Yon Paradox
- May 5, 2016
- Digital Mantis
Get on Steam"Yon Paradox" is a puzzle game where you must repair a time machine while avoiding past versions of yourself caused by a time-distortion wave. To do so, you need to solve mini puzzles to retrieve gears and progress, all while planning your actions and remembering what you've done to avoid a fatal time paradox. The game features four unique environments in a cyber world and offers multiple ways to challenge your brain.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and engaging concept that combines time travel with puzzle-solving, creating a fun and exciting experience.
- Players appreciate the replayability and challenge of the game, as it encourages quick thinking and strategy to avoid past selves.
- The visual style is bold and colorful, adding to the overall appeal of the game.
- The game suffers from significant issues such as lack of checkpoints, requiring players to restart from the beginning after failure, which can be frustrating.
- Many players report technical problems, including low-resolution graphics, unresponsive controls, and glitches that hinder gameplay.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks essential features like a tutorial, clear instructions, and options for customizing controls.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed experience, with some players finding the puzzle mechanics frustrating due to their difficulty and occasional glitches, while others appreciate the fun and engaging nature of the mechanics once they grasp the objectives. The inclusion of a time paradox element adds tension, though the "insta-death" mechanic can be off-putting initially. Overall, the puzzles are deemed enjoyable and challenging, appealing to those who appreciate mind-bending gameplay.
“But once you get the sense of what you are supposed to do and where you are supposed to do it, the mechanics are fun.”
“The (almost) 'insta-death' mechanic irked me slightly early on, but since this is evidently a shorter game, I think it's more than acceptable.”
“There are rare glitches that cause items to become floaty, but nothing that affects gameplay.”
“I found the puzzles enjoyable and adequately mind-bending for my own tastes, and I like the added element of tension the game throws at you with its time paradox mechanic.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for being low-resolution, which can become visually tiring over time. However, many players appreciate the overall aesthetics and find the artwork appealing, highlighting a positive reception of the game's artistic concept.
“Aside from that, I actually quite like the aesthetics.”
“I love the concept behind this game, and I personally found the artwork quite appealing.”
“The graphics are very low-resolution, so it's a bit grating to look at after a while.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but many players feel it lacks depth, with minimal dialogue and a sense of emptiness. Additionally, the absence of a tutorial system further detracts from the narrative experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The game feels empty, no dialogue, no real story; it feels like there should be some sort of tutorial system as well.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease. Many users appreciate its ability to create a tranquil atmosphere, enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is solid, with only occasional minor glitches causing items to appear floaty; however, these issues do not impact gameplay.
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that "Yon Paradox" offers good replayability due to its multiple difficulty levels and the need for several playthroughs to solve all the puzzles, providing a satisfying experience despite its shorter overall length.
“This isn't a long game, but considering it will take you several run-throughs to complete all the puzzles, plus there are a variety of difficulty levels, you can get a decent amount of enjoyment and replayability out of 'Yon Paradox.'”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its comedic moments, particularly highlighted by amusing speedrun fails that provide entertainment and laughter for players.
“The game is filled with hilarious speedrun fails that had me laughing out loud.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, especially during the speedrun segments.”
“I couldn't stop chuckling at the ridiculous speedrun fails throughout the game.”
