The Enjenir

About

"The Enjenir" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game set in a mysterious, procedurally generated world. Players must manipulate the environment and solve intricate puzzles to uncover the secrets of the "Peatyturf" dimension. With its unique gameplay mechanics and striking art style, "The Enjenir" offers a fresh and engaging experience for fans of the genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 477 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of physics-based building and quirky character controls, making for a fun and engaging experience.
The developers are highly responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates, adding new content and improving gameplay.
The sandbox mode allows for limitless creativity, enabling players to build a wide variety of structures and contraptions.

The controls, particularly for character movement and building, can be clunky and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
There is a lack of quality-of-life features, such as an undo function or the ability to save builds mid-mission, which can lead to frustration.
Some levels have a steep difficulty curve, making it challenging for players to progress without significant trial and error.

gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
62%
8%
The gameplay is praised for its excellent sandbox environment, featuring challenging missions and innovative building mechanics that blend fun and complexity. Players appreciate the light-hearted tone and engaging physics, although some find the controls can be frustrating at times. Overall, it offers a unique experience for fans of physics-based building games, with a satisfying balance of creativity and problem-solving.
- “An excellent sandbox with genuinely challenging missions that really make you feel like an engineer, plus the best free-form building mechanics ever.”
- “Fantastic controls, gameplay, and very convincing physics.”
- “If you love physics/building games like me then this is a must play; the building mechanics are easy but also complicated at the same time, and the physics is so fun to play around with.”
- “Perhaps a divisive feature is the qwop-like ragdoll gameplay, where your player's wobbly ragdoll acts as the usability test of your structures; the janky controls may mean you have to build more OSHA-compliant structures, but you also may get away with bare building frames if you can control really, really well.”
- “Overall the game is fun and nailing stuff is super satisfying but one big issue is that the difficulty spike is ridiculous and there isn't a lot of build up to advanced mechanics.”
- “It adds nothing to the gameplay and feels sloppy.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
70%
9%
The game's story aspect is minimal, focusing primarily on a series of engaging, physics-based missions that challenge players to build and solve puzzles creatively. While there is no overarching narrative, the missions provide a fun and humorous context for gameplay, allowing players to experience a sense of accomplishment through engineering challenges. However, some players find the lack of a save feature for constructions frustrating, as it limits their ability to refine and revisit their designs.
- “The funny storytelling and goofy controls for the character add just a touch of levity to the otherwise bland space that is building games.”
- “It's got a lot of solid 'story mode' puzzles to solve, and solutions for those are technically endless.”
- “The missions have a lot of variety and make you feel truly accomplished when you figure out a solution.”
- “☐ no story”
- “To add insult to injury, the game grades your construction's performance upon mission completion - so the game encourages refinement while simultaneously hindering you from doing so.”
- “It is pretty frustrating that you can't save designs, copy+paste etc., so make sure if you really liked your design to clip it, take a pic or video because you won't be able to see it again once you leave that mission.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious physics, goofy controls, and funny storytelling that add charm and levity to the gameplay. Many reviews note the comedic moments that arise from the game's mechanics, such as chaotic building failures and amusing character interactions, making it a source of consistent laughter. Overall, the game's blend of humor and challenge creates an entertaining experience that resonates well with players.
- “An absolutely hilarious physics building game!”
- “The funny storytelling and goofy controls for the character add just a touch of levity to the otherwise bland space that is building games.”
- “It's the hilariously chaotic love child of wobbly acrobatics and inebriated crunchy machine-building brilliance.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting lo-fi medieval soundtrack, which complements the setting and gameplay beautifully. While some tracks may vary in sound quality, the overall composition is considered top-notch, with many players expressing a desire for more music from the creators. The soundtrack not only enhances the gaming experience but is also enjoyable to listen to outside of gameplay, making it a standout feature.
- “The setting, character and stage design as well as the music are all charming; it all goes together nicely.”
- “This soundtrack is amazing and so very appropriate for the setting and type of game this is.”
- “I hate to keep comparing you to Besiege, but the music is on par with them.”
- “The soundtrack is medieval lo-fi, which is not just fitting for this genre of the game, but an absolute bop to listen to even outside of playing the game.”
- “Whoever does the music for this game, please encourage them to make more.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their wacky art style and minimalistic low-poly design, which enhances both the building experience and the overall atmosphere. Users appreciate the pleasing visuals and intuitive building mechanics, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience. Overall, the aesthetic is well-received, with many highlighting its charm and effectiveness in creating an engaging vibe.
- “I enjoy the wacky art style quite a lot, and the building style is very fun and oddly intuitive for how complex it is!”
- “Great aesthetic and character also, really adds to the atmosphere and overall vibe.”
- “Visually very minimalistic (low-poly graphics), not only as an optimization feature but also for the sake of building simplicity.”
- “Visually very minimalistic (low-poly graphics), not only as an optimization feature, but also for the sake of building simplicity.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with players reporting smooth performance even with complex builds, achieving over 100 fps on moderate hardware. While the minimalistic graphics contribute to this efficiency, constructing very large structures can lead to noticeable frame rate drops. Recent updates have also addressed previous performance issues, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game is obviously optimized with my computer getting over 100 fps on a regular basis.”
- “World runs smoothly and graphics run great.”
- “I originally gave a negative review mostly due to performance issues, but the devs fixed it overnight.”
- “To add insult to injury, the game grades your construction's performance upon mission completion - so the game encourages refinement while simultaneously hindering you from doing so.”
- “90% of what I build does not affect my performance on moderate hardware, but when I build an absolutely massive structure, it does cause my FPS to drop from 60 to about 30.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to clunky controls and the potential for losing significant progress after long sessions. Many express a desire for quality-of-life improvements, such as options to skip repetitive animations, to alleviate the grind. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “But I lost my entire save file after 6 hours of grinding A+ grades on every level, and that feels awful.”
- “Having to hold left click and scroll and push caps lock/shift/ctrl/alt just to edit pieces is very tedious.”
- “When you're trying to just test a level, it can be extremely tedious to keep pressing skip on the building animation.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging concept of a hapless engineer, complemented by appealing graphics and character design, which collectively enhance the overall vibe. Reviewers rate the atmosphere positively, often around 8/10, highlighting its effectiveness in immersing players.
- “Idea, graphics, atmosphere 8/10”
- “The atmosphere and the idea of you being a hapless dude conscripted to doing engineering is great!”
- “Great aesthetic and character also, really adds to the atmosphere and overall vibe.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's significant replayability, noting that its limitless potential and unique level designs create enjoyable experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs. The combination of hard work and thoughtful gameplay contributes to a genuinely fun and engaging replay value.
- “It takes a lot of hard work and thought, but the limitless potential makes for an enjoyable, replayable experience.”
- “Either way is fun and adds a distinctly unique replayability to each level.”
- “Tons of replay value and genuinely fun.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, providing a stable experience that enhances the enjoyment of its challenging gameplay. The visuals are also praised, contributing to a positive perception of stability.
- “It is a fun challenge for my brain, and the game even runs great on my potato of a laptop.”
- “The game itself runs great, looks great, and even though I struggle playing these games, there's something about the crude, nailed-together boards and beams that make me realize just the sheer possibilities of this game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a heartwarming experience, expressing gratitude for its existence and the positive emotions it evokes.
- “This is a very wholesome game; I'm happy it exists.”