
Simple Machines is a minimalist physics puzzle game.
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Simple Machines is a minimalist physics puzzle game where you control different kinds of platforms to guide the colored balls to the exit.
110 Levels
Relaxing music
Minimalist visuals
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Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch +17 more
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Disclaimer: A copy of this game was provided by the developer. Simple Machines starts as a casual physics puzzle game, quickly becoming challenging, that relies on quick thinking, fast reactions, proper timing and tracking multiple balls at the same time in the later levels. The level progression is good with new mechanics and interesting level designs being introduced. Don't hope to complete every level on your first try because some of the levels start already in motion and several levels can be completed in different ways. The graphics are minimalistic and they give great visual clarity making it clear how the events will roll out and how you have to react to them, but you can use the trial and error method as well. There is relaxing music to help with the frustrating nature of the game. The only negative point I could see about the game would be the big difficulty spike in the last 10 levels which will give you a challenge compared to the previous levels. But that can also be a positive point if you chase challenges. Gadget update: Additional 30 challenging levels were added to the game in this free update. The new gadgets add variety and require precise timing. It took me longer to solve the new 30 levels compared to the previous 80. Dark mode has been added as well. For achievement hunters: Simply complete all 110 levels which I made a video walkthrough for. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2101773686
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[table] [tr] [th][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33501916/]Follow my curator for more great game recommendations![/url][/th] [/tr] [/table] Simple Machines is a part puzzle, part quick reaction game where your job is to guide one or more balls through increasingly more complex 2D mazes. Levels start pretty easy, rotate a platform up or down by clicking on it to allow the ball to fall but new ways to change the trajectory of the ball are introduced often. Jump the balls, carry them on moving platforms, open and shut platforms, switches, speed boosts, rotating elements that can catch the ball and more. Later levels also include grey objects and balls that instantly kill your balls should they come into contact with them. Like a lot of the $1 minimalist puzzle games, it’s 4/5ths tutorial and 1/5th of the best challenging levels. I do wish some games would include more of these challenging levels as they are really quite good and a few of them demand very precise timing and when you get it right there is a definite feeling of accomplishment. The sound and visuals are great across all 80 levels and for the price asked the 2 hours or so are well spent, it just needs some more complex levels as that’s where the game really shines.
[h1]Divertido e frustrante[/h1] [b]Simple Machines[/b] é mais um jogo de puzzle minimalista que usa e abusa de física 2D (feito na engine Unity). A proposta do jogo é usar mecanismos já programados para levar a(s) bolinha(s) para seu(s) respectivo(s) lugar(es). A mecânica é bem simples, porém o que vai incomodar muita gente é o "timing" (gatilho) no momento certo. Nas fases mais avançadas você terá que lidar com duas ou até três bolinhas ao mesmo tempo. Isso vai deixar muita gente irritada, principalmente se você é ruim com multitarefas ou não tem bons reflexos. Várias vezes passei raiva por tentar e tentar até conseguir passar de uma única fase. Como sou aspirante de jogos de puzzle não irei negativar o jogo, mas [b]tenha isso em mente antes de jogar[/b]. A música e efeitos sonoros são simples e cumprem seu papel, assim como todo jogo de puzzle minimalista.
[h1]A neat, minimalistic physics puzzle game offers both brain-teasers and (mostly) fair timing puzzles[/h1] [i]Disclaimer: Pre-release copy received free from the developer through Curator Connect.[/i] In the wake of minimalistic puzzle games such as [i]Hook[/i] and [i]Zenge[/i] comes [b]Simple Machines[/b], a physics variant within the genre. Base idea in [i]Simple Machines[/i] is to get the colored balls (1-3 per level) into their respectable goals by operating the namesakes of the game. All control is through mouse clicks on hotspots. [h1]Gameplay: The machines[/h1] The machines have very specific functions: some just tilt one way, others move or split, yet some can bounce or speed the balls up. Some levels have intermediate goals of picking keys to open ways, or you can operate the locks yourself. At its simplest, you just use each machine once and physics handles the rest, with virtually no chance of failure. Neato! At its most complex, there's a puzzle to solve and you have to time it right too. Between moving platforms, operating keys and managing the kill zones or the black balls of death, the timing puzzles become almost unfair. Through sweat, practice, and patience, you will prevail. Though, the timing puzzles fresh in mind, I still would have preferred a keyboard shortcut for operating the locks. Speedy mouse precision should not be a requisite in a physics puzzle, in my opinion. [h1]Minimalistic to the core[/h1] The only options are the ability to restart a level or go to level selection, and the music mute button. Music is pleasant and chill. Frankly, I think that's enough. Only additional feature I can think that someone might like is a night mode. My playthrough was essentially bug-free. [h1]Puzzle candy[/h1] I completed the 80 levels and thus the game (including 8 achievements for level completions) in just below 2 hours. I think it was just the right length. There is also sequel-potential in adding more machines. [h1]Recommended for fans of casual puzzle games.[/h1] [url=http://store.steampowered.com/curator/9997062/]~Twistorian Curator~[/url]
一款需要簡單的記憶能力,將平台按照順序按下。 非「解謎」遊戲,單純享受解謎樂趣的玩家可能要失望了。 比較算是記下順序和比手速的遊戲吧,畢竟就算知道要怎麼按,還是會反應不夠快出匹漏。 後面的關卡也必須反覆嘗試,一步一步找出最佳解法。 過程中雖然頻頻失敗,但是反覆的過程中有進步時,就能感受到一股興奮的泉源湧入。
A little puzzle games with marble contraption's 68/100
kox gierka ;D
反射神経が必要なアクションゲーム、パズルとはいいたくないなぁ タイミングを見計らって、クリックしたり、場所を変えながらクリックしたりしてボールをゴールまで運ぶ 反射神経があまりよろしくない私にはかなり難しいゲームだったが クリアできるとうれしくなったので面白いゲームです
Handsome developer!!!
simples, porém divertido
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