[b]replicated[/b] is a really good puzzler about selecting some of the cubes on a level so they're connected by at least one side and in a way that unselected ones end up being the same shape. [b]51 levels altogether[/b], 35 regular ones, 5 hidden, 10 added a year after release, and 1 to end the journey with, resulting in a total playtime of [b]about 2 hours[/b] (or less based on your perspective perception). no timer or move limit.
[b]controls work well[/b], left click to select, another left click to deselect, right click to rotate the camera, mouse wheel to zoom in/out, and when you think you're done, click the tick in the corner. if the solution is correct, you can go to the next level (only one is unlocked at a time), if not, the level resets, but there are never too many cubes on a level, so it's not an issue. in fact, it's easier to start over by clicking the tick than deselecting every object yourself. there's also a [b]marking mode[/b] that lets you color blocks differently with a second click, but these don't count towards actually selected blocks for the solution.
[b]the presentation is excellent[/b], unintrusive audio (though the sound effect for deselecting is a bit loud) and pretty cute graphics. once the tutorial is done, you'll get a sidekick who has something to say about every level and there's even a [b]hint system[/b]: find all the objects around the level, then click your assistant to get some help.
windowed mode and resolutions are available, as well as a few volume settings for music. not a slider and there's none for sound effects, plus level numbers aren't visible while playing, but [b]the only major negative is the way hidden levels are presented.[/b] they are unlocked by solving simple 2d patterns found on some levels, which is yet another neat idea, but they're completely dark. clicking cubes lights them up and it's a pain in the neck to turn everything on, then figure out what's part of the pattern and turn the rest off again.
I can definitely recommend [b]replicated[/b], it doesn't overstay its welcome and there are a lot of small details to make it stand out more, but the price might be a bit high outside a sale.
