TransPlan
- June 7, 2015
- Kittehface Software
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamTransPlan is a single-player puzzle game that takes about 2 hours to complete. Players must deliver payloads from point A to point B using simple tools and physics, creating ramps and catapults to solve hand-drawn puzzles. With increasing complexity and the ability to unlock later levels and categories, players can earn hints by finishing projects on-budget and can utilize cloud saves and achievements.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming hand-drawn art style and a relaxing atmosphere, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- The physics-based puzzles are well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge and satisfaction as players progress through levels.
- It's a great value for the price, offering a few hours of entertainment with a solid learning curve and the option to use hints when needed.
- The undo feature is buggy and inconsistent, often leading to unexpected results that can frustrate players.
- Some puzzles can feel too easy or rely on trial and error rather than logical problem-solving, which may disappoint players looking for a deeper challenge.
- The game is relatively short, with some players completing it in under 3 hours, which may not justify a higher price point.
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a charming, minimalistic hand-drawn aesthetic on graph paper, which many players find appealing and fitting for the puzzle genre. While the art style is praised for its creativity and simplicity, some users note that the drawn aesthetic can become bland over time. Overall, the visuals complement the gameplay well, although there are occasional inconsistencies in the physics mechanics.
“The graphics and art style are appealing.”
“A casual puzzler, with clean graphics and interface, creating a chilled mood.”
“I love the hand-drawn-on-grid-paper aesthetic, as well as the fact that it's non-linear.”
“The drawn aesthetic and blank page background get bland and somewhat grating quickly.”
“While the charming art style and overall idea of the game are well executed, unfortunately the physics can be a little inconsistent along with the detection for getting the blue shape into the correct area.”
“The graphics are pretty minimalistic; it's all done on graph paper and with pencil, so it's still aesthetically pleasing.”
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and cerebral qualities, enhancing the overall experience with playful tunes that complement the minimalist visuals. While many players enjoyed the soundtrack, some expressed disappointment that it is not available for purchase. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its casual and light-hearted atmosphere.
“The music I really enjoyed, just simple playful little tunes that will have you unashamedly bobbing while you sling blocks around.”
“Great physics-based minimalist game... the music is cerebral, and will leave a lasting impression... my only complaint is that the soundtrack is not available for purchase.”
“Overall, a nice casual game with good music.”
“The music is cerebral and will leave a lasting impression, but my only complaint is that the soundtrack is not available for purchase.”
“The music and appearance match the difficulty, being very light-hearted, and if you ever get stuck, you can use 'hints' to show you where to get started on a level.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily casual, focusing on puzzle-solving mechanics that involve moving a blue ball or square into another blue square using gravity and motion. While the game offers 1-5 hours of playtime, some levels can be quite challenging, requiring external help for solutions. At a price point of $2-$3, it provides decent value for the amount of gameplay offered.
“For the asking price of $2-$3, you're looking at roughly a dollar per hour of gameplay, and you can certainly do much worse than that.”
“The objective is to move blue balls/squares into another blue square using a few simple mechanics based on gravity and motion.”
“Does not qualify as a proper mechanical and assembly game other than the art.”
“At least 1-5 hours of puzzle gameplay, and I found the last levels really hard, even having to look up solutions for them.”
“The objective is to move blue ball/square into another blue square using a few simple mechanics based on gravity and motion.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the undo feature, which is described as buggy and unreliable. Additionally, there are glitches that can cause the undo button to freeze suspended objects, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
“My biggest complaint is that the undo feature is buggy and nondeterministic, which is totally unacceptable.”
“There are a few glitches where the undo button would freeze suspended objects, so you have to be wary of that.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a nostalgic emotional connection, recalling their school days spent sketching and imagining stories, which enhances their immersive experience in the game.
“Made me feel like I was back in school during the days when I would sketch things like this and then I would imagine it all move according to my rules.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game's quirks, particularly noting that a frustrating undo bug can lead to unexpectedly funny situations, adding a lighthearted element to the gameplay experience.
“The undo bug is so silly, but it leads to some hilarious solutions.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue.”
“The quirky characters and their witty banter kept me entertained throughout the entire game.”
