VOI is a single-player simulation game that utilizes XOR logic in its puzzles. Players are given various draggable geometric shapes to combine and match with the target shape. With a minimalistic design, cool music, and easy-to-use controls , VOI offers a relaxing yet challenging experience, but beware of bugs that may affect gameplay.
Reviews
- Fun and easy to understand, making it a relaxing experience.
- Unique puzzle mechanics that challenge spatial reasoning and creativity.
- Great value for the price, providing a decent amount of gameplay for a low cost.
- Very short, with only 66 levels that can be completed quickly.
- Lacks a proper ending or feedback upon completion, which can feel anticlimactic.
- Some technical issues, such as glitches and a small play area that can hinder gameplay.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging core mechanic that revolves around manipulating shapes to create patterns, reminiscent of tangram puzzles. While the puzzles are clever and the tutorial effectively introduces the mechanics, many players find the overall experience somewhat lacking due to limited content and replayability. The game is praised for its unique design and relaxing atmosphere, but some technical issues and a short playtime detract from its potential.
“The mechanic is simple to grasp, and it was fun to finish.”
“It's a unique puzzle game, which is fairly basic in its mechanics, but at the same time, quite a bit of fun.”
“This is a very intuitive and simple puzzle game that is complicated enough to require some experimentation without causing frustration.”
“Mechanically, the game is about as bare bones as you can get.”
“The only problem is that it's too short and doesn't do anything to build off the base game mechanic.”
“- the gameplay itself is wonky: getting pieces near the edges of the board will make them go back to their original position, even when you've technically placed them still inside the boundaries of the board.”
- music21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as soothing and ambient, enhancing the relaxing gameplay experience without being intrusive. While some players appreciate its calming qualities, others find it repetitive or unappealing, with limited options for customization. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the atmosphere, though it may not be memorable for everyone.
“The minimalist design and the soft music make it quite relaxing to play.”
“The music is just ambient chillout music, and the sounds are soft chimes, so you're not jarred from your relaxed gameplay.”
“Music is nice and soothing, I had no urge to turn it off.”
“The only downsides are it's short (66 puzzles), the music suffers from a little clipping, and the small grid you have to work with feels limiting.”
“There's no options other than to disable music or sound effects, and no exit button.”
“Music is kinda boring though.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the reviewed games vary significantly, with "Guilty Gear -Strive-" showcasing impressive 2D/3D hybrid visuals and animations, though marred by framerate slowdowns and glitches. In contrast, a simpler puzzle game features a clean and crisp art style, but also suffers from minor graphical issues despite its basic presentation. Overall, while some titles impress with their visual flair, others struggle with unexpected graphical problems.
“Amazing graphics and animations.”
“The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in 'Guilty Gear -Strive-'.”
“Really lovely crisp simple art style puzzle game.”
“On top of that, I experienced a lot of framerate slowdowns and visual glitches, which really should not happen with graphics like this.”
“There’s little in the way of flair; the entire presentation is as basic as the puzzle mechanic, with simple but clean visuals and a single relaxing background track playing at all times.”
“No biggie, but with how little graphics there are, it's quite surprising to then have graphics messed up at all.”
- stability14 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting various bugs and glitches, including freezing during level selection, framerate slowdowns, and visual issues. While some players note that it runs adequately on Linux through Proton, others experience significant problems, particularly with the Steam overlay and alt-tabbing, indicating that the game may not be fully optimized for PC despite its mobile origins. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, its stability issues detract from the overall experience.
“I read that it's a mobile port, but it runs great on PC too without any problems with controls and such.”
“The game is buggy and not user-friendly.”
“Freezes upon level selection.”
“I experienced a lot of framerate slowdowns and visual glitches, which really should not happen with graphics like this.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with some players noting potential for creative exploration in puzzle-solving, while others feel the lack of workshop functionality significantly diminishes its value for repeated play. Despite its decent core gameplay, many reviewers express that it does not offer substantial incentives for replaying.
“I think this game has great replayability potential. Coming from my graphic design background, there are so many wrong answers for these puzzles that you can create some pretty cool patterns and turn those into anything. This was actually an object logo exercise for one of my classes.”
“Even at full price, it's a quality game that's worth the money they're charging, especially if you appreciate replayability.”
“The core gameplay is decent, but without workshop functionality, there's limited replay value.”
“Even at full price, it's a quality game that's worth the dollar they're charging, so long as you're not getting hung up on replayability.”
“Not a huge replay value.”
“No replay value.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a colorful and minimalist visual style, featuring a simple color palette that fosters a calm and pleasant environment. Players appreciate the relaxing ambiance, which enhances the overall experience of the puzzle game.
“The game's visual style, simple color palette, and minimal design create a calm and pleasant atmosphere.”
“Its minimalist design and relaxing atmosphere are appreciated by players.”
“'Voi' is a puzzle game that stands out for its simple design and relaxing atmosphere.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, with multiple reviews noting that it can feel repetitive or tedious at times.
“It's a bit grindy sometimes.”
“The game can feel a bit grindy.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both funny and relaxing, contributing to an enjoyable and lighthearted experience for players.
“The humor in this game is both clever and lighthearted, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
“The comedic timing is spot on, adding a delightful twist to the gameplay.”