Dabado Puzzles

[i]Dabado Puzzles[/i] is a very difficult puzzle game that takes its inspiration from the classic Tetris, but provides a completely different approach to block stacking. The objective in every level is to place the blocks in a configuration that allows you to reach certain spots. While in Tetris the goal is to fill up lines to the full, in [i]Dabado[/i] you’ll have to spread them out as much as possible (keeping them connected and on top of each other), and extend your construction in all directions. What you obtain in the end is not a wall of tiles, but a branching structure, very much resembling a tree, like so: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2546901734 This is however easier said than done. Each level starts with a specific configuration in the number of blocks and shapes available - this is always the same, no matter how many times you try a level, but the order in which they fall will always be random (aside from some specific restrictions). The player is challenged to find an optimal way to place these blocks on a grid-like structure of which certain spots give points, while others represent collectibles or items needed to unlock the next level. T…

[b]disclaimer:[/b] [i]I did some beta testing before release.[/i] [b]dabado puzzles[/b] is a gorgeous tetris-like, and sadly that's pretty much all the praise I can give. weird shapes of varying weight are falling, try to arrange them in a way that some of them will eventually touch and collect keys (they end the level immediately, so leave them for last), goal and special items, etc. so yeah, tetris with some fluff, pointless abbreviations, a narrative of sorts, and some unnecessarily complicated (or simply unnecessary) resource management. the store page clearly states what the game is about, though not in so many words: [b]grinding the same levels over and over, and if you're not careful, you can reach an actual fail state and have to start over from the beginning[/b]. kudos for mentioning important aspects up-front and not hiding them at the bottom where nobody would notice (that's one of the very few pieces of feedback they took into consideration), but the game is [b]extremely unrewarding[/b]. what's the point of dozens of levels (10 main, 15 additional, etc.), when you'll spend repeating the first couple ad nauseam without seeing anything new, which also [b]puts a huge den…

A relaxing puzzler with well hand drawn artwork and pleasant enough sound track. You have to play levels repeatedly to gain light to progress along with discovering hidden boosters, buttons and quite frankly drawing some nice patterns. While the blocks fall from the top of the screen like they do in Tetris, they move very slowly so there is no need to panic. You get plenty of time to strategically place blocks. Should you need support, the developers are very forthcoming and friendly people.

It is a challenging game. At first sight it looks like a normal puzzle game but it appears to me that you have more degree of freedom compared to the classic. You need to put some efforts in order to get the full pleasure of it. I like the fact that all visual elements have been hand drawn. They have very unusual graphic style but the main mood is bright and inspiring. Many signs and ornaments used by the author actually have their own meaning in the real world and if you manage to guess their purpose you can actually learn useful things.

Quite enjoyable and relaxing game, in the stressful everyday life we are used to live in we need to get away for a while and this game is a great way to make that happen. There is a lot of interesting information about ourselves and the world in general. It's exploratory and adventurous and there are moments that make you want to break away and go on a quest! I wish you an enjoyable game ))

Definitely Dabado is a different game! I haven't played recently such a game, the handmade art is just amazing, and the mechanics are very interesting and mysterious. The narative is really unique and trigger my interest to progress more in the game. Kudos for developers