Tangrams Deluxe
- August 8, 2017
- VerticalReach
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Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and simple puzzle experience, making it accessible for players of all ages.
- The graphics and animations are delightful, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- With 243 puzzles available, it provides a good amount of content for players who enjoy tangrams.
- The game lacks a difficulty curve, making it repetitive and too easy for most players.
- There are issues with piece snapping and alignment, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
- The audio is repetitive and can become annoying over time, impacting the overall enjoyment.
- music9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as simple and relaxing, featuring a short loop that can become repetitive. Players appreciate the ambient tracks for the menu and gameplay, but note that the limited variety and lack of dynamic changes can detract from the overall experience. Additionally, volume settings reset upon restarting the game, which can be frustrating.
“A few sounds make this game relaxing as well as one ambient music (menu) and a relaxing music (puzzles).”
“Simple and relaxing, my only gripe is that the music is on a pretty short loop.”
“Volume settings will be where you left them, but after turning down both music and sound after a few minutes, I had to do it again every time I started the game.”
“The simplistic art that you see in the store page's video is all you will ever see and the two songs (an ambient one for the selection menu and a standard one during gameplay to which whistles are introduced upon completion of a level) are all you will ever hear.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high quality, featuring professional-level artwork and appealing effects and animations. The modern art style is consistently maintained throughout the game, complemented by pleasant audio. Overall, the visuals are described as very nice, enhancing the overall experience.
“The art work is at a professional level, just quite modern.”
“Very nice graphics, effects and animations.”
“Despite being yellow, the solved tangram lets you see a nice yellow shape highlighted with some cute ink artwork.”
“There isn't even a change in art style or music or anything.”
“The artwork is at a professional level, just quite modern.”
“Somebody made a comment about the artwork.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its overly complicated shape-arranging mechanics that lack progression, as no new rules or challenges are introduced throughout the game. This results in a tedious experience where players feel like they are merely repeating the same tasks without any increase in difficulty or variety, further compounded by minimal audio and visual diversity.
“This could be a wonderful game with simple mechanics.”
“The first puzzle plays the same as the last puzzle because no new rules or mechanics are ever introduced.”
“The methods of arranging shapes are so complicated; it took me many moons to figure out the puzzle mechanics.”
“The first puzzle plays the same as the last puzzle because no new rules (e.g., no two pieces of the same color can touch) or mechanics are ever introduced.”
“Tedious because since no new mechanics are introduced, the difficulty does not increase, and the shapes do not change; it simply feels like a chore to continue playing.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, as the lack of new mechanics and changing challenges makes progression feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience. While some appreciate the absence of frustrating elements, the overall sentiment leans towards the grind being generic and unexciting.
“If I had to describe this game in three words, they would be: generic, childish, and tedious.”
“Tedious because: since no new mechanics are introduced, the difficulty does not increase, and the shapes do not change, it simply feels like a chore to continue playing.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with users noting that the plot is engaging and enjoyable.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game would be more appealing if it were offered as a free app supported by ads, indicating that the current monetization model may not be well-received.
“Would work better as a free app with ads.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as straightforward yet amusing, providing a lighthearted experience that resonates with players.
“It's simple but kind of funny.”
