What's Missing?

I really enjoyed What's Missing. It stands out from the games I have played in this genre due to some clever mechanics and a thoughtful story which blended into the game play seamlessly. What's Missing isn't your typical spot the difference game. Yes, there are occasions when you have to study one room and then go into the next room and decipher what is missing, but these mechanics soon evolve into some surprising and imaginative puzzles, which involve some lateral thinking, Along the way you will uncover the meaning behind the puzzles, and reveal some of Gregory's most intimate secrets, in a well developed and interesting story. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3217722745 [h1]🕹️Gameplay🕹️[/h1] Gregory enters a room and must answer the question posed on the mirror. Sometimes, it is a simple question like "What's missing?" and you can go between each room as many times as you like to see what is in one room and not the next. On the mirror are the letters to the answer, although they may contain some red herrings, just to make it more difficult to fluke a guess. Selecting the correct answer opens the door to the next room, and this repeats through three different stages with many rooms in each stage. The questions start to differ, like "What's too small? or what's too large? and sometimes the question becomes obscure and metaphysical in nature. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3217722980 The game play mechanics were enjoyable and quite clever solutions are needed in places. I did get a little stumped on a few answers, but between the letters on the mirror and the hint button, which gives you a clue, I managed to solve all of them. Even if the clue doesn't help, there is a second option to highlight the correct letters form the list on the board, and that should be enough for most people to solve the question I think. The poignant story was a pleasant surprise and fitted in to the game really well, driving the game play forward. [h1]🍳Conclusion🍳[/h1] [quote][h2][b] There are a lot of budget games on the market that offer a similar experience to this, although What's Missing is a much superior offering with decent visuals and a variety of different mechanics that keep things interesting throughout. The addition of a decent story elevates the title and the whole package seemed polished and well designed. I could easily recommend this to casual game lovers, hidden object fans, and puzzle enthusiasts. [/b][/h2][/quote] [quote]Check out the Game Play video on our [url=https://youtu.be/zh4jaun-pRk] [b]You Tube channel[/b] [/url] for an idea of what to expect. [/quote] [quote][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32732116-IndieGems/] Follow [b]IndieGems[/b] [/url] for more reviews like this one. [/quote]

Very cute puzzle game. It had me thinking a couple of times. And who can resist riding a giant duck 🦆

Out-of-the-box differences turn this into a very fun and refreshing title. Although the game follows the current trend of anomaly-seeking, it features a unique mechanic. You play a man trapped in a mysterious room that keeps repeating itself every time you exit the door. The goal is to keep going and, hopefully, make it to the last door. The distinctive mechanic is that there is only one difference in the room, and it must be written on the magical mirror. The game already provides you with the correct letters, as well as some random ones; all you have to do is spell them. The object's name shows up when you point at it. This is a really helpful indication for folks who cannot spell. If you are unsure, you may always return to the "default" room and check to see what is missing. Furthermore, if you spend too long in a room, the mirror will provide a description suggestion while also highlighting only the correct characters. However, you do need to know words for things that can't be seen. The game begins with the obvious, but eventually introduces more abstract differences such as color. It also manages to surprise, as seen with the bogus error message when textures are absent or the character struggling to breathe when there is no air. Another twist is that the first room is only one part of the game. The game later brings you to a second stage where you look for a different type of difference, followed by a third stage where the difference is already written on the mirror and you must adjust the environment to fit the mirror's question. Compared to other difference games, this one also has a nice story. It’s not huge, but it eventually answers the game’s main question. There are several missable achievements in the game. You’ll have to start a new game to get them, but that shouldn’t be a problem because of the game’s short length. Unfortunately, a few achievements are broken.

A worthy entry in the puzzle-game genre, quick to beat, but fulfilling. Some innovative ideas, and others that come together nicely. Some true, 'ahá' moments. couple of things a little rough around the edges but an overall recommendation! Some minor things (small spoiler alert): [spoiler] Level 2 is a bit janky. Not sure excactly what it is, but it feels like the movement is staggered. Also, I couldn't play ultrawide. [/spoiler]

Every time I thought I saw everything the mechanic has to offer, the game threw me for a new loop. The puzzles are fun and original! The game is short but in a good way, I felt that no concept got dragged out too long. I like that it's not too challenging so I can enjoy the ingenuity. Can recommend if you like your brain tickled like in Superliminal.

While it has some good ideas, and the first half was quite enjoyable the second half falls kinda short and the boss battle at the end felt kinda lame, and was incredibly buggy for me personally where I almost just gave up and quit. I think with a bit more polish and length it could be a gem, but as is now i will say give it a chance and see if you like it. It's quite short so not a huge deal and also the theme the game is going for is lovely so there is at least that to focus on.

This simple but fun little game had me laughing at multiple points when everything clicked into place. A good lateral thinking puzzle game, that doesn't overstay it's welcome. The boss fight was very creative i thought if a little messy in places. Overall had a wonderful time and would recommend to all puzzle game lovers.

A surprisingly clever puzzle game. Short and sweet. With a really kind message at the center of it. Wasn't expecting some of the solutions, but it was all clever and well done. You just need to either think things though or observe your surroundings a bit more closely. Instead of just one out of the two. Highly recommend it when you need a pallet cleanser as well as a cute, fun experience.

This game really surprised me by taking a basic concept and getting so much mileage out of it. The game goes a lot further than the trailer will give away, and for spoiler reasons I won't share too much either. The evolving design ideas keep the game interesting and fresh for the entire playthrough. If you are looking for something that will delight you with its creativity, this is easily worth the price.

This is a pretty good game, and I definitely had a good time playing it. It's a bit on the short side, but what's there is unique and nice. It's a shame that more people haven't played it. Also, for being a spot the difference game, it's got a pretty touching story. Again, it's on the short side, but otherwise, a pretty good game.