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In "Tobla - Divine Path" , become a divine puzzle tester as a mortal chosen by Tobla, the sassy puzzle deity. Solve physics-based puzzles in a 3D world, from floating islands to a hellish abyss, using the Swap Beam to manipulate objects. Though the story is inspired by popular culture, complete your task within an afternoon for a fun, focused experience.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews

gameplay42 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and satisfying object-swapping mechanic that leads to engaging puzzles.
The visuals are vibrant and charming, creating an enjoyable atmosphere that complements the gameplay.
The difficulty curve is well-paced, providing a mix of easy and challenging puzzles that keep players engaged.

The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leaving them wanting more content.
Some puzzles can feel overly simplistic or easy, especially for experienced puzzle gamers.
The narrative and voice acting, while entertaining, can become repetitive and may detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
58%
3%
The gameplay is centered around a simple yet engaging mechanic of swapping objects, which is utilized in various clever ways throughout the game. While the puzzles start off easy and gradually increase in complexity, many players feel the game is too short and lacks depth, with some expressing disappointment over the limited exploration of its core mechanics. Overall, the game is praised for its polished execution and charming atmosphere, but it leaves players wanting more intricate challenges and additional mechanics.
- “Every puzzle introduced new aspects and challenges, and by the end I felt that the game had thoroughly explored all the interesting bits with the core mechanics.”
- “The core mechanic of swapping object locations is used in increasingly clever ways throughout the game, ensuring that each level feels fresh and engaging.”
- “The puzzles and mechanics are fun from the first minute and always maintain a great balance between challenge and well-deserved reward.”
- “The game is terribly short (under two hours) and has only one main mechanic, swapping two objects with each other.”
- “Unfortunately, the game only explores its swap mechanic at a surface level.”
- “Less money should have been spent on voice acting and environment design and more should have been spent on exploring the puzzle mechanics properly.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
43%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and stylized art style, which combines clean and painterly aesthetics, creating a pleasant and immersive atmosphere. Many reviewers noted the visuals' ability to enhance the puzzle-solving experience, drawing comparisons to the artistic qualities of games like "Portal" and "The Witness." Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and appeal, making it a visually engaging experience.
- “I really like the art style of the game; it's the perfect combination of clean and painterly.”
- “The graphic effects reflect the functionality of the different puzzle elements very well.”
- “The graphics and game sounds create a very pleasant atmosphere that makes you want to play more.”
- “While being rather short, it was definitely crafted with a lot of care and I especially love the vibrancy of the art style.”
- “It feels a lot like the 'Portal' series mixed with the visuals of 'The Witness'.”
- “The story and gameplay are more Portal, while the visuals are more The Witness.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The story is generally viewed as basic and unremarkable, often compared to titles like "Portal," but it serves its purpose by providing a simple narrative framework for the gameplay. While some players appreciate the charismatic main character and the engaging world, others feel that the story lacks depth and is overshadowed by the puzzle design. Overall, the narrative is seen as a secondary element, with many players expressing a desire for additional content and side stories to enhance the experience.
- “I'm really interested in how the story will turn out and will give an update when I (hopefully) reach the end!”
- “A quite nice little experience that will give you around an hour and a half of polished gameplay/puzzle design + an interesting story with a charismatic main character that gives some good 'Portal' vibes, the visuals and audio of the game are pretty pleasing too and well thought.”
- “The swapping mechanic is great and leaves a surprising amount of creativity within the linear storyline.”
- “The story is very basic as well, with a sarcastic god shadowing your every move.”
- “The story was nothing special in my opinion and the influence of Portal is obvious, but the voice acting was pretty good.”
- “The story is simple but does the job of giving you something to work towards, namely showing that biatch Tobla who's boss.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
19%
19%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its unique graphical style and vibrant visuals, drawing comparisons to titles like Portal and The Talos Principle, while also evoking the aesthetic of The Witness. Players appreciate the immersive world created by the mythological theme, beautiful level design, and engaging soundscapes, which collectively enhance the overall experience and encourage continued play. The charming atmosphere, complemented by witty AI and well-crafted challenges, makes it a standout title in its genre.
- “The game's mythological theme, coupled with vibrant visuals reminiscent of The Witness, creates a unique and immersive world.”
- “The graphics and game sounds create a very pleasant atmosphere that makes you want to play more.”
- “A divine guide to puzzle solving has really nice and atmospheric level design, which fits well with the charming puzzle mechanic!”
- “It definitely has big Portal and Talos Principle vibes, but the overall atmosphere and the graphical style of the game have their own uniqueness.”
- “[b]Narrative and atmosphere:[/b] The game's mythological theme, coupled with vibrant visuals reminiscent of The Witness, creates a unique and immersive world.”
- “[b]Final thoughts:[/b] 'A Divine Guide to Puzzle Solving' may not reinvent the wheel in terms of puzzle mechanics, but its polished execution, charming atmosphere, and well-crafted challenges make it a standout title in its genre.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, particularly in the first biome, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of great voice acting and an engaging soundtrack that complements the puzzle-solving elements, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “A great game with a good mix of puzzles, great narration voice acting, and great music!”
- “The game also has very nice voice acting and relaxing and calm music.”
- “The music provides great atmosphere and the witty AI made my day!”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players enjoying the witty dialogue and the amusing commentary from the character Tobla, which enhances the overall experience. The balance between challenging puzzles and lighthearted moments keeps players engaged, making it a delightful choice for those looking for both fun and cleverness in their gameplay. Overall, the humor complements the game's mechanics and visuals, contributing to a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
- “The difficulty progression feels well managed so far, and the game gives a good mix between puzzles and funny dialogue.”
- “If you find yourself with an afternoon to spare and craving some swap and physics puzzles served with stunning visuals, along with the company of a humorous deity who comments on your puzzle-solving progress and cracks some jokes, then this game is your invitation to an afternoon well spent!”
- “It has a decent number of smart and interesting puzzles, strikes the perfect balance between difficulty and fun, the antagonist is perfect and hilarious to listen to, the platforming works great, all in all I was thoroughly engaged from start to finish.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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33%
The game offers solid replayability despite its short length, primarily due to its achievement system and the option to revisit completed stages. Players also find potential for additional playthroughs through speedrunning after finishing the game.
- “The game's achievement system and the option to revisit completed stages significantly enhance its replayability.”
- “Despite its relatively short duration, the game's replayability is bolstered by its achievement system and the ability to revisit completed stages.”
- “I can see some replay value in it in case you want to speedrun the game once you beat it for the first time.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its exceptional stability, running smoothly and bug-free even with the inclusion of physics-based puzzles that typically present issues in other titles.
- “The game ran very smoothly and was bug-free, despite the inclusion of some physics-based puzzles that normally feel janky.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional experience of the game to be a mix of frustration and satisfaction; while the time-based puzzles can be challenging, successfully solving the logic-based puzzles provides a strong sense of accomplishment and intelligence.