TRUFFLE
- January 6, 2022
- Ethan Robichaux
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamTruffle is a minimalist maze puzzle game where touching the walls kills you instantly. Test your patience and dexterity in 10 handcrafted levels.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a great art style and enjoyable music, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a challenging yet rewarding gameplay that tests patience and precision.
- Many players find it addictive and fun, with a good balance of difficulty that keeps them engaged.
- The controls are often described as floaty, making precise movements frustrating.
- The game can be punishingly difficult, especially in the later levels, leading to a high level of frustration.
- There are issues with progress not saving properly, which can be annoying for players trying to complete all levels.
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a simplistic yet charming art style, often compared to titles like *Super Meat Boy*, featuring a limited color palette that enhances its aesthetic appeal. While many players appreciate the clever design elements and cohesive music, some have reported performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are well-received, but optimization concerns may hinder enjoyment for some users.
“I like the aesthetic, the clever design elements, and the collectibles.”
“Amazing art style, simple yet fun levels, and good music.”
“It's a pretty good precision game with a cool art style, levels, and a little extra challenge to unlock the last level.”
“From a graphics point of view, the game reminds me of Super Meat Boy - it is just as simplistic, but here it only has two colors (black and yellow).”
“It's a cute game (good background music too), but it's horrendous when it comes to even running on my potato laptop, which surprised me since I can run some decent stuff with higher frames (might be tied to my potato CPU with this not being graphically intensive).”
“I try not to complain about optimization too much, but there's just no excuse for a game with pixel graphics to run at 2 fps on, like, anything.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being engaging and well-suited to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the game's art style and level design, although some note that the game's short length and basic mechanics may detract from its memorability. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's quality and enjoyment.
“Not only is the music jammin, the gameplay is hard as hell, and challenging to a point that makes you wanna pull your hair out; it's an overall high-quality craft.”
“The map design is on point and the music really hits the nail on the head.”
“The soundtrack is amazing and it's just the right amount of difficulty.”
“The simplistic art style and music work well together, but the short length and basic game mechanics make for an unmemorable experience.”
“The music is enjoyable, but the gameplay is so challenging that it can become frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.”
“While the music has some good moments, it ultimately fails to leave a lasting impression due to the repetitive nature of the gameplay.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its artistic design, but players feel a lack of control over their character, which diminishes the intensity of the challenge. The tension between speed and precision creates a compelling emotional experience, as players grapple with the fear of failure while navigating through levels without touching walls.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and challenge, offering neat ideas that enhance the experience. However, the short length and basic mechanics contribute to an overall unmemorable impression.
“Great game with simple, yet difficult gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is set against a historical backdrop, detailing the period from 1882 to 1937 when the college was managed by French foreign missionaries, suggesting themes of cultural influence and educational development during that time.
