Vertex Dispenser

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Vertex Dispenser is an abstract real-time strategy game with mathematical puzzle elements. Move around a geometric surface and lay claim to your territory. Protect it by capturing solid faces for defense. Manipulate the colours of your vertices to gain power for special abilities. Balance your time between attacking, defending, expanding and colouring to survive and defeat your enemies.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics that create an immersive experience.
Gameplay is engaging and challenging, appealing to fans of logic puzzles and strategy.
The audio design is exceptional, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game suffers from a lack of polish in its UI and graphics, making it feel unrefined.
There are reports of technical issues, including crashes on certain systems without adequate support.
The steep learning curve and difficulty may overwhelm some players, making it less accessible.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it slow and tedious despite its interesting aesthetics and depth. While it offers a unique experience reminiscent of chess and falling block puzzles, many feel it lacks polish and can be frustrating, as evidenced by the absence of achievements even after extensive playtime.
- “I commend the creator for doing something very different, and not trying to dumb down the mechanics.”
- “One of very few games in the CRTs genre, its depth and complexity stem from mechanics reminiscent of a falling block puzzle game.”
- “It's deceptive in that it has the aesthetics of a casual game but the gameplay of chess.”
- “I have to say that I never got a single achievement in this game - after over 60 hours of gameplay.”
- “One of very few games in the CRTS genre, its depth and complexity stem from mechanics reminiscent of a falling block puzzle game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "vertex dispenser" are intentionally minimalistic, which some players feel could benefit from additional polish, particularly in the user interface. Despite this simplicity, the game remains engaging and enjoyable, emphasizing problem-solving and competitive strategy over visual complexity.
- “A deceptively simple and graphically minimal game with chill electronic music, Vertex Dispenser is both fun and challenging - offering one part problem solving and one part competitive strategy.”
- “Don't get disturbed by the graphics; it is very fun and you really have to use your brain if you want to be good at this.”
- “The game could do with a bit of polish in its UI and graphics.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “I found the story to be completely absent.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with a slow pace that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite initial interest, the lack of polish contributes to a feeling of monotony over time.
- “Meh, looks interesting but in the end it is not very fun. It looks and feels unpolished, the gameplay is slow, and after a short while, it becomes more tedious than enjoyable.”
- “The grinding is excessive and feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous and uninspired.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "vertex dispenser" is characterized by chill electronic vibes that complement its deceptively simple and minimalistic design, enhancing the game's fun and challenging blend of problem-solving and competitive strategy.
- “A deceptively simple and graphically minimal game with chill electronic music, Vertex Dispenser is both fun and challenging - offering one part problem solving and one part competitive strategy.”