Circuit Dude

This review has been edited to respond to the update that addresses my biggest complaint- the original review text will be left at the bottom. First off: The fact that the developer read the review, saw that a puzzle from elsewhere had made it into the game, fact-checked this, responded, and made an update within 48 hours is exactly the kind of thing I want to support. I'd be borderline on recommending Circuit Dude or not, as there are things I really like about the game and some things that I find annoying. The pathing puzzles are consistently very nicely put together, and blocks tend to be used sparingly as part of those pathfinding puzzles in a way I haven't really seen done in other games. The way blocks interact with turning doors and teleports is unintuitive to me, but that's not a big deal. There's no undo button which might be a dealbreaker for some, but I've played far too much Chip's Challenge for that to really bother me. The biggest drawback, however, is that many animation times are far longer than they need to be which makes executing a known solution, or returning to a previously attempted state take longer than it needs to. Pushing a block has a short animation ev…

Brilliant puzzler with some hardcore complex and creative levels.This game is a definition of a hidden gem...well judging by the number of reviews its more a buried gem but that doesn't take away from the fact that this game is pure quality.Every puzzle game fanatic should play this even though some levels are extra hard.Stunning game.

Nice game, with some tricky puzzles by the end. Has a hint for each level after you fail 5 times, with varying degrees of helpfulness. Unfortunately, it doesn't support undo which means making a mistake can force you to restart the level, and this can be a bit tedious on a few of the longer levels.

I love this game & so does everyone who gets to see me mini-rage every time I have to kill myself! LOL - Good Times & Good Fun! Definitely worth picking up.

Circuit Dude is a cleverly designed puzzle game that demonstrates how strong mechanics and thoughtful level construction can create a deeply engaging experience without relying on complex visuals or an elaborate narrative. Developed and published by Jonathan Holmes under the crait label, the game embraces a retro-inspired presentation while focusing almost entirely on delivering a steady stream of increasingly intricate brainteasers. What initially appears to be a lighthearted adventure starring a small robot quickly reveals itself to be a challenging and rewarding test of logic, planning, and patience. The game follows the adventures of Circuit Dude, a determined robotic inventor working on a mysterious project. While the story remains simple and largely serves as a framework for the gameplay, it provides enough motivation to keep players moving forward. As new stages are completed, players gradually uncover more about the invention Circuit Dude is trying to assemble. This sense of progression adds a small but enjoyable layer of curiosity that helps tie the large collection of puzzles together. At its core, Circuit Dude is built around movement and problem-solving within compact…

I'm not a great puzzler but I enjoy them. So while I did not finish this game, the time I've spent playing was worth the low cost. I think the puzzles can get pretty challenging, and the game has a simple charm to it.