the Sequence

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the Sequence is a single player casual puzzle game. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Sequence is a single-player puzzle game that challenges your mind with minimalist logic puzzles focused on automation. Featuring stunning game mechanics and pretty visuals, it offers an engaging experience that tests your problem-solving skills in a sleek, intuitive environment. Perfect for fans of thoughtful, calm gameplay.

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Single-Player

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 496 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a well-designed progression system that gradually introduces new mechanics, making it satisfying to learn and master each level.
Players appreciate the challenging puzzles that require creative problem-solving, often leading to rewarding 'eureka' moments when solutions are discovered.
The game is praised for its clean interface, lack of ads, and generous hint system, which enhances the overall experience without detracting from the challenge.

Many users report significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, particularly on certain devices like the Pixel 10 Pro, making the game unplayable for some.
The game has been criticized for its lack of a comprehensive tutorial, leaving players confused about mechanics and how to effectively use the tools provided.
Some players express disappointment over the game's length, feeling that it is too short and lacking in additional content or levels to extend gameplay.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of simple mechanics and complex strategic challenges, providing a satisfying learning curve and engaging puzzles. Players appreciate the elegant design and innovative mechanics that evolve throughout the game, though some note that the level design may not always clearly indicate available strategies. Overall, the gameplay is described as original, smooth, and thought-provoking, making it a compelling experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- “Deep and emergent puzzle mechanics provide a compelling challenge the whole way through.”
- “The gameplay is original and fascinating, and the controls are perfect for mobiles.”
- “The mechanics are dirt simple but the strategy is complex - whoever designed the levels is a diabolical genius.”
- “The level design and UI won't exactly give you clues as to the many available mechanics at your disposal.”
- “You simply must figure out each puzzle, and every few puzzles, new mechanics get added.”
- “The mechanics are dirt simple, but the strategy is complex - whoever designed the levels is a diabolical genius.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their minimalistic, crisp, and clear design, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience. However, several users report significant graphical glitches, including issues with level selection and black screens, which detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are appreciated for their quality and style, some players feel that the game could benefit from more variety and depth in its graphical presentation.
- “It's well designed, the graphics are minimal, crisp and clear.”
- “Sound and graphics are really lovely.”
- “This game delivers great design and graphics, very smooth gameplay and brain damaging puzzles.”
- “When I select a level, the graphics glitch out and I get stuck on a black screen forever.”
- “Graphics seem to be glitching out on my Pixel 10 Pro.”
- “The game has severe graphical issues that make it unplayable.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and the availability of a hint system that rewards players for solving puzzles. The game is available for a low price of $1, and while some users suggest adding in-app purchases for additional levels, the overall sentiment is that the clean UI and ad-free experience enhance gameplay significantly.
- “UI is clean and easy to use, puzzles offer a good challenge, and no ads or unnecessary distractions.”
- “No ads, hard puzzles but hints are plentiful, genuine 5/5.”
- “Brilliant puzzle app with no ads.”
- “Only ads.”
- “Please add in-app purchases for more levels!”
- “As for the ads, can't really say since I have the Play Pass.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with frequent glitches, crashes, and freezes reported, particularly during level changes and after completing puzzles. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable, the technical issues detract from the overall experience, especially on certain devices.
- “The screen glitches and then turns black when I select the first level.”
- “Seems great, but the game glitches after every level change.”
- “I really want to like this game, but it crashes and freezes constantly on my phone (Moto G 4).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as even with a speed-up function, waiting times can feel excessive. The design often emphasizes less enjoyable elements, leading to frustration with overly simplistic or laborious puzzle-solving mechanics.
- “There's a function to speed up your solutions, but the max speed still takes a while and can get tedious when you know your solution works but still have to wait.”
- “Lots of tedious fiddling with sequence numbers and timings - it's like the game design focuses on the least enjoyable aspects of the simulation.”
- “Puzzles are too easy or too tedious to work out the details.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it awful enough to mute the game, others describe it as repetitive yet not bothersome. Overall, it seems to be a minor issue that doesn't significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The only downside is the music is pretty awful and I had to mute the game, but it's not worth deducting a star over.”
- “The soundtrack is a little repetitive, but not annoying in the least.”