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its upbeat and complementary nature that enhances the gameplay experience. However, several reviews note that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, leading to a desire for a more varied selection. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, some players prefer to turn it off in favor of sound effects and ambient noise.

    • “The music perfectly matches the gameplay, it seems to get you into a puzzle-solving rhythm and spur you along.”
    • “Getting past the next level feels really rewarding, while the pop synth soundtrack is also a great addition.”
    • “Overall, I've enjoyed playing it and it's got a nice art style and the music is good too.”
    • “Unfortunately, only sound effects and music toggles are available while playing.”
    • “The only thing I would ask for is a more expanded soundtrack, since some of the songs weren't much fun to listen to over and over.”
    • “However, I found that turning the music off and just hearing the sound effects and the ambient noise was just fine.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, characterized by cute, blocky visuals and a vibrant color palette that adds charm to the overall experience. While some players appreciate the clear and functional design, others note issues such as GUI obstruction and a limited perspective that can hinder gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms regarding their simplicity and repetitiveness.

    • “The graphics are very clear and crisp, with a solid look, and are extremely functional, with no visual element constituting an obstacle to your view of the playing area.”
    • “Aside from the actual gameplay, the visuals are beautiful.”
    • “Cool low poly graphics, nice puzzles and overall a great game!”
    • “Visuals are poor.”
    • “On first glance, I was skeptical, as the cute pixelated graphics and seemingly simple gameplay (directing a cube around an isometric grid) suggested nothing more than a time waster that I'd finish in a couple of hours.”
    • “The core concept is sound and the graphics are sweet, but the game has some basic quality of life issues that are deal breakers.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is considered weak and not a focal point, with players expressing that they do not expect an in-depth narrative or cutscenes. Instead, the emphasis is on the quality of the puzzles, suggesting that improvements in gameplay mechanics are more important than the story itself.

    • “The story is weak and feels like an afterthought, overshadowed by the puzzles.”
    • “I don't expect an in-depth narrative, but the story here is lacking and doesn't engage the player.”
    • “While the puzzles might be entertaining, the overall story fails to provide any meaningful context or depth.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as tedious and linear, leading to a lack of engagement. Some users suggest that even the developers found the experience unenjoyable, as they reportedly did not complete the game themselves.

    • “4/10 tl;dr tedious, linear puzzles.”
    • “Apparently, the developers themselves found the game so tedious that they never really played it all the way through.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature. Overall, players find the game to be genuinely funny.

  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game's controls are occasionally buggy, leading to stability issues during gameplay.

    • “Controls, which can sometimes be buggy.”

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