WisdomGems

[b]3/10[/b] Sync-move three gems at once to reach their target place, old idea enhanced by a few new mechanics, but terrible QoL and tedious levels make it a bad game. [b]What is it:[/b] A puzzle game in which you have to move three gems on their target spots. All gems move as you push an arrow key, unless they are blocked by an obstacle. The difficulty is in finding the right walls to push against to separate the gems and guide them to their target spot. It’s an old idea, seen in many games, so what makes this one stand out? Other than the base mechanics of gems, walls and target spots, new mechanics include colored barriers that only let the same color gem through, one way teleporters, and a helper rock that can either move with the gems or stay in place, like a movable wall. The gameplay is classic, the mechanics are interesting, and the levels are not that bad. Yet, I think the game is really lackluster, mainly because of terrible QoL, deliberate useless delays, and levels that are more tedious than clever. From the start, there’s no menu or intro screen, you’re dumped right into the first tutorial level, then the first “temple room”. There’s no exit button, you can only cl…