The Answer Is 42
- December 12, 2019
- Mens Sana Interactive
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"The Answer is 42" is a puzzle game that presents players with 100 levels of increasing complexity. The goal is to use logic and math skills to form paths with colored pieces that add up to 4
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a good range of difficulty, providing both easy and challenging puzzles that keep players engaged.
- It has a minimalist design and relaxing music, making it a pleasant experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The game is very affordable, offering a decent amount of content for its price, making it a good value.
- Some puzzles have a spiky difficulty curve, with certain levels being disproportionately harder or easier than others.
- The interface can be finicky, with issues like snapping to the wrong tile, which can disrupt gameplay.
- There is a lack of options for customization, such as resolution settings, which may limit the experience for some players.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and intuitive, effectively teaching players new mechanics through hands-on experience. While the core mechanics are engaging and the game offers hours of entertainment, some players find the lack of variety and the frustrating snapping mechanic to be significant drawbacks. Overall, it is praised as a solid puzzle game with a strong focus on its central gameplay mechanic.
“This game introduces new mechanics very well.”
“Great puzzle game, with a simple single mechanic and a nice presentation that holds the player entertained for hours.”
“You learn the game through the gameplay and it feels natural.”
“The main gripe, though, is the absolutely dreadful snapping mechanic.”
“Other than adding negative numbers at some point, there isn't really any addition to the mechanic, from level 1 to 100.”
“The experience is a bit lacking in aspects other than the gameplay.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are primarily described as minimalistic, which some players appreciate for its straightforwardness, while others feel that the visuals could be improved despite maintaining a simple aesthetic. Overall, the visuals are considered well-executed, with options for adjustment, but opinions vary on their appeal and effectiveness in enhancing the gameplay experience.
“I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
“The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
“It's more aesthetically pleasing, but also contains more trial and error.”
“Visuals could have been better while keeping minimalistic.”
“I didn't like the sound or the graphics much.”
“So to be honest... simple graphics, simple idea... just get 42 in different combinations for each color and move to the next level, right?”
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and soothing, providing a minimalist backdrop that enhances focus during puzzle-solving. While many players appreciate the relaxing nature of the soundtrack, some find it slightly annoying, though the option to turn off the music while keeping sound effects is a welcomed feature. Overall, the ambient music complements the gameplay without being distracting.
“Calm background music and the minimalist environment help us focus on each puzzle presented.”
“The ambient soundtrack is nice and simple background noise that doesn't distract from the puzzle solving.”
“It is quite relaxing; the music is not overbearing and is quite soothing.”
“The only downside is that the music is a bit annoying for me... but... headphones off and have fun :p”
“Audio settings allow turning off music but keeping effects on!”
“The music is not overbearing and is quite soothing.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally considered low, with players noting that while it tracks progress, it fails to retain meaningful choices or experiences from previous playthroughs. This results in a lack of incentive to replay the game.
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“I feel sure that the Sirius Cybernetics Corporation would thoroughly recommend this game's replayability, as it remembers where you are yet forgets what you've done.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some reporting that it became overwhelming and frustrating as they progressed, leading to a negative experience towards the end.
“It started to feel tedious and gave me a headache towards the end of the game.”
