Vaccine
- April 13, 2020
- Adam Thompson
Get on Steam"Vaccine" is a hexagonal puzzler available for Windows and Mac where players master simple levels in addictive and challenging missions to save the world. The game also includes an endless mode for a unique and ongoing escape, and a free Android version is included with purchase. The goal is to solve the puzzles and help eradicate the global pandemic.
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Reviews
- Vaccine offers a neat and clean puzzle experience, reminiscent of Minesweeper, with a polished presentation.
- The game is great for short bursts of play and has high replayability due to its endless, procedurally generated puzzles.
- It is simple to learn and enjoyable, making it a good choice for casual gamers and those looking to play while multitasking.
- The game suffers from some coding issues, including small bugs and a frustrating need to guess, which can lead to losing progress.
- Many players feel that the game is overly simplistic, lacking additional modes, mechanics, or depth.
- The bright white background can be blinding for some players, indicating a need for a dark mode option.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and polished, focusing on minimalism without additional modes or mechanics. However, it suffers from a reliance on guessing, which can lead to frustrating game overs and loss of resources.
“The presentation is minimal but polished, and the gameplay is straight to the point.”
“No other modes, no other mechanics, no achievements, no cards, nothing... the biggest sin of the game is that many times you have to guess... and you lose medicine, resulting in game over.”
“The gameplay is frustratingly simplistic, lacking depth and variety, which makes it feel repetitive quickly.”
“The lack of diverse gameplay options makes it feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The app features a monetization model free from microtransactions and advertisements, providing a seamless user experience.
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, noting that the satisfaction of overcoming challenges enhances their desire to revisit the experience.
“I enjoyed the satisfaction of overcoming that, and afterwards, there is a lot of replayability.”
