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.
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a beautiful 3D environment, making it the best-looking version of Minesweeper available.
- It offers a nostalgic experience for Minesweeper fans while introducing new mechanics like solvable modes and varied board designs.
- The gameplay is satisfying, with enjoyable sound effects and a calming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The game lacks touchscreen support, making it unplayable on devices like Surface Pro, which frustrates users wanting to play on the go.
- Many players experience issues with scoring and progression, including bugs that prevent them from moving to the next stage.
- The irregular board layouts can lead to frustrating guessing situations, especially in higher difficulty levels, detracting from the strategic nature of the original game.
- graphics15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised for their beauty and creativity, with many users noting the visuals as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players have reported performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, which can detract from the enjoyment of the graphics. Despite these concerns, the game is often described as the best-looking version of minesweeper, with sharp visuals and a soothing aesthetic.
“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.”
“The classic minesweeper game, but with pretty great graphics.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its slow, somber, and peaceful qualities, which enhance the overall atmosphere and complement the beautiful graphics. Reviewers appreciate the calming and soothing soundtrack, noting that it contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience.
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised as the best clone of Minesweeper, providing purists with an authentic experience 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.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real innovation, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its cool, immersive quality, reminiscent of games like Myst and the tranquil segments of Legends of Grimrock. The slow, somber music enhances this ambiance, contributing to a peaceful and reflective experience.
“The atmosphere is really cool; it reminds me of games like Myst or the tranquil parts of Legends of Grimrock.”
“The slow, somber, and peaceful music adds magnificently to the atmosphere.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is often criticized for its lengthy introduction, which includes character editing, role-playing elements, and tutorials, making it challenging to engage players immediately. However, once past this initial phase, the narrative can provide hours of entertainment.
“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.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the story.”
“The pacing is slow, with long stretches of dialogue that detract from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to 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.
“The game keeps you coming back for more with its diverse challenges and multiple strategies to explore.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic elements that change with each session.”
“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.”
“The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to return.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the limited variety in gameplay mechanics makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
