Threaded
- February 9, 2022
- Tiny Little Lion
Get on Steam"Threaded" is a charming color-linking puzzle game, which presents over 70 challenging levels in a variety of adorable pixel art designs. Players can progress at their own pace, with no locked levels, and enjoy fun trivia and facts as they complete each puzzle. Perfect for those seeking a relaxing and engaging gaming experience.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is relaxing and engaging, making it easy to play while multitasking, such as watching TV.
- It features a charming art style with cute images and offers good replay value with a variety of levels.
- The game includes helpful quality of life features like zooming, auto-filling single blocks, and a 'solve line' button for when players get stuck.
- The music is considered actively bad by some players, leading them to turn it off during gameplay.
- There are issues with the visibility of the finished picture while playing, requiring players to back out to the gallery to see their creations.
- Some features, like the 'show miscolored' button, do not retain settings between levels, which can be annoying for players.
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some find it actively bad, others describe it as chill and fitting for a relaxing experience. Overall, it is considered good enough to complement the game's aesthetics, making it suitable for background listening while engaging in other activities.
“The music is chill, the performance is solid, and the controls are perfect except for a couple of moments where I didn't quite drag where I wanted. But I also was going fast, which is not the point of this game.”
“A really pretty and relaxing game. If you want something to keep you occupied while listening to music or a podcast, I'd go for it!”
“Nice graphics, good enough music; a lot better than I expected.”
“My main complaint is that the music is actively bad.”
“The music is chill, but the performance is solid and controls are perfect except for a couple of moments where I didn't quite drag where I wanted. However, I also was going fast, which is not the point of this game.”
“A really pretty and relaxing game, but if you want something to keep you occupied while listening to music or a podcast, I'd go for it!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a simplistic and cutesy art style that some players find lacking in depth, potentially affecting long-term engagement. However, others appreciate the visuals, noting that they exceed expectations and are complemented by decent music.
“Nice graphics, good enough music, a lot better than I expected.”
“The simplistic gameplay and cutesy art style won't hold my attention long enough to complete this.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game to have good replay value, indicating that it offers enough content and variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers excellent replay value, with multiple paths and endings to explore.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and character interactions.”
“I love how the game encourages you to try different strategies, making every run unique.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplistic mechanics and charming art style, which some players find insufficient to maintain their interest over time.
“The simplistic gameplay and cutesy art style won't hold my attention long enough to complete this.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is solid, with smooth performance and responsive controls, though there are occasional minor issues with precision during fast-paced moments. The chill music complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music is chill, performance is solid, and controls are perfect, except for a couple of moments where I didn't quite drag where I wanted. However, I was also going fast, which is not the point of this game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's stability is compromised by buggy achievements, which may be a concern for players who value this feature.
“Achievements are also buggy if it's something you care about.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
