The Enjenir

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"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 402 reviews

story6 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and enjoyable physics-based building experience, allowing for creative freedom in constructing various structures.
The developers are highly engaged with the community, actively responding to feedback and implementing updates, which enhances the overall experience.
The combination of goofy character controls and realistic physics creates a fun and entertaining atmosphere, making it easy to lose track of time while playing.

The controls, particularly for the character movement and camera, can be clunky and frustrating, detracting from the building experience.
There are significant quality of life issues, such as the lack of an undo feature, inability to save builds mid-mission, and difficulties with precise placement of building materials.
The difficulty curve can be steep, with some levels becoming overly challenging, which may discourage players who prefer a more casual experience.

story
31 mentions
19 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The game features a minimal story, primarily focusing on physics-based construction missions that challenge players to solve engineering puzzles. While the missions are engaging and encourage creativity, the narrative aspect is largely absent, with players primarily experiencing a sandbox environment and humorous character interactions. Overall, the game is praised for its fun mechanics and mission variety, despite some frustrations with controls and the inability to save constructions.
- “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 just feels really clunky and awkward and it can be very difficult to place things exactly where I want them, especially in some of the main building missions.”
gameplay
30 mentions
27 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a light-hearted tone and a mix of engaging mechanics, drawing inspiration from classic sandbox building games. While the building process can be slow and controls may feel cumbersome at times, the physics and problem-solving elements provide a satisfying experience for players who enjoy engineering challenges. However, some users find the difficulty spikes and janky controls frustrating, making the gameplay experience divisive.
- “Light-hearted tone with great, in-depth mechanics.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
humor
19 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and engaging, particularly through its funny physics and chaotic gameplay. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements of the storytelling and character controls, which add levity to the building challenges. Overall, the game is described as a delightful mix of humor and creativity, making it entertaining to play and watch.
- “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
42 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
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.
- “The setting, character and stage design as well as the music are all charming; it all goes together nicely.”
- “Underscored by an enchanting lo-fi soundtrack, this medieval construction sim is being developed by real civil engineers who are lively and engaging with their player base.”
- “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
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their pleasing aesthetic and minimalistic low-poly style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and vibe of the game. Reviewers appreciate the simplicity and optimization of the visuals, noting that they contribute positively to the gaming experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, running smoothly alongside high-quality music.
- “Great aesthetic and character also, really adds to the atmosphere and overall vibe.”
- “I've always liked this sort of graphics style.”
- “The graphics are good 👍 and the music is 10/10.”
- “Visually very minimalistic (low-poly graphics), not only as an optimization feature, but also for the sake of building simplicity.”
optimization
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
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, some users note that extremely 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
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often requiring significant time investment for minimal progress, which can lead to frustration, especially after losing save files. The clunky controls further exacerbate the grinding experience, making tasks feel laborious and repetitive. While some elements are enjoyable initially, the overall sentiment leans towards grinding being a chore rather than a rewarding challenge.
- “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 for the building animation.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging concept of a hapless character thrust into engineering, complemented by appealing graphics and a strong aesthetic. Reviewers note that these elements significantly enhance the overall vibe, resulting in a positive reception with scores around 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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's significant replayability, noting that its limitless potential and unique experiences in each level contribute to an enjoyable and engaging gameplay loop. The effort required to master the game is balanced by the fun and varied outcomes, making it a title worth revisiting.
- “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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, indicating strong stability. The performance is praised alongside the engaging gameplay, suggesting that technical issues are minimal and do not detract from the experience.
- “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 makes me realize just the sheer possibilities of this game.”