Zhed
- April 16, 2020
- Ground Control Studios
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Reviews
- ZHED features a unique and engaging puzzle mechanic that offers a refreshing take on the genre.
- The game has a sleek presentation and smooth gameplay, making it enjoyable to complete puzzles.
- It provides a good challenge with balanced progression, keeping players entertained for hours.
- The difficulty curve is inconsistent, with some levels being significantly harder than others for no clear reason.
- Certain puzzle elements, like 'red herring' stages, feel unnecessary and can lead to frustration.
- The game lacks variety in mechanics and visuals, which may make it feel repetitive over time.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a unique and minimalist puzzle mechanic that allows players to manipulate numbered blocks to "paint" tiles in a straight line, providing a smooth and engaging experience. While the game excels in its simplicity and presentation, it lacks depth and variety, making it more of a casual time-waster than a complex challenge. Overall, it offers hours of entertainment but may feel repetitive due to its singular focus.
“I haven't seen this puzzle mechanic before, but it plays really well and fits perfectly as a minimalist puzzler for my Steam Deck.”
“With its excellent gameplay, sleek presentation, and engaging puzzles, it's sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.”
“Simple yet engaging game, really smooth gameplay and presentation.”
“It has one mechanic, offers a very repetitive, droning electronic music with very little personality.”
“There are no other mechanics, no sub-logics which appear as you play, and there are not a lot of patterns either.”
“It's a fun little time waster with not much to offer past its one mechanic.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a repetitive and droning electronic style that lacks personality, contributing to a monotonous experience.
“It has one mechanic and offers very repetitive, droning electronic music with very little personality.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by simplistic geometry and flat colors, with minimal variation achieved through palette swaps in different levels.
“The visuals are basic geometry and flat colors, with a palette swap every few levels.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
