Unblock Gridlock
- January 30, 2019
- Analog Casual Studios
Get on Steam"Unblock Gridlock is a challenging sliding block puzzle game with over 9000 levels across four difficulty ranges. Tutorial town helps new players learn the ropes, and the game offers thousands of hours of brain-teasing content. This digital update of classic puzzle games aims to provide relaxation and entertainment for players of all skill levels." -Summary for Steam game with ID 977100.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features over 9000 levels, providing endless gameplay and challenges.
- It has a neat and minimalistic UI, appealing visuals, and relaxing music that enhance the gaming experience.
- The gameplay is simple yet addictive, making it a great way to engage your mind and enjoy short bursts of fun.
- The game lacks a compelling storyline or external motivation to keep players engaged long-term.
- Some players have experienced issues with audio settings that have not been fully resolved.
- It may feel bland or inoffensive to those looking for more depth or innovation beyond classic sliding block puzzles.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as nice and relaxing, enhancing the overall enjoyable and calming experience of gameplay. However, some users have reported issues with the volume controls, noting that adjusting the music and effects volumes does not work as intended.
“The music is nice and relaxing.”
“Appealing visuals, nice music, responsive controls, and fun and relaxing gameplay.”
“It has over 9000+ levels, some of which are quite challenging, and I personally find the music relaxing as well.”
“Right now, turning the music and effects volumes down to zero does nothing.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its unlimited nature, appealing visuals, and relaxing atmosphere, complemented by responsive controls and enjoyable music. Unique features like an undo button and move calculation enhance the experience, making it both engaging and user-friendly. Overall, players find the gameplay to be fun and aesthetically pleasing without compromising functionality.
“Appealing visuals, nice music, responsive controls, and fun and relaxing gameplay.”
“It has an amazing aesthetic without getting in the way of gameplay, nice features that others don't have such as an undo button, as well as calculating the fewest moves it should take to complete a puzzle and showing you how you compare.”
“The gameplay is unlimited!”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing visuals and impressive aesthetic that enhance the gameplay without being intrusive. Additionally, the game features unique elements like an undo button and move calculation, contributing to a fun and relaxing experience. Overall, the visuals are complemented by nice music and responsive controls.
“It has an amazing aesthetic without getting in the way of gameplay, nice features that others don't have such as an undo button, as well as calculating the fewest moves it should take to complete a puzzle and showing you how you compare.”
“Appealing visuals, nice music, responsive controls, and fun and relaxing gameplay.”
“Aesthetic is nice.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily limited to a brief tutorial, leaving players without a compelling narrative to drive their engagement. Many users express a desire for more storyline options or depth, as the lack of a substantial plot diminishes the overall motivation to continue playing. The abundance of puzzles offers entertainment, but it feels disconnected from any meaningful story progression.
“At the same time, it doesn't really have any external reason to keep playing; there's no story (well, except the minuscule one in the tutorial). Everything is unlocked from the beginning, and the number of puzzles is so big that any kind of 'completeness' just will not happen. This keeps you entertained just as long as doing slide puzzles keeps you entertained.”
“At the same time, it doesn't really have any external reason to keep playing; there's no story (well, except the minuscule one in the tutorial). Everything is unlocked from the beginning, and the number of puzzles is so big that any kind of 'completeness' just will not happen. This keeps you entertained just as long as doing slide puzzles keeps you entertained.”
