Squingle

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"Squingle is a VR puzzle game featuring a vibrant, other-worldly universe. Guide revolving orbs through 100 hand-crafted levels, discovering hidden items and paths to help Squingle create the universe. Compete with Steam Leaderboards, achieve milestones, and challenge your own ghost at double speed for increased satisfaction."

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Squingle offers a unique and engaging VR puzzle experience with innovative mechanics that challenge players' spatial awareness and dexterity.
The game features stunning psychedelic visuals and a calming soundtrack, creating an immersive and relaxing atmosphere.
With over 100 levels and various gameplay modifiers, Squingle provides significant replayability and caters to both casual and competitive players.

Some levels can become frustratingly difficult, particularly towards the end, which may deter players who prefer a more consistent challenge.
The bright colors and intense visuals can be overwhelming at times, potentially causing discomfort or difficulty in navigating the mazes.
There are occasional bugs, such as the orb spinning in the wrong direction, which can disrupt gameplay and require restarting levels.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay in Squingle is characterized by its innovative mechanics, including a unique continuous-rotation feature that enhances the puzzle-solving experience. Players appreciate the smooth and polished interactions, with puzzles that gradually increase in complexity, providing engaging challenges and satisfying feedback. With over 100 stages and various gameplay modifiers, the game offers significant replayability and a visually stunning audio-visual journey.
- “The puzzles start off easy and progressively get more complex, adding more sophisticated mechanics and puzzles to keep the game engaging and challenging.”
- “Gameplay is very polished and smooth; every interaction has satisfying feedback with color and/or sound effects.”
- “It feels like playing Portal 1 for the first time and realizing how each level until the end really drives home a game mechanic.”
- “The continuous-rotation mechanic is not something I've ever seen in a video game before, and it's just remarkable to see a totally new mechanic in a puzzle game such as this.”
- “I thought the puzzle mechanic here was something original and creative.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning, psychedelic visuals that enhance the VR experience, with many users noting the beautiful and relaxing aesthetic that evolves as players progress. While the visuals are often described as captivating and reminiscent of music visualizers, some players express a desire for even more creative and immersive visual elements. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The psychedelic visuals are just excellent, and everything that I want in VR.”
- “Beyond the gameplay, the visuals are absolutely stunning and the story is fun and interesting.”
- “The music and visuals are very relaxing, but the colors do get a bit intense after playing for a while.”
- “I would have liked to have seen more trippy music/visuals that are as creative as the mazes themselves.”
- “The visual representation of the game is very psychedelic in nature, with textures, effects, and visuals that rival the most entrancing music visualizers.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The music in the game is characterized by a calming, beautifully composed synthetic ambient soundtrack that enhances the relaxing and meditative experience. While the visuals are praised for their psychedelic design, some players feel that both the music and visuals could benefit from more creativity and interactivity, particularly in relation to rhythm. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, though it may become forgettable over time.
- “It’s a prime pick for casual VR gaming, featuring an eye-catching psychedelic design and a calming, beautifully composed soundtrack.”
- “Music -- the soundtrack for the game is a lovely, chilled-out synthetic ambient score, very relaxing and meditative.”
- “The music and visuals are very relaxing, but the colors do get a bit intense after playing for a while.”
- “I would have liked to have seen more trippy music/visuals that are as creative as the mazes themselves.”
- “The soundtrack for the game is a lovely, chilled-out synthetic ambient score, very relaxing and meditative.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The story in this VR game is described as fun and interesting, featuring trippy cut scenes that complement the gameplay. However, the primary focus remains on the puzzles, with the narrative taking a backseat to the challenging maze and movement mechanics.
- “Beyond the gameplay, the visuals are absolutely stunning and the story is fun and interesting.”
- “There is also a little bit of a story with some trippy cut scenes, but the focus of the game is on the puzzles and for the most part it is just a series of puzzles that slowly get more challenging as you go along.”
- “If you're not into mazes or movement puzzles, it won't be for you, end of story.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Squingle offers significant replayability through its non-linear level design, speed running options, and collectible challenges, appealing to players who enjoy high-score competitions. The game's engaging audio-visual experience further enhances its replay value, making it a compelling choice for those seeking varied gameplay.
- “Squingle turns the most boring VR game mechanics - following a path with motion controller - into a psychedelic audio-visual journey with satisfying gameplay and tons of replayability.”
- “The optional competitive angle of Squingle gives it some replayability if you're the type to shoot for high scores in games.”
- “There is a lot of replayability, thanks to the non-linear level structure, speed running, and optional challenges of collecting collectibles.”
- “Replayability -- the optional competitive angle of Squingle gives it some replayability if you're the type to shoot for high scores in games.”
- “Replayability -- the optional competitive angle of Squingle gives it some replayability if you're the type to shoot for high scores in games.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While "Squingle" primarily focuses on skill and timing in its gameplay, players have noted that the journey through its increasingly complex stages can evoke a sense of emotional engagement, as they experience the frustration and satisfaction of overcoming challenges. The game's design encourages patience and perseverance, which can lead to a rewarding emotional payoff as players progress.