Vignettes
- March 6, 2019
- Pol Clarissou
Vignettes' puzzles and charm manage to overcome a few segments that don't work very well.
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Get on Apple Store"Vignettes is a text-free exploration game where objects transform as you rotate them, leading you through a variety of settings and moods. With interactive and playful elements, players can rescue a cat, re-enact the moon landing, conduct scientific studies, and more, all set to an original soundtrack by David Kanaga. This Steam release is an enhanced version of the popular mobile game, with new content and improved features."
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging puzzle mechanic that encourages exploration and creativity.
- It has a charming art style and delightful sound design that enhance the overall experience.
- Players appreciate the sense of discovery and satisfaction from solving puzzles without needing a guide.
- Some puzzles can be overly complex or confusing, leading to frustration for players.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There are occasional bugs and finicky mechanics that can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, minimalist art style and vibrant colors, creating a unique and calming aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the creative approach to visuals, which enhances the gameplay experience while balancing simplicity with depth. Overall, the art direction is seen as a standout feature that complements the game's adventurous and puzzling elements.
“I love these things because they make me think about the adventurous potential of computer graphics, and what's lost in a push towards realism.”
“Creative little game with a colorful and smooth art style.”
“Beautiful, minimalist art style.”
“It is presented with no words, which is a blessing for the aesthetics but a curse for the sometimes complicated ideas the game tries to convey.”
- music9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its awesomeness, fitting playfulness, and ability to enhance the overall experience. While many players find the soundtrack delightful and enjoyable, some have noted that it can be perceived as annoying by others. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's unique atmosphere and charm.
“Fun unique idea, great artwork, great music/sound, delightful little moments of revelation, enjoyable and attainable achievements.”
“A lovely little game with a unique gameplay mechanic, great colors/graphics and nice music.”
“The music is also super fitting, playful and simple.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique mechanics centered around puzzles involving time, object states, and colors, optimized for mobile devices. While the charming design and exploration elements are appealing, players may find the accidental solving of puzzles and crossing of barriers disorienting. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy innovative puzzle mechanics.
“Fun little indie game, the gameplay is optimized for tablets and mobile phones.”
“A lovely little game with a unique gameplay mechanic, great colors, graphics, and nice music.”
“It is easy to accidentally solve puzzles and cross one-way barriers, which can be disorienting and a little irritating, but it's a necessary consequence of the game's mechanics.”
“Under this mechanic are more puzzles regarding time, an object's state, and color.”
“This is a simple charming game about puzzles and exploration, based on a spatial orientation mechanic.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have expressed frustration with the recent update that introduced a complex and optional level, which many find tedious and chore-like. Additionally, some quests and adventure elements are perceived as overly complicated, leading to a lack of completion.
“My only downvote would go for the last update, which added a tedious (but optional) level that is way too complex for its own good and feels rather like a chore, if anything.”
“There are some slightly more tedious 'quest/adventure' aspects of the game that I have not completed, mainly because some of them are difficult to understand.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has fairly low replayability and is relatively short, leading some users to feel that its price is too high, especially when compared to a cheaper mobile version.
“The overall game is short and has fairly low replay value, so the asking price is a bit high, especially given that there is a mobile version for much cheaper.”
“Fairly low replay value and is quite short in general.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for mobile devices, providing a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience on tablets and phones.
“Fun little indie game; the gameplay is optimized for tablets and mobile phones.”
“The game runs smoothly on various devices, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized, making it accessible for players with different hardware.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable and engaging, but players have noted some bugs that affect stability. Overall, it is considered a great experience despite these minor issues.
“The game is enjoyable, but it suffers from frequent bugs that disrupt the experience.”
“While the puzzles are engaging, the instability of the game makes it frustrating to play.”
“I love the concept, but the constant crashes make it hard to stay immersed.”
