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The Sequence

90%Game Brain Score
gameplay, emotional
music, graphics
90% User Score Based on 230 reviews

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"The Sequence" is a logic construction puzzler where you navigate a binary data point through levels by laying down modules as roadblocks. With a variety of levels, several kinds of customizable modules, and a sandbox mode, players can experience a challenging and engaging gameplay. Its stylish minimalistic graphics, futuristic sound, and smooth ambient music further enhance the overall futuristic theme.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 230 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a satisfying hint system that helps players without diminishing the challenge, allowing for rewarding problem-solving experiences.
  • Puzzles are well-designed and progressively increase in difficulty, providing a good challenge that encourages creative thinking.
  • The game has a clean and simple interface, making it easy to understand the mechanics and engage with the puzzles.
  • The game is a direct port from mobile with significant usability issues, including no keyboard shortcuts and a lack of windowed mode options.
  • There are bugs present that can lead to frustration, such as puzzles loading incorrectly and a broken ending that has not been addressed by the developers.
  • The interface is not optimized for PC, leading to a clunky experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • gameplay
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "The Sequence" is characterized by its clever use of simple mechanics that lead to engaging and challenging puzzles, often resulting in satisfying "aha moments." While the game effectively introduces its mechanics and offers a unique puzzle experience, it suffers from a lack of quality-of-life optimizations in the PC port, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, players appreciate the addictive nature of the puzzles and the innovative gameplay elements that set it apart from similar titles.

    • “Fiendish puzzles that start out simple, teaching you their mechanics, and gradually reach the point where you surprise yourself with your own fiendishness.”
    • “It takes no time at all to complete the first few tutorial challenges and quickly educates you about the game mechanics.”
    • “The puzzles and the few mechanics are not interesting enough to outweigh the negatives.”
    • “The most 'out-of-the-box thinking' is right after the tutorial, where you realize that you can move other parts, which is most likely a result of trial and error because of the lackluster teaching of mechanics, which is how most puzzles are solved.”
    • “The minimalistic gameplay offers a combination of few elements, but gets tricky fast.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in both games is described as soothing and relaxing, complementing the minimalistic graphics and overall aesthetic. However, many users find the single, short looped track repetitive and eventually annoying, leading some to mute it entirely. While the volume sliders for music and sound effects are appreciated, the overall consensus is that the music could be more varied and engaging.

    • “The music is very relaxing and does not distract your thought process.”
    • “Soothing music that is easy to relax to, gives you room for thought.”
    • “Beautiful, minimalistic graphics, soothing music.”
    • “The only thing I find a little annoying is the very short piece of music that is looped; it gets old very fast.”
    • “(I'm just around level 10 or so, but I don't suppose the music will change).”
    • “The presentation is solid too, simple graphics and only one music track (that I eventually muted), but it looks fine enough for what it is.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as beautiful and minimalistic, with a clean presentation that complements the game's aesthetics. While some users noted the simplicity of the visuals and the limited music track, the overall impression is that the graphics effectively enhance the experience of the game.

    • “Beautiful, minimalistic graphics, soothing music.”
    • “The graphics are clean and the music and sound effects match the aesthetics of the game.”
    • “The presentation is solid too, simple graphics and only one music track (that I eventually muted), but it looks fine enough for what it is.”
    • “First impression: solid graphical programming/factory puzzle game.”
    • “The graphics are clean and music and sound effects match the aesthetics of the game.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the PC version of [i][the sequence][/i] is lacking, as it is a direct port from the mobile version with no quality-of-life improvements, limited to left-click controls and fullscreen mode only, with no resolution options available. Users have noted that the game feels cumbersome due to its menu navigation and that even basic features, like the settings menu, redirect to the mobile app store. There are also indications that the sequel may require further optimization for certain achievements.

    • “The gameplay in [i][the sequence][/i] is too good to not recommend, but the PC version is a direct port from the mobile version with zero quality of life optimizations. Everything must be done with a left click, so get used to paging through menus; it's fullscreen only and has no resolution options.”
    • “It looks like the sequel might be asking for a bit of optimization for some of the achievements.”
    • “The PC version is a direct port from the cheaper mobile version with zero quality of life optimizations. Everything must be done with a left click, so get used to paging through menus. It's fullscreen only and has no resolution options. Even the 'rate this game' button in the settings menu still takes you to the Apple App Store.”
    • “The sequel might be asking for a bit of optimization for some of the achievements.”
    • “The PC version is a direct port from the cheaper mobile version with zero quality of life optimizations. Everything must be done with a left click, so get used to paging through menus. It's fullscreen only and has no resolution options. Even the 'rate this game' button in the settings menu still takes you to the Apple App Store.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with some users highlighting the presence of a story while others feel there is none. This suggests a lack of consistency in narrative depth or engagement across the game.

    • “The game lacks a coherent story, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
    • “There is virtually no story to speak of, which leaves the gameplay feeling empty.”
    • “The narrative is poorly developed and fails to provide any meaningful context.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally challenging, as its escalating difficulty can evoke strong feelings of frustration and even tears, making it a compelling choice for those who appreciate emotionally charged puzzle experiences.

    • “This game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, challenging you in ways that make you feel deeply invested in every puzzle.”
    • “The difficulty ramps up so quickly that it evokes a sense of frustration and triumph, making you feel a range of emotions throughout the experience.”
    • “If you enjoy puzzle games that push you to your limits and elicit strong emotional responses, this is the game for you.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that this puzzle game avoids repetitive grinding by offering a diverse range of unique puzzles, rather than recycling the same solutions. This variety enhances the overall experience and keeps the gameplay engaging.

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