Puzzle Cube

Puzzle Cube

released on Oct 11, 2016

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Puzzle Cube

released on Oct 11, 2016

Three in a row, but in 3d!


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I'll start with the positives. The general idea is very good: a 3D puzzle game in which you need to look at a cube from multiple dimensions in order to figure out the solution. And in the early levels, it works great! It's complemented by relaxing music and a good, clear, consistent visual style.

But the innovation and charm wears down as you progress to the later levels. It gradually becomes less about figuring out a solution and more of "click everything until something works". Often, I've accidentally stumbled into a puzzle's solution instead of solving it, or progress pretty far into a puzzle only to realize that moves made earlier had rendered the puzzle unsolvable and that I'd need to start it over again. Neither of these are good feelings; one because I was robbed of the "eureka" moment that makes great puzzle games so satisfying, and the other because I realize I wasted my time. And while the game's music is generally fine, there's only ONE music track in the whole game. The longer you play, the more irritating it gets, especially when you're struggling to figure out a solution to a complex puzzle.

As nice as the idea is, the execution leaves a lot to be desired.