Skip to main content

The Sequence

90%Game Brain Score
emotional
gameplay, music
90% User Score Based on 115 reviews

Platforms

PCPCWindowsWindows
Buy Nowfrom $2.97
Buy NowGet on Steam $4.99

About

"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.

Genres & Tags
Play Modes
The Sequence screenshot
The Sequence screenshot

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews
emotional3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features engaging and challenging puzzles that require creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • The hint system is well-balanced, providing assistance without diminishing the challenge of the puzzles.
  • The game has a clean and simple interface, making it easy to understand the mechanics and focus on solving puzzles.
  • The game is a direct port from mobile, lacking quality of life improvements for PC, such as windowed mode and keyboard shortcuts.
  • There are significant usability issues, including slow animation speeds and a broken ending that has not been fixed for years.
  • Some puzzles may be loaded incorrectly, leading to frustration as players may spend time on unsolvable challenges.
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay 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 offers a unique approach to puzzle-solving, it suffers from a lack of quality-of-life optimizations in the PC port, such as limited controls and fullscreen-only mode. Overall, players appreciate the addictive nature of the puzzles, though some feel that the mechanics could be more interesting to enhance the experience.

    • “This mechanic leads to many pleasurable 'aha' moments.”
    • “Fiendish puzzles that start out simple, teaching you their mechanics, and gradually reach the point where you surprise yourself with your own cleverness.”
    • “The puzzles start at a good pace, introducing you to the various mechanics and abilities of the pieces or modules as they are called.”
    • “There's no narrative, just puzzley gameplay.”
    • “The puzzles and the few mechanics are not interesting enough to outweigh the negatives.”
    • “The minimalistic gameplay offers a combination of few elements, but gets tricky fast.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in both games is generally described as soothing and minimalistic, providing a relaxing backdrop that complements the gameplay. However, some players find the repetitive nature of the single looping track to be monotonous, leading to a desire for more variety. Overall, while the music enhances the aesthetic experience, it may not be engaging enough for extended play.

    • “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.”
    • “Keep your brain cells trained, mellow ambient 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
    6 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 music, they generally found them to be fitting and effective for the game's overall experience.

    • “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, with simple graphics and only one music track (that I eventually muted), but it looks fine enough for what it is.”
    • “The graphics are clean, and the music and sound effects match the aesthetics of the game.”
    • “First impression: solid graphical programming/factory puzzle game.”
  • optimization
    2 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 fullscreen mode and lacking resolution options. Players must navigate menus exclusively with a left click, which can be cumbersome, and even basic features like the "rate this game" button redirect to the Apple App Store. Future updates or sequels may require further optimization to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay in the sequence is too good to not recommend, but be aware that the PC version is a direct port from the mobile version with zero quality of life optimizations.”
    • “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; fullscreen only and no resolution options.”
    • “It looks like the sequel might be asking for a bit of optimization for some of the achievements.”
    • “The lack of optimization in the game makes it frustrating to navigate, especially with the limited control options and absence of resolution settings.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a lack of a narrative component, with users noting that the game does not feature a story.

    • “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
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be intense, as the 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, making you feel a range of emotions from joy to sadness as you solve each puzzle.”
    • “The story is so beautifully crafted that it left me in tears by the end, truly a testament to the emotional depth of the game.”
    • “Every challenge felt personal, and I found myself emotionally invested in the characters and their journeys.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that this puzzle game avoids repetitive grinding by offering a diverse range of puzzles, ensuring that each challenge feels unique and engaging rather than a mere rehash of previous solutions.

Buy The Sequence

5h Median play time
5h Average play time
5-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

Videos

Games Like The Sequence

klocki Image
97%1.8kreviews

klocki

2016Casual Puzzle
PCPCAndroidAndroidiPhoneiPhone+7
Hook Image
97%4.2kreviews

Hook

2015Casual Puzzle
PCPCAndroidAndroidWindows PhoneWindows Phone+9
Infinifactory Image
86%1.9kreviews

Infinifactory

2015Simulation
PCPCEpic GamesEpic GamesPlaystation 4Playstation 4+4
The Room Image
87%25kreviews

The Room

2014Casual Puzzle
PCPCAndroidAndroidiPhoneiPhone+7
SiNKR Image
88%541reviews

SiNKR

2017Casual Turn-based Strategy
PCPCiPhoneiPhoneXboxXbox+8