Tricone Lab
- July 27, 2017
- Josh Singer
Get on SteamA bio-logical puzzle game, in which you interact with the elements of a microscopic organism. There are 100 levels which will test your lateral thinking abilities to the limit. Plus, a level editor: you can make your own custom puzzles and publish them online.
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Reviews
- The game features unique and refreshing puzzle mechanics that challenge players to think critically and creatively.
- It offers a well-balanced difficulty curve, gradually introducing new mechanics and providing a satisfying sense of progression.
- The art style and atmosphere are engaging, enhancing the overall experience of solving puzzles.
- The game lacks online capabilities and custom level options, limiting replayability.
- There are technical issues such as crashes and limited resolution options, which detract from the overall experience.
- Some players may find the lack of hand-holding frustrating, as the game often requires trial and error to progress.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this puzzle game is centered around innovative mechanics that involve breaking walls in strategic ways, offering a refreshing experience compared to other titles. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of new biology-inspired mechanics, which deepen the complexity of puzzles as they progress, leading to increasingly challenging levels. While the game starts off easy, it evolves into a more intricate challenge, requiring players to master a variety of mechanics to solve later puzzles.
“I've never really seen a game with similar mechanics to Tricone Lab, making this game's puzzles all the more refreshing.”
“It starts off very easy and slowly introduces you to new mechanics, and let me tell you, there are a lot of mechanics to learn.”
“At first you wonder how much of a puzzle game it can really be, but as the mechanics build up and cell structure gets more complicated, it can get really tricky by the later levels.”
“The puzzles generally boil down to figuring out the right order of operations, and the mechanics iterate on that idea deeply.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features an interesting and unique art style that enhances its challenging puzzle mechanics, though it ultimately resembles a graph with non-intersecting lines. The graphics are deemed decent, effectively supporting the satisfying gameplay experience.
“Ultimately, it's a really quite unique, challenging puzzle game with decent enough sound and graphics to convey the satisfying gameplay.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for creating a good atmosphere that complements the animation, enhancing the overall experience.
“The interface is well-designed for its purpose, creating a great atmosphere with the animation and music.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive, drawing players deeper into the game's world.”
