Triga

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Triga is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Cicada Games and was released on May 19, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Triga is a single-player puzzle game with a chill vibe and fabulous music, taking about 8 hours to beat. As a 'thinky' player, your goal is to destroy or knock golden triangles off the board using unique triangular tools and chain reactions. With increasing difficulty and obstacles, Triga is a fun and challenging experience, part of the CosmOS 9 bundle."

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

music10 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Triga features creative and challenging puzzles that provide a satisfying sense of discovery and accomplishment.
The game has a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and keeps players engaged.
The unique triangular grid mechanics lead to interesting gameplay dynamics, making it a fun and enjoyable puzzler.

The learning curve can be steep, with a lack of tutorials or explanations for new mechanics, leading to initial confusion.
Some puzzles, especially towards the end, can become visually overwhelming and difficult to parse, which may frustrate players.
The difficulty curve is inconsistent, starting off easy but quickly escalating to challenging levels that may deter casual players.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the soundtrack as "amazing" and a key highlight that enhances the overall experience. It is described as upbeat and engaging, effectively keeping players motivated even during challenging puzzles. Overall, the soundtrack is considered worth the price of admission, contributing significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
- “The soundtrack is worth the price of admission, and you get a cool and intuitive puzzle game that doesn't outstay its welcome along with it.”
- “The music is, as many have said, simply amazing.”
- “The music keeps spirits up even while banging the head against a wall that is some of those late game puzzles.”
- “Okay, we gotta talk about that soundtrack.”
- “With that out of the way, Triga's qualities are not limited to just a banger soundtrack.”
- “Also, the music keeps spirits up even while banging the head against a wall that is some of those late game puzzles.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay revolves around a simple yet engaging mechanic of dropping triangles on a grid, which evolves into more complex interactions as players progress. While the lack of text tutorials fosters a rewarding sense of discovery, some players feel that the introduction of new mechanics could be clearer, as they are often presented without sufficient guidance. Overall, the game offers a fun and intricate experience, though it could benefit from more gradual ramping puzzles to bridge the basic and advanced mechanics.
- “The base mechanic, which is dropping triangles in a triangle-grid map, while basic and simple at first, has very interesting implications later.”
- “I love the sense of discovery in this game, from the mechanics to the story.”
- “A lot of fun to discover all the mechanics, and it gets surprisingly intricate.”
- “It doesn't have any text tutorials, so you find out about every mechanic via experimentation.”
- “The only actual gripe is that each new mechanic is kind of thrown at you as if you already know how to use it.”
- “The game is clearly trying to not hold your hand, but in order to do that, the first level of each mechanic needs to more clearly outline how the mechanic works.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their pleasing aesthetic and well-crafted visuals, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users feel that the graphics could have been larger without compromising screen space, and there is a lack of cohesion between the graphical design and controls, undermining the intended "console" experience.
- “Love the aesthetic, and the puzzles are well-crafted.”
- “The music is great, and the visuals are pleasing, too.”
- “The graphics could have been easily doubled in size, and there probably still would have been ample screen space left over except for maybe that final puzzle.”
- “And there's no real cohesion between the graphical design or the controls, meaning the whole 'console' gimmick doesn't really hold up.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an implied narrative centered around the sentience of triangles, evoking a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. While some players note a lack of a traditional story, the sense of discovery in both gameplay mechanics and the subtle storytelling elements is appreciated.
- “I love the sense of discovery in this game, from the mechanics to the story.”
- “There's no story, but it's implied that the triangles might be sentient, shown rendered with 90's 'tude like Snood before them.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that while some games in the bundle, like Triga, are worth the full price, others are either underdeveloped or too tedious, making them hard to recommend. Overall, the grinding experience in these games is seen as lacking, leading to a general suggestion to pass on the bundle.
- “The grinding in this game feels excessively tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Many aspects of the game are underdeveloped, leading to a frustrating grind that detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The repetitive nature of the grinding makes it difficult to recommend this game, as it feels like a chore rather than enjoyable gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky puzzle design and upbeat music, which together create an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Reviewers express a strong appreciation for the comedic elements, rating it highly for its fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “Hehehe, funny puzzle triangles with funky music! 10/10 would puzzle again.”