Unium
- March 26, 2015
- Kittehface Software
Get on SteamUnium is a puzzle game where you draw a single line to flip tiles from black to white and vice versa. With over 100 levels, each with potentially hundreds of solutions, players can unlock harder puzzles and learn what strategies work. A level editor and Steam Workshop integration allow for creating and sharing user-generated content, making it a great pick-up-and-play experience for both casual and dedicated players.
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Reviews
- Unium offers a simple yet challenging puzzle experience with over 100 levels that gradually increase in difficulty, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- The game features a level editor and Steam Workshop integration, allowing players to create and share custom puzzles, which adds significant replayability.
- Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, with soothing music and a minimalistic design that helps maintain focus on the puzzles.
- Some players feel that the advanced puzzles can become overly complicated, requiring multiple line crossings that detract from the simplicity of the game's concept.
- The lack of a robust hint system can lead to frustration, as players may struggle to solve certain puzzles without adequate guidance.
- While the game is enjoyable, some reviewers noted that it may not hold their attention for long periods, as it can become repetitive after completing the main puzzles.
- music19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and soothing, enhancing the overall vibe while solving puzzles. However, some players noted a lack of variety in the soundtrack, leading to repetitiveness over time. While the ambient tracks are appreciated for their calming effect, they can become tiresome during extended play sessions, prompting some users to suggest the option to turn off the music.
“Both music and graphics are of simple design, which is fine as you are not disturbed and can fully concentrate on the puzzles.”
“Unium presents a good puzzle element accompanied by good and relaxing music.”
“Very relaxed puzzler, with the music adding to the nice vibe.”
“I wish there was a better variety of music with the game, because the same ambient noises over and over got really tiresome.”
“Music can get annoying if played for too long; either do longer pauses or turn it off as explained above.”
“Music is soothing, though a little sleep inducing because it's so calm.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Unium features straightforward gameplay centered around a single mechanic: drawing a line to cover all black squares on a grid. While the puzzles lack depth and additional mechanics, the game effectively utilizes its simplicity, offering a smooth and enjoyable experience that can be challenging to master. Overall, it delivers exactly what it promises as a simple-mechanic puzzle game.
“Unium is a puzzle game with simple mechanics: draw a single line in a way to cover all black squares in a grid.”
“No bugs and smooth, simple gameplay that is astoundingly hard to master.”
“Its puzzles do not provide depth in terms of new mechanics, but is able to do a lot with what it has.”
“And that’s all the mechanics.”
“It's nice that it has various difficulty levels but sadly there aren't many mechanics.”
“Don't expect anything fancy here, the design is just a backdrop for the actual gameplay, even if it looks a bit bland.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a simple and minimalistic design that, while not visually striking, effectively allows players to concentrate on the challenging puzzles. This understated aesthetic serves as a backdrop, ensuring that the focus remains on gameplay rather than elaborate visuals.
“Neat visuals and music too.”
“Bland looking visuals and simplistic sound design are just the backdrop for the head-bashingly hard puzzles.”
“It might not be the most visually interesting game around; however, its minimal aesthetic means you’ll be keenly focused on the problem at hand rather than ogling all the pretty colors.”
“Both music and graphics are of simple design, which is fine as you are not disturbed and can fully concentrate on the puzzles.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the challenging achievements and alternate solutions to riddles that encourage multiple playthroughs, others feel that the low price point does not compensate for a lack of substantial replay value.
“There are challenging achievements to be obtained, often requiring players to solve given riddles in a particular, alternate manner, adding to the game's replayability.”
“The game offers multiple paths and endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and strategies on subsequent playthroughs.”
“With a variety of character builds and play styles, each run feels unique, enhancing the overall replayability of the game.”
“It's price point is cheap; that said, there is no replayability here.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
