Twickles

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Twickles is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Neox Games and was released on September 28, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Twickles is a minimalist puzzle game where you navigate a ball through labyrinths by rotating their parts or the entire structure. With 75 hand-crafted puzzles, five unique parts introducing new elements, and a tough-as-nails difficulty, it offers a soothing atmosphere and a challenge for those looking to complete each level in the perfect amount of moves. Features original music, Steam achievements, and the ability to turn off the music.

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Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features engaging and cleverly designed puzzles that challenge players to find optimal solutions with minimal moves.
It has a minimalist aesthetic and calming soundtrack, creating a relaxing gameplay experience.
The difficulty ramps up nicely, introducing new mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.

The game lacks an undo feature, which can be frustrating when trying to achieve perfect solutions.
Some levels can be difficult to distinguish in dark mode, leading to confusion during gameplay.
The game is relatively short, with only 75 levels, which may leave players wanting more content.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily physics-based, focusing on guiding a small ball through 75 levels across five chapters, each introducing new mechanics like portals and fans. While some players find the mechanics initially inconsistent, the simplicity and clever design of the puzzles create engaging and satisfying challenges. Overall, the game offers a calming experience with unique interactions, though it may feel basic and reminiscent of flash/browser games.
- “The mechanics aren't hard to understand, and the simplicity lends itself to some brilliant puzzles that always feel fun to solve because, unlike some puzzle games I've played, you never seem to find the solution to these puzzles accidentally.”
- “With interesting mechanics and cleverly designed bite-sized levels, you get a nice satisfying brain-teaser.”
- “Every chapter brings a new mechanic to the game, and there are some tricky levels!”
- “At first glance, the mechanics it presents seem inconsistent with each other, especially those related to gravity, on which the entire gameplay is based.”
- “Gameplay is straight out of a flash/browser game, so this doesn't belong on Steam at all.”
- “First few levels of each part are used to convey the mechanic of the new piece and things get rather complicated near the part's end.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a minimalist aesthetic that is both elegant and refined, contributing to a peaceful gaming experience. While some players view the simplicity as a hallmark of lazy design, many appreciate the well-polished visuals that complement the gameplay and sound. Overall, the graphics are well-integrated with the game's mechanics, enhancing its appeal as a casual yet challenging puzzle game.
- “The game has a lovely minimalist aesthetic.”
- “A supremely elegant puzzle game, in every sense of the word — the visuals are refined and subtle; the sound effects are tasteful; and the level designs are superb.”
- “The graphics, sound effects, and music for this game all come together to create a peaceful experience.”
- “While in this case the minimalist graphics aren't too ugly, they're still the keystone of the lazy developer, right next to retro pixel graphics.”
- “The visuals are minimalist-ish, but not really.”
- “For graphical settings you get either full-screen or one of 4 pre-set windowed resolutions.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as soothing and well-suited to the gameplay, creating a peaceful atmosphere that enhances the experience. While some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others note that it can become repetitive or annoying over time, especially during challenging moments. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its calming qualities, though the lack of volume control is a drawback for some.
- “The graphics, sound effects, and music for this game all come together to create a peaceful experience.”
- “Music and sound effects are soothing, rewarding, and enhance gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is light, perfectly fits the game, and even after a few hours with it, it is not tiring.”
- “The music gets annoying after a while, and the sound effects are obnoxious, but the puzzling is fine.”
- “On the audio side, you get mute buttons for sound effects and music but no volume control.”
- “Relaxing background music, which becomes increasingly less and less so with every failed attempt at achieving the perfect solve, to the point that I need a break for my poor, little brain.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when trying to earn trophies for completing levels with the fewest moves, as the lack of guidance on the optimal number of moves adds to the frustration.
- “Grinding for trophies can be quite tedious, as the game doesn't indicate the optimal number of moves required to complete each level.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find the grinding aspect frustrating, as it often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, particularly for puzzle enthusiasts, as players can challenge themselves to complete levels with minimal moves. While it may be worth the full price, many recommend purchasing it on discount for its engaging and challenging nature.
- “So, if you like puzzle games, get this one on discount or whenever you feel like - it's challenging, and it has lots of replayability if you want to complete every single level with the minimum amount of moves required (by the way, only the 90° rotations are counted, not the clicks on the tiles in the board to change the direction of the whole pipeline the ball's in).”
- “You can even consider paying full price, given there might be some replayability.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be appealing and entertaining, suggesting that it effectively elicits laughter.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Twickles has been criticized as a low-effort cash grab on Steam, with users expressing disappointment in its monetization strategy.
- “Twickles is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, lazy cash grab.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others experience significant lag and technical issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary widely depending on individual system configurations.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect in puzzle games often enhances gameplay by incorporating engaging themes and narrative elements, which can motivate players alongside traditional mechanics like multiplayer and reaction challenges.