Zhed

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Zhed is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Ground Control Studios and was released on April 16, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

ZHED is an instant classic puzzle game. Based on a simple mechanic, it builds onto increasingly complex puzzles that challenge you to a level you would not imagine. No timers, no clocks, no stars and no tricks, just pure puzzles for you to enjoy.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music2 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

ZHED offers a unique and engaging puzzle mechanic that challenges players to think critically and creatively.
The game features a minimalist design and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and easy to navigate.
With 100 levels and a gradual increase in difficulty, players can enjoy hours of brain-teasing fun without the pressure of a timer.

The difficulty curve can be inconsistent, with some levels being significantly harder than others, leading to frustration.
Certain puzzle elements, like 'red herrings', can feel unnecessary and detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks a tutorial or clear explanation of mechanics, which may leave some players confused at the start.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around a unique and minimalist puzzle mechanic that effectively engages players with its brain-teasing challenges, reminiscent of nonograms. While the core mechanic is simple and repetitive, it offers a smooth experience that gradually increases in difficulty, making it a fun yet limited time-waster. Overall, the game excels in its presentation and execution, despite lacking variety in mechanics and patterns.
- “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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered low due to the presence of 100 levels, as players may not find much incentive to replay them unless they wish to experience the same content again.
- “There are 100 levels, so replayability is low. I guess unless you want to do the levels all over again.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to replay it.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and pleasant, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users find it repetitive and lacking in personality, with a focus on droning electronic sounds.
- “Relaxing music that's nice to listen to.”
- “Nice music and sounds.”
- “It has one mechanic, offers very repetitive, droning electronic music with very little personality.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by basic geometry and flat colors, featuring a minimalistic design that includes palette swaps at various levels. Overall, the visuals are simple and lack complexity.
- “The visuals are minimalistic yet effective, creating a unique aesthetic.”
- “The graphics feature basic geometry and flat colors, with a refreshing palette swap every few levels.”
- “The visuals are basic geometry and flat colors, with a palette swap every few levels.”
- “The graphics are minimalistic.”