yarne

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yarne is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by rowan wood and was released on April 1, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Play the browser-based demo (25/100 levels) here Play the (old but soon to be updated) iOS prototype here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/Jc6Q5mVT You can also purchase windows/mac builds here. Purchase on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1548190/Yarne/

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Yarne offers a unique and addicting puzzle experience that is both relaxing and challenging, making it suitable for players of all ages.
The minimalist aesthetic and well-designed levels create a meditative atmosphere, with beautiful color palettes that enhance the gameplay.
The game features intuitive mechanics that are easy to pick up, allowing players to learn through play while providing a satisfying sense of progression.

The game lacks essential PC features such as settings, achievements, and proper menus, which detracts from the overall experience.
There are minor bugs and jankiness present, including issues with legal moves and a confusing counting system for puzzle solutions.
The game feels abandoned by the developers, with no support or updates, leaving players with a sense of uncertainty about its future.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is described as a soothing atmospheric loop that enhances the meditative experience, perfectly complementing the relaxing gameplay. While there are limited audio settings, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the overall enjoyment, making the game a worthwhile purchase for its engaging puzzles and calming soundscape.
- “The music is just a nice atmospheric loop that gives the game a fairly meditative feeling.”
- “The music fits perfectly with the relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Simple fun puzzling to a relaxing soundtrack, and at $3 it's so insanely worth it.”
- “In fact, there are no in-game settings at all, except for a mute button that for some reason affects sound effects but not the background music.”
- “The background music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying, detracting from the overall experience.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the music lacks variety and fails to enhance the atmosphere of the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's graphics feature a minimalist aesthetic characterized by pixellated lines on single-colour backgrounds, which some players appreciate for its presentation. However, the lack of settings and noticeable jankiness detracts from the overall visual experience.
- “The presentation is generally well done and follows a minimalist aesthetic.”
- “The minimalist aesthetic does not excuse the lack of settings and several elements of jankiness.”
- “The visuals are just pixellated lines on single-colour backgrounds.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay features simple mechanics with the introduction of walls as a new element in later sets, while also offering interesting choices and a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “Wow, this game has it all: interesting gameplay and choice selection, followed up with a relaxing soundtrack.”
- “The mechanics are fairly simple, making it accessible for new players.”
- “The mechanics are fairly simple.”
- “Later sets introduce longer or shorter strings, but walls are the only real new mechanic the game has to offer.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a soothing and meditative quality, enhanced by a fitting musical loop that contributes to a relaxing experience.
- “The music is just a nice atmospheric loop that gives the game a fairly meditative feeling.”
- “The music fits perfectly with the relaxing atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the levels are well-designed and exhibit interesting patterns, the absence of an endless mode limits the game's replayability, leaving players wanting more variety and extended play options.
- “The levels are mostly well-made and often resolve into neat patterns, which enhances the overall experience.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes in the game encourages multiple playthroughs, making it highly replayable.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic elements and random events that keep players engaged.”