Sumeru

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Sumeru is a single player action game. It was developed by BigCheeseGames and was released on September 21, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This is a 2D physical game. You can help hero to escape from Sumerian World by drawing a bridge across the cliff , a high-climbing stairs, a hammer to break the door , etc. There are six levels namely “dreamland”,” forest”, “ice”, “city”, “mountain” and “last task”, and all together 43 scenes in this game. The game duration is about 6-10 hours

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Sumeru features beautiful hand-drawn art and a tranquil atmosphere, making it visually appealing and relaxing.
The gameplay is simple yet satisfying, with a variety of physics-based puzzles that can be enjoyable for players who appreciate creative problem-solving.
The hint system, while sometimes straightforward, allows players to engage with the puzzles at their own pace, and the game is well-priced for the amount of content it offers.

The controls can be frustrating, with issues like 'sticky' mouse movements and imprecise drawing mechanics that hinder gameplay.
Many players find the difficulty spikes between puzzles to be excessive, leading to frustration and a sense of unfairness in solving certain levels.
The game lacks a cohesive story and meaningful narrative, which may disappoint those looking for a deeper experience beyond the puzzles.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a core mechanic of free-hand line drawing to solve physics-based puzzles, which some players find frustrating due to the imprecision of drawing. While the puzzles are generally enjoyable and vary in objectives, the execution can feel lacking in polish, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Despite its challenges, the game is praised for its value, offering around six hours of engaging content for a low price.
- “The gameplay is simple yet satisfying, with puzzles that are enjoyable without being too challenging.”
- “The gameplay tends to change its objectives up every so often, and even the game style changes to give your mind a break from the platform puzzles.”
- “It lacks polish in terms of presentation, but it succeeds with its gameplay and is well priced.”
- “Don't get me wrong, it's a good game for its audience, it looks good, the story is shown, not narrated, and looks interesting, but the gameplay is annoying as hell. I don't think I'll finish this, and I rarely leave a game unfinished.”
- “The main mechanic of this game is that you have to draw your way out of the level, and this game does a poor job at that.”
- “Some levels, especially toward the end, have completely different mechanics.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is primarily conveyed through visually stunning illustrations rather than traditional narration, which some players find intriguing, while others criticize its minimalism and lack of meaningful content. Although the artwork is praised, many reviewers feel that the gameplay detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a sense of incompleteness in the narrative. Overall, the story is seen as interesting but ultimately overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of depth.
- “I got charmed by the graphics - artwork-like, ethereal - and the plot told only by the illustrations.”
- “There are beautifully done cutscenes which, like I said, contain the illustrations of certain plot events.”
- “The story is shown, not narrated, and looks interesting.”
- “There is no real story (at least not exclusively within the confines of the game). The puzzles get better and smarter, and I could've given it a positive review if it were not for the last game flow-breaking sections (the puzzle with the side-to-side balls, and the very last puzzle... I even somewhat enjoyed the free fall section, but no, just no).”
- “The game is minimal to the point of irritation and lacks basic options or any meaningful story. This is most annoying with controls that overlap character movement with line positioning, meaning you can accidentally screw up with a misclick.”
- “Though it also makes no reference at all really to Sumeria in the story.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their beautiful, artwork-like quality, evoking comparisons to visually stunning games like Hollow Knight and Okami. The ethereal art style and atmospheric presentation, complemented by a fitting soundtrack, create a captivating experience that enhances the storytelling through illustrations.
- “The artwork is really, really pretty - it reminds me of the best scenes of games like Hollow Knight or Okami.”
- “The atmosphere is really neat, the soundtrack accompanies it really well, and I love the art style.”
- “I got charmed by the graphics - artwork-like, ethereal - and the plot told only by the illustrations.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the art style. However, some players noted that the soundtrack is limited, featuring more unsettling sounds and ambient noise rather than a diverse musical score. Overall, while the music fits the game's tone, it tends to be repetitive across levels.
- “The atmosphere is really neat, the soundtrack accompanies it really well, and I love the art style.”
- “The controls are nice, the music fits, and I think the puzzles are overall well done.”
- “And like those games, the music's quite nice, too.”
- “There was not much music, but more of unsettling sounds and silent melodies.”
- “Art is nice, the puzzles themselves are challenging, but the music is pretty much the same across all levels, mostly consisting of environmental sounds.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, as it often involves wrestling with the system and can lead to significant setbacks in progress.
- “With the vast majority of my time spent wrestling with the system, it makes a promising game tedious, and whenever progress can be significantly lost, it becomes very frustrating.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which takes away from the enjoyment and excitement of the gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Sumeru is praised for its unique charm, characterized by beautiful hand-drawn art and a tranquil ambiance. The soundtrack complements the visuals effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Sumeru has a unique charm with its beautiful hand-drawn art and tranquil atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is really neat; the soundtrack complements it perfectly, and I love the art style.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to players interested in approaching stages through different strategies.
- “Sadly, there isn't much replayability unless you want to solve the stages in different ways, but some players might enjoy that.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional impact of unexpected character disappearances due to hazards, which can detract from the overall experience and immersion in the game.