Threes!
- February 5, 2024
- Greg Wohlwend
Get on SteamThrees! is a delightful and addictive puzzle game where players combine numbered tiles to create higher values. With its simple gameplay, charming art style, and warm soundtrack, Threes! offers an endless challenge that grows with you, providing an engaging and rewarding experience. Created by Asher Vollmer, illustrated by Greg Wohlwend, and scored by Jimmy Hinson, Threes! is an inviting game that will capture your heart and attention for a long time.
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Reviews
- Threes is a highly addictive and charming puzzle game that has been well adapted from its mobile version to PC, maintaining its delightful gameplay and aesthetics.
- The game features a unique design with cute, anthropomorphized tiles and a relaxing soundtrack, making it a meditative experience that players can enjoy for hours.
- As the original game that inspired many clones, Threes offers a more thoughtful and challenging gameplay experience compared to its imitators, making it a worthwhile purchase for both new and returning players.
- Some players may find the game overpriced, especially if they are not as invested in its mechanics or nostalgia as others.
- The PC version lacks certain features like ultrawide monitor support and customizable settings, which could enhance the overall experience.
- The transition from mobile to PC may not feel as intuitive for players used to touch controls, as the keyboard controls can be a poor substitute for the original touch experience.
- music14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely praised for its relaxing and charming qualities, featuring a soundtrack by Big Giant Circles that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the addition of a new lo-fi track for night mode, although some desire more customizable audio settings. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's meditative and engaging gameplay, making it a standout feature.
“The tiles have cute voices and faces, each with their own personality, and the music (by Big Giant Circles, who you might know from Just Shapes & Beats among many others) is some of the most relaxing music in gaming.”
“Great game, great soundtrack, easy to spend two minutes or two years on.”
“Combines the best elements of Tetris and a Rubik's Cube: it is a meditative, yet challenging experience, especially now with the new lo-fi soundtrack in dark mode.”
“While the new night mode song is great, it would be nice if that could be toggled in settings for an original experience.”
“Obviously for such a simple game, you wouldn't really expect a crazy number of settings but it would still be nice at the very least if you could pick a resolution instead of only fullscreen or not and no volume options (we can toggle music and sound effects separately on or off but can't say make the music quieter while keeping sfx at full volume).”
“It's pretty much a straight port other than the new song and steam integration, might have been nice to maybe add some new stuff like different skins or maybe something like a timed mode where you see how high you can get in a specific time.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a steep learning curve that may frustrate some players, as it can take years to significantly improve. Additionally, the game's value may be questioned by those who prefer frequent skill progression over mastering its finely-tuned mechanics.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with perfectly tuned mechanics that keep you coming back for more.”
“I appreciate the depth of the gameplay; it offers a rewarding challenge that encourages continuous improvement.”
“The learning curve is steep, but the satisfaction of mastering the mechanics makes it all worthwhile.”
