Tiles

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Tiles is a single player and multiplayer puzzle game. It was developed by Romans I XVI Gaming and was released on March 20, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Tiles" is a fast-paced action puzzle game that challenges you to move from green tiles to red while clearing blue ones, all on a falling surface. The game features 90 built-in levels, a fully featured level editor, and a player-created level world for local multiplayer action. With full gamepad support and original music, players can also publish and share their own levels.

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gameplay3 negative mentions

Tiles offers a fun and simple gameplay experience that combines puzzle-solving with fast-paced action, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate both genres.
The game features a well-designed level editor that allows players to create and share their own levels, enhancing replayability and community engagement.
With responsive controls and a variety of tile mechanics, the game provides a challenging yet rewarding experience that keeps players coming back for more.

The game can become frustrating due to its steep difficulty spike in later levels, which may deter some players from completing it.
Many players have reported wrist pain from prolonged play sessions, indicating that the game's fast-paced nature can lead to discomfort.
While the game is marketed as a puzzle game, it often feels more like a reaction-based platformer, which may not meet the expectations of traditional puzzle enthusiasts.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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55%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that offer a fun and challenging experience, where players navigate a square on a grid to step on blue squares before they disappear. While the designs may lack visual interest, the game excels in its creative map layouts and the balance of simplicity in design with complexity in gameplay, making it engaging despite its basic premise. Overall, the clean graphics enhance the experience without detracting from the core gameplay.
- “Simple mechanics, fun and challenging!”
- “- follows the concept 'simple in design, complex in gameplay.' There are a lot of creative maps made with simple mechanics.”
- “In terms of gameplay, you move a square around a grid of squares to step on all the blue squares without falling off, with the blue squares falling about 10 moves after you step on them when moving at full speed.”
- “The designs were mostly uninteresting symmetric arrangements, and I'm not sure if the uninterestingness was due to weak design or weak mechanics.”
- “It's like those puzzle games that have really simple mechanics, but are really hard.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its upbeat and catchy quality, reminiscent of classic Genesis-era games, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users express disappointment over the limited variety, noting that there is only one track on a loop throughout the game. Despite this, the soundtrack contributes positively to the fun and engaging atmosphere, especially in custom maps.
- “Music reminds me of the best of the Genesis-era games.”
- “I love the custom maps you can do in this game and the music, oh my god, the music is so catchy :)”
- “There are issues, however, like the fact that there is only one music track on a loop for the entire game.”
- “More music tracks are needed.”
- “Greeted by upbeat music, each level will have a tile design ready for you to complete.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, described as nice, clean, and attractive, enhancing the gameplay without being distracting. However, some users note that the graphics and sound are basic, suggesting a lack of depth in visual detail. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are nice, as is the soundtrack.”
- “Graphics are clean, crisp, and attractive, but don't distract from the gameplay.”
- “Nice graphics.”
- “The graphics and sound are very basic.”
- “The visuals look outdated and lack detail.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack realism.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally perceive the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and boring, often describing it as a painful experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “I find the game to be tedious, boring, and painful.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “It's frustrating to spend hours on repetitive tasks without any meaningful progress.”