TRUFFLE: Classic

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TRUFFLE: Classic is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Ethan Robichaux and was released on January 7, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Truffle is a minimalist maze puzzle game where touching the walls kills you instantly. Test your patience and dexterity in 10 handcrafted levels.

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Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The game features a unique and challenging design that tests players' patience and precision.
It has a charming art style and enjoyable music that enhances the overall experience.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for those looking for a fun and addictive challenge.

The controls are often described as floaty, making precise movements difficult and frustrating.
The game can be punishingly difficult, especially in the later levels, which may deter some players.
There are issues with progress not saving properly, leading to repeated playthroughs of completed levels.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic yet appealing art style, often compared to titles like *Super Meat Boy*, featuring a limited color palette that enhances its aesthetic. While many players appreciate the clever design elements and lo-fi aesthetic, some have reported significant performance issues, with the game struggling to run smoothly even on capable hardware. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's charm, but optimization concerns detract from the experience 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 anything.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting it as "jammin" and well-suited to the gameplay. While some mention that the simplistic art style complements the music, others feel that the game's short length and basic mechanics detract from its memorability. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that contributes positively to the game's challenge and enjoyment.
- “Amazing art style, simple yet fun levels, and good music.”
- “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 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 jammin', but the gameplay is hard as hell and challenging to a point that makes you want to pull your hair out.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's artistic design but express frustration over the lack of control, which diminishes the emotional investment in navigating the challenging levels. The tension between speed and precision creates a compelling yet stressful experience, highlighting the emotional stakes of avoiding walls.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a simplistic art style and music that complement each other, along with some interesting ideas; however, the short length and basic mechanics contribute to an overall unmemorable experience.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.