The Sequence
- March 30, 2016
- [OneManBand]
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a great variety of challenging puzzles that encourage creative problem-solving and provide satisfying 'aha' moments.
- It has a clean and simple interface that allows players to focus on the puzzles without distractions.
- The game offers a unique mechanic where modules can interact with each other, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The PC version is a direct port from mobile, lacking quality-of-life improvements and usability features like keyboard shortcuts.
- There are significant bugs, including a broken ending and issues with puzzle loading, which can lead to frustration.
- The game has a slow playback speed, making it tedious to test solutions, and the interface is not optimized for desktop use.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of [The Sequence] is characterized by its clever use of simple mechanics that lead to engaging and challenging puzzles, providing players with rewarding "aha moments." While the game offers a minimalistic design and a good introduction to its mechanics, it suffers from a lack of quality-of-life optimizations in the PC port, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the unique puzzle-solving elements and addictive nature of the gameplay make it appealing, particularly for fans of the genre.
“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.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in both games is generally described as soothing and ambient, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere without being distracting. However, some players find the limited variety, with only one looping track, to be repetitive and eventually annoying. While the music complements the minimalistic graphics well, it may not be engaging enough for all players.
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 presentation is solid too, 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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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, fullscreen only, and no resolution options. Users have noted that navigating menus can be cumbersome, and even basic features like the "rate this game" button redirect to the Apple App Store. There are also indications that the sequel may require further optimization for certain achievements.
“The gameplay in the sequence is too good to not recommend, but you should know 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.”
“Even the 'rate this game' button in the settings menu still takes you to the Apple App Store.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of a compelling narrative, with some users noting that the game features little to no story at all. This absence of a storyline may leave players seeking a more engaging plot experience.
“The game lacks a coherent story, making it feel disjointed and unengaging.”
“There is virtually no narrative to follow, which leaves the gameplay feeling empty.”
“The story is poorly developed and fails to capture the player's interest.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 a challenging puzzle experience.
“This game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, with puzzles that challenge you to the point of tears.”
“The story and character development are so profound that I found myself deeply invested and emotionally moved.”
“Every puzzle solved felt like a personal victory, bringing a rush of emotions that I didn't expect from a game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 repetition of the same solution.
“A lot of puzzle games advertise the number of puzzles they have, but many of them involve grinding out the same solution. This is not one of those games.”
