Ducks in a Row

[b]7/10[/b] Very retro (in a good way) pathfinding puzzle with a touch of Snake. [b]What is it:[/b] A puzzle game in which you have to gather all the ducklings and reach the exit. Whenever you go near a duckling, it joins the queue, forming a long “snake”, so most of the puzzles are about managing your snake length: don’t get too long when you still need to get into tight rooms, get long enough to have a tail to stop you from sliding, keep your length odd to flip a switch, trim your tail and reattach it later… https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3317951249 There are four worlds. The first one (park) has just ducks, buttons, switches and gates. The second one (icy) introduces ice patches on which you slide until you hit something. The third one (factory) introduces conveyor belts that push you in a certain direction. And the fourth one (moon) introduces portals. The levels are good, mostly easy, but a few are a bit challenging. The presentation is very retro, pixel graphics with options to make it look like an original green and darker green GameBoy screen, or black and beige dot matrix, or low-bit colors, and primitive (in a good way!) chirpy sounds. https:/…

"Ducks in a Row" by Goofy Gourd Studios is a charming sokoban-style puzzle game that takes players on a heartwarming journey through diverse environments, from serene parks to bustling factories. As Mama Duck, your mission is to reunite with your adorable baby ducks by navigating intricate mazes and overcoming cleverly designed challenges. The gameplay revolves around maneuvering through a maze to create a path to your ducklings. Each level presents a unique layout, requiring a combination of spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking to succeed. As you progress through the game, the complexity of the puzzles gradually increases, ensuring that players remain entertained and challenged. One of the unique features of "Ducks in a Row" is its nostalgic visuals and endearing characters. The retro landscapes and animations bring the world to life, immersing players in a joyful and family-friendly adventure. The accompanying soundtrack further enhances the experience, providing a cheerful and whimsical backdrop to your puzzle-solving escapades. With over 50 levels to explore and conquer, "Ducks in a Row" offers hours of entertainment for players of all ages. Its…

Cute little game with clever puzzles and nostalgic Gameboy-esque art (especially with the dot matrix effect on). Plays a bit like Worm Jazz (best puzzle game imo), although a bit heavy on the logic-gate mechanic (pull these levers in this order to open that gate) which is especially annoying without an undo button. Otherwise it is pretty fun and definitely worth buying if you're looking for a bite-sized puzzle game. Perfect for handhelds! Note for the dev: I strongly advise you change the Steam hero art to better reflect the in-game art style. The cartoonish drawing makes it look like shovelware and is probably impacting your sales.

It is exactly what it says on the tin: Hyper-cute snake/path finding game with retro flair. Truly feels like a long forgotten Gameboy game.

I wanted to go ahead and leave a review because I’m really enjoying the game. I’m taking my time with this one and playing it a little every day. This is a cute little path finding puzzle with gameboy aesthetic and nostalgic chip-tune music. Don’t let the charm fool you, though, as the puzzles can be quite challenging. I purchased the game after the devs shared a promo video on /r/cozygamers. There are some ice-sliding type puzzles reminiscent of the ice puzzles in the old gameboy Pokémon games and I was always a sucker for those. If you enjoy puzzlers don’t miss this one!