SquishCraft
- July 27, 2022
- bcat112a
Get on SteamSquishCraft is a challenging puzzle game that tasks players with pushing and squishing blocks to solve over 60 levels. Players must carefully plan their movements to achieve their goals and complete each level. With its simple mechanics and increasing difficulty, SquishCraft provides an engaging and satisfying puzzle-solving experience.
Reviews
- The game features innovative and clever puzzle mechanics that challenge players to think outside the box.
- Despite its unconventional graphics, the gameplay is polished and engaging, providing a rewarding experience for hardcore puzzle enthusiasts.
- The puzzles are designed to be deeply complex, offering satisfying 'aha' moments as players discover new tactics and solutions.
- The graphics are considered unattractive and may deter some players from trying the game.
- The difficulty curve is steep, making it potentially frustrating for those who are not experienced with challenging puzzle games.
- Some mechanics lack intuitiveness, leading to trial-and-error gameplay that can feel tedious and less accessible.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a unique squishing mechanic that combines blocks in innovative ways, leading to clever and challenging puzzles. While the mechanics can be frustratingly difficult to master, they offer a deep and engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts. The game's unconventional art style complements its gameplay, enhancing the overall charm and creativity of the puzzles.
“The game takes a never-before-seen mechanic and pushes it to its limits.”
“A really fantastic sokoban title with a neat squishing mechanic and clever puzzle design.”
“Behind the bizarre and frankly off-putting aesthetic are some unbelievably clever and well-thought-out puzzles and some of the most innovative mechanics I've ever seen in a block-pushing puzzler.”
“Solutions are very clever, but I often found myself knowing the 'trick', knowing what I needed to do, but just couldn't master the morphic mechanics to execute it well enough, majority of the time frustratingly mashing keys until I stumbled upon the steps.”
“One of the mechanics, for instance, the lasers, are ultimately a brute-force test of either luck or extremely sharp intuition of the angles it points at, and the directions it takes upon being squished.”
“But I want to emphasize more specifically the intuitiveness (or lack thereof) of its mechanics.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as subpar or "programmer art," which may deter some potential players. However, several reviewers emphasize that the unique art style does not detract from the game's quality, as the challenging puzzles and innovative mechanics shine through despite the visual shortcomings. Overall, while the graphics may not appeal to everyone, they are seen as a secondary concern to the game's engaging gameplay.
“Best graphics I've ever seen!!!!”
“This is the living proof that art style doesn't define the quality; an amazing game with very unique graphics.”
“Don't be put off by the graphics - the underlying puzzle dynamic is brilliant.”
“Speaking of which, the art style will surely put off another 75% of the potential audience, but the coder-using-temporary-stand-in-clip-art sort of works for me.”
“It's the third puzzle game I've played this year that goes for the ugly-on-purpose aesthetic.”
“It managed to pull me in despite the graphics that have a severe case of programmer art.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring precise movements in cramped spaces that limit experimentation. While it adds complexity, it can be inaccessible for those unfamiliar with grid-based mechanics, leading to a reliance on guess-and-check methods. Overall, the lack of margin for error detracts from the enjoyment of overcoming unique challenges.
“This is often tedious, and sometimes can be solved by guess-and-check, but it adds an extra layer that makes it less accessible for those who don't have some grid-based block-pushing experience.”
“My only complaint is there's next to no margin for error and thus limited experimentation when presented with a unique challenge in the unnecessarily cramped quarters you're given (i.e., it's one thing to figure out a level's gimmick, it's altogether another tedious challenge to line up the tight sequential moveset before you've even figured that out).”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story of Squishcraft is a poignant exploration of loss and beauty, centered around a stick's journey home and the friendships formed along the way. While the narrative may not be lengthy, it is rich in depth and detail, making it a worthwhile experience for players seeking emotional engagement.
“Squishcraft is a poetic masterpiece of loss and finding the beauty in things, even when the overall picture seems bleak. It tells the tale of a stick just trying to make it back home and making friends along the way.”
“While it is not the longest game in terms of story, it is extremely rich in the level of depth and detail put into it and is definitely worth every dollar.”
“This game was either very well built originally or they had an amazing QA team, as the story immerses you in a journey filled with emotion and connection.”
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The narrative is completely absent.”
“The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users considering it some of the best they've experienced, as it beautifully complements the environment and enhances the overall atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is some of the best music I have ever heard, perfectly complementing the environment and enhancing the scenery of the game.”
“Great mechanics, puzzles, art, and music.”
