The Sequence 2
- November 12, 2021
- [OneManBand]
"The Sequence 2" is a visual programming puzzle game, similar to SpaceChem and other Zachtronics titles. It is the sequel to "The Sequence," introducing new modules and mechanics. Players must create moving sequences to transport a "Binary Unit" to the destination point, with multiple solutions possible for each level.
Reviews
- The puzzle design is brilliant, with simple tools leading to interesting and unique solutions.
- The game offers a challenging experience that makes players feel smart when they solve difficult puzzles.
- It features a variety of levels with a good difficulty curve, appealing to fans of programming and puzzle games.
- The tutorial is tedious and overly hand-holding, making it frustrating for players who want to jump into the gameplay.
- Some levels are railroaded, forcing players to repeat actions unnecessarily, which can feel monotonous.
- The mobile UI can be mildly annoying, detracting from the overall experience.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some even abandoning it due to the lengthy and monotonous tutorial.
“The tutorial is so tedious that I gave up.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is characterized by a singular solution to puzzles, lacking open-ended programming options. While this may limit creativity, players find the challenges engaging and derive satisfaction from observing the execution of their solutions.
“There's usually only one solution, and there's no open-ended programming or optimization (at least as far as I've gotten), but the puzzles are tricky and watching solutions run is satisfying.”
“The optimization challenges are cleverly designed, pushing you to think critically and creatively to find the best solutions.”
“I love how the game encourages you to refine your strategies, making each successful optimization feel rewarding and impactful.”
“There's usually only one solution, and there's no open-ended programming or optimization (at least as far as I've gotten). The puzzles are tricky, and watching solutions run is satisfying.”
“The optimization process feels overly restrictive, limiting creativity and exploration in problem-solving.”
“I found the optimization mechanics to be frustratingly linear, making it hard to experiment with different approaches.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users consistently highlighting its quality and appeal.