Tricone Lab

Disclaimer: I was given a key by the developer due to my having enjoyed other, similar games, which was a first for me, and was pretty cool. :) No request was made in exchange for this key other than general beta-level feedback. This review is simply because I genuinely enjoyed the game. Tricone Lab is a 2D puzzle game where you seek to create a certain number of "tricones" by joining three individually cones into a catalyst. A variety of obstacles may be in your way, whether barriers, other catalyzers which will steal the cones, or needing to transport/clone/etc various tools in order to establish the final set of cones necessary in the proper location. A few of the levels are quite difficult, but there's an excellent series of tutorial levels which ramp the difficulty in a way that allows you to explore each newly-introduced mechanic. The game is still in early access, and there's a few known bugs on the forum which are getting ironed out, but none of the ones which I ran into are gamebreaking or mess with the experience whatsoever - typically a graphical glitch, or the like, which can be solved by reloading the level. The game has a complete set of authoring tools, allowing users to create their own levels which can be shared via the Tricone Labs website. All in all, it took me roughly 5 hours to complete all the levels that came with the game, and it left me wanting more - I'm actually trying my hand at making a level or two right now, which is something I practically never do, and as I got the game for free, I bought an extra copy to gift to a friend, which is some of the highest praise I can offer. If you enjoy puzzle games, this is likely right up your alley.

Do you like those logic puzzles like, "Can you make four triangles with six toothpicks?" If you like logical deduction brainteasers and minimalist design, you might love Tricone Lab. It's very simple to learn, but difficult to master. Customizable, very unique, and challenging. Personally, I'm terrible at logic and math, and still managed to complete twenty of the puzzles before getting stumped. I appreciate a game that is difficult. I also appreciate how considerate the developer was towards people with disabilities in creating the game. The high contrast is visually accessible, and there is even a colorblind mode. Negatives? The game is a bit buggy, and is not cheap. If you're as bad at logical puzzles as I am, you may not even make it halfway through the game. Overall, though, I recommend this to anyone who loves logic puzzles and wants to support a talented independent developer. I received this game for free.

A challenging logic puzzle game. There are 5 levels of difficulty and the level is indicated for each puzzle. New bio-logic mechanics are introduced as you progress. Even though there is not much current activity in the discussion forum, Josh, the developer, still monitors it and has recently provided me with a hint at solving a puzzle I was having particular difficulties with. His hints are...cryptic...but then, you don't want the answers handed to you on a plate, do you? As another reviewer noted, a "gem" of a game.

楼上说的对, 这么有创意的解谜游戏不多见了, 推荐一个~

比较有特色的解谜游戏，没中文，不过里面英文也比较简单。 还是挺烧脑的，最后一关关键在于[spoiler]复制4倍道具[/spoiler]。 通过就全成就。

Does not have fullscreen mode. Now, borderless windowed (which the game features) would be enough, but ... its resolution list is limited. By far [b]most[/b] games list resolutions up to my 4K desktop (Windows 10, newest patches), but this one doesn't, max is something around 3000. So I have the choice to play with a window centered on my screen that either has borders or doesn't have borders. But no fullscreen. That's just too low tech, and the game isn't good/nostalgic/magical/whatever enough to warrant such a flaw. Refunded it.

Though got a crash in first minute, the game works fine set to native res. A new approach to puzzles is really freshening. Fine interface for what is aimed, good atmosphre with the animation and music. No-brainer to get at discount if you generally like puzzles.

単調なパズルが続くがもの作ってる感覚があるし、効果音も良いので続けられる。 とはいえ、状態数が多いので適当にやってもクリアできない。 パズルゲーの合間にちょうど良いパズル。

起動時にJAVAのランタイムをインストールしろと要求されてゲームが始められない。そんなもの入れなくてもゲームが出来る様にしてほしい。内容以前の問題。JAVAを入れたくない人は買ってはいけない。

Years ago I played this game and the dev requested a review. I didn't, for some reason... But this game is still pretty unknown but I know it's good.