The Architect

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The Architect is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Spooky Star and was released on February 28, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Architect is the twisted sci-fi abstract labyrinth game at the edge of Creation, which makes you ponder every move you'll make.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The Architect offers challenging puzzles that require careful planning and consideration, making it engaging for puzzle enthusiasts.
The game features some impressive level designs, including creative layouts that add to the overall experience.
There is potential for community engagement with a level editor and the possibility of workshop support for user-generated content.

Controls can be frustrating, particularly when trying to raise or lower blocks, leading to accidental selections and gameplay interruptions.
The audiovisual elements are generally considered bland and unmemorable, detracting from the overall experience.
There are significant technical issues, including poor controller support and startup problems that render the game unplayable for some users.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by very simple mechanics and controls, leading to a tedious experience that lacks depth and engagement. While the core mechanics are solid, the overall execution, including visuals and music, detracts from the enjoyment, making it feel more suited for mobile or outdated platforms.
- “The story is a bit of a wrapper and is only lightly related to the actual game loop, but the core mechanics are solid.”
- “Very simple mechanics, not great controls, simple visuals, and the music doesn't help the experience; in fact, it makes it worse. Overall, it's just meh—there are so many better options to choose from.”
- “It's not very rich in terms of gameplay and might as well be on a tablet or running in Flash somewhere.”
- “As a result, the gameplay became tedious and not very fun.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as simple and unmemorable, detracting from the overall experience. However, some appreciated the abstract and conceptual design, finding it intriguing despite the general dissatisfaction with the visuals. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant drawback for most players.
- “I found this puzzle game to be particularly intriguing with its abstract/conceptual setting and graphics.”
- “The graphics were probably what bothered me the most.”
- “Very simple mechanics, not that great controls, simple visuals and music doesn't help either with the experience; in fact, the music gets in the way and makes it worse. Overall, meh, there are so many better options to choose from.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact, with moments that evoke deep feelings, such as tears in response to significant stakes within the game's narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The story's depth made me feel a profound connection to the characters, leaving me emotionally drained yet fulfilled.”
- “I found myself reflecting on my own life choices as the game unfolded, which is a testament to its emotional impact.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, detracting from the overall fun of the gameplay experience.
- “As a result, the gameplay became tedious and not very fun.”
- “The constant grinding made it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it haunting and enjoyable enough to listen to outside of gameplay, others feel it detracts from the overall experience and is not well-integrated with the game's mechanics.
- “I also like the haunting music; I even listen to it while I work.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is considered a superficial addition, with users feeling it is not particularly strong or necessary, serving mainly as a wrapper for the gameplay rather than being deeply integrated with the core mechanics.
- “There was an attempt to put a bit of a story on the puzzle, but I don’t feel it’s that good nor that it was needed.”
- “The story is a bit of a wrapper, and is only lightly related to the actual game loop, but the core mechanics are solid.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is criticized for lacking coherence, as the frenetic animations in the opening cutscene do not align with the overall pacing and tone of the game, resulting in a disjointed experience.