The Shape of Things

[b]My Playtime:[/b] 5.3h (100% achievement, finished the game) [b]Grindy Achievement(s):[/b] No. [b]Optional Achievement(s):[/b] Yes (8 achievements). [b]Difficult Achievement(s):[/b] No. [h1]Intro[/h1] [i]The Shape of Things[/i] is a puzzle game where you need to move, rotate, and/or zoom pieces to create an object, turning it into a "shape of things". It currently has 300 levels in total, separated into 30 worlds. [b]Pros:[/b] - 300 puzzles - Finish any level in any order that you want - Puzzle has a different starting point in every reset [b]Cons:[/b] - Sometimes objects can be moved very slowly - Unable to rotate the whole pieces - No zoom option for the camera [b]Specs[/b] AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 16GB RAM, AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT [h1]Should you buy this game?[/h1] [i]If you have OCD and just want to unwind from time to time, buy it on sale. Best to be played in short bursts.[/i] [hr][/hr] [h1]In-Depth Review[/h1] [h3]The Game[/h3] [b]Gameplay[/b] The gameplay is simple. Each level will present you with an object that looks like it has been cut into uneven pieces. You can click on each piece and do something to it: drag left to right (and vice versa), drag up to down (and vi…

It is a fun and creative game where you rotate, move, and adjust small 3D pieces to rebuild everyday objects. It’s simple to understand, but some puzzles actually make you pause and think. I personally found it really relaxing to play, especially when I just wanted something calm after a long day. There is something super satisfying about slowly turning the pieces and suddenly seeing the object come together, it gives a little “aha” moment every time. Sometimes I thought I almost had it… and then realized I was completely wrong lol It’s one of those games where you tell yourself “just one more level”, and then you end up playing way longer than you planned.

it feels super cheap. the models don't have that cozy cute low poly vibe, but seem to low-effort-low-poly. the controls are not intuitive and clunky/buggy, sometimes the movement is reversed to what i would naturally do. the "puzzles" are also way too easy. i get that i's trying to be cozy, but i'm not getting the vibe.

For the most part I enjoy this game but the controls would drive me crazy sometimes. For example, to rotate an item you need to drag the mouse left or right but sometimes it would just stop rotating if you keep dragging and then you have to relift the mouse and grab the piece over and over again. I like the visuals and music and would have not complaints if the controls weren't frustrating. I might try it with a controller but I can't imagine it being much better.

I bet this would be a great game for llittle kids, to develop their spatial abilities or something, but for me, it's just not using enough brain cells so it isn't rewarding. Maybe it gets better later but after 4 or 5 levels I'm just not willing to find out.

Quite a nice cozy game. Felt a little bit frustrating at times though when it felt like I have to put everything back together perfectly. Just felt like there was no wiggle room for perfection at times, I wish there was a bit more leeway. Also, at times I would have the puzzle complete but I would have to move a piece away and back again for it to register, maybe I was off a tiny bit but that's what it felt like.