TOXIC PLUMBING

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TOXIC PLUMBING is a single player action game. It was developed by Verterial Flur and was released on January 13, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Toxic Plumbing" is a puzzle game where you help toxic threat-covered trees by clearing toxins and allowing them to re-bloom. The game features 20 levels with increasing difficulty, including simple levels for practice, time-limited levels, and levels with limited pipe turn-outs. The classic "plumber" gameplay is enhanced with new changes, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and pros.

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Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and entertaining puzzle experience that can be enjoyable for younger audiences.
It's relatively cheap and can provide some fun for a short period, especially if you enjoy easy achievements.
The game has a charming concept reminiscent of classic pipe connection games, making it appealing to fans of the genre.

The game feels like a poorly executed mobile port with clunky controls and minimal content, making it hard to recommend at full price.
There are significant technical issues, such as a lack of resolution options, persistent audio problems, and a confusing language interface.
The gameplay is repetitive and shallow, with only 21 levels that can be completed quickly, leaving little incentive for replay.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for their low quality and lack of customization options, resembling simplistic 2D visuals typical of low-effort flash or mobile games. While some users found the graphics acceptable, many feel they do not meet the standards expected from a PC game, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Besides this, the price is good, the game is good, the puzzles are good, and the graphics are good. Definitely recommend.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the puzzle mechanics while others find it repetitive and clunky. A notable criticism is the introduction of unmentioned timers and movement limits, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I enjoy puzzle games and play them frequently. I don't mind when new mechanics are introduced, but having a timer that isn't mentioned and limiting the number of moves can be frustrating.”
- “I like puzzle games and play them a lot, and I don't mind when new mechanics are added. But when you have a timer that isn't mentioned and it limits how many times you can move a piece, it gets kind of dumb.”
- “If you like repetitive and quite boring gameplay, this product is for you.”
- “The gameplay is clunky.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of these games is heavily criticized as exploitative, with developers accused of producing low-effort, asset-flipped titles that serve primarily as cash grabs. Many reviews suggest that these games are essentially shovelware, relying on pre-made templates and fake reviews to mislead consumers into purchasing poorly made products.
- “These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into cheap, nasty shovelware game bundles as cash grabs.”
- “Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam and cash grab.”
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs and scams.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's tranquil background music enhances the relaxing experience, although it defaults to Russian and automatically restarts at the beginning of each level, even if players choose to turn it off.
- “The tranquil background music makes it a relaxing experience.”
- “The game defaults to Russian, and the music always plays on startup.”
- “You can switch the music off, but it automatically starts again in the next level.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, particularly for those pursuing achievements, as it can extend gameplay considerably beyond the main levels. While the core content is relatively short, the need for additional grinding can be a drawback for those not interested in achievements.
- “Grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but ultimately satisfying.”
- “There are 21 levels which took me a little bit less than half an hour to complete, but it took me nearly 2 hours afterwards to grind the rest of the achievements. So if you like achievements, it's a bit grindy, but if you don't, there isn't much content.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and amusing, reminiscent of mobile games, contributing to its overall charm and entertainment value.
- “It's a funny little game that reminds me of some mobile games.”
- “The humor is spot on, with clever jokes that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions; they really add to the charm of the game.”