Tilesweeper
- August 23, 2018
- IEVO
Get on Steam"Tilesweeper" is a single-player puzzle game, serving as a visually enhanced version of the classic Minesweeper. It offers various themes for levels, with the current theme being "Castle" and more to be released as DLC. Levels come in two types: classic levels, which follow the traditional 9x9, 16x16, and 30x16 Minesweeper layout with a thematic design; and arcade levels, which feature non-standard shapes and sizes.
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Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and immersive environments, making it the best-looking version of Minesweeper available.
- It offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Minesweeper while introducing new mechanics and challenges.
- The addition of a 'solvable' mode allows players to enjoy the game without the frustration of random guessing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The game lacks touchscreen support, making it unplayable on devices like Surface Pro, which limits accessibility.
- Some players experience frustrating bugs, such as scores not being counted or being unable to progress to the next stage.
- The irregular board layouts can lead to excessive guessing, especially in higher difficulty levels, detracting from the strategic nature of the game.
- graphics30 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and creativity, with many users highlighting the visuals as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. However, some players have reported performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, which can detract from the enjoyment of the graphics. Overall, the game is considered to have some of the best visuals in the minesweeper genre, complemented by a soothing soundtrack.
“Excellent graphics, sounds, music, level designs, and satisfying gameplay.”
“I can honestly say it's the best looking minesweeper ever, with graphics so real it feels like you could just reach right out and touch them.”
“Just like it says - a minesweeper game with beautiful graphics and soothing background music.”
“Nvidia 920m + 16gb of ram cannot handle level 12; when you open tiles above 50%, it starts freezing even on the lowest graphic setting. The render quality of the game is awful.”
“The graphics are disappointing and do not meet modern standards, making the overall experience less enjoyable.”
“The visual performance is subpar, leading to frequent lag and a lack of immersion in the game.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its slow, somber, and peaceful qualities, which significantly enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the calming and soothing background soundtrack, noting that it complements the beautiful graphics and satisfying gameplay effectively.
“The slow, somber, and peaceful music adds magnificently to the atmosphere.”
“Just like it says - a minesweeper game with beautiful graphics and soothing background music.”
“Personally, I've enjoyed the graphics and calm, chilling soundtrack.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised as the best clone of Minesweeper, providing an authentic experience for purists while introducing variety. Players appreciate the excellent graphics, sound, music, and level designs, all contributing to a satisfying gaming experience.
“It is the single best minesweeper clone out there (and I've played so many of them), allowing purists to get the exact same gameplay as the original game, while still offering variety.”
“Excellent graphics, sounds, music, level designs, and satisfying gameplay.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cool and immersive quality, reminiscent of titles like Myst and the tranquil segments of Legends of Grimrock. The slow, somber, and peaceful music significantly enhances this ambiance, contributing to a serene and contemplative experience.
“The atmosphere is really cool; it reminds me of games like Myst or the calm parts of Legends of Grimrock.”
“The slow, somber, and peaceful music adds magnificently to the atmosphere.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a lengthy introduction involving character creation, role-playing elements, and tutorials, which can detract from immediate gameplay. However, once past this initial phase, players find the narrative engaging and capable of providing hours of entertainment.
“It's hard to find a game where you can dive straight into the action without spending the first hour on character editing, role playing, backstory, tutorials, and multiple starting tools, yet still be entertained for hours.”
“It's hard to find a game where you don't have to spend the first hour just on character editing, role playing, backstory, tutorials, and multiple tools at the start, and that also entertains you for hours.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its varied tile boards that feature increasing difficulty levels and the choice between "solvable" and fully-random mine placements, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough.
“There's a lot of replayability, as each tile board offers increasing difficulty levels, along with the option of both 'solvable' and regular fully-random mine placement.”
