qubo
Cronyx · 2021 · Exploration, Puzzle, Minimalist, Grid-Based Movement, Indie
PC
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About qubo
qubo is a minimalist puzzle game that challenges you to reimagine space and perspective.
In qubo, you will explore a three-dimensional world from one of six two-dimensional views, revealing an astonishing interplay between two- and three-dimensional space. The premise is simple: move a set of 3D blocks to fit inside a 2D shape. As you progress, however, you will encounter impossible geometries and maddening complexity that will force you to abandon your previous notions of shape, perspective, and space. Are you up to the challenge?
KEY FEATURES
- Simplicity
qubo’s distinct art style was inspired by the minimalist artwork of James Turrell and Piet Mondrian. Expect smooth gradients, sharp outlines, and soothing color palettes as you work your way to find a solution to each puzzle. - Complexity
Each of qubo’s 72 puzzles brings a new idea to the table, revealing surprising complexity hidden within a seemingly simple mechanic. - Autonomy
qubo respects your time and energy as a player. No tutorials, gimmicks, or hand-holding. Solve one puzzle, or solve them all. The choice is yours.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
qubo is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The game is a very simple, low effort block placement puzzle game where you must align a 3D block level to match a specific plan or profile view... that's all there is to it, it's a simple premise and has been done (better) several times before by other mobile apps (although the developer claims this is "unique", it's unclear why they have been dishonest on that point). From a technical perspective, the mobile app doesn't meet basic minimum requirements that most PC gamers expect as standard. There's no options to change the resolution for the mobile app or customise the graphics settings. There's no way for gamers to ensure this is running at the native resolution of their displays... there's no guarantee this mobile app will look right on any PC as a result of this hamfisted design decision. There's no way for gamers to try improve the low quality graphics. The game features extremely lazy, minimalist "art", of the type you normally expect to see in low effort Flash/browser games and mobile apps. Considering this is being evaluated as a PC …6 found this helpful
To fit in with the rest of my visual novel library, I'd have to give this game the merit of being the least sexual visual novel I have played. The cutscenes are short but inspire introspection and deep thinking. The gameplay, while confusing, is deeply entertaining. Since the beta I received, I have unlocked all secret endings, and I must say, the devs know their writing.3 found this helpful
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