Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Arcade, Indie, Puzzle
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Alan Hazelden, Draknek & Friends
- Publishers: Draknek & Friends
A Good Snowman is Hard to Build: A Review
A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen. It was lovingly crafted by the mind of Alan Hazelden and the hands of Benjamin Davis, with beautiful soundscapes from the heart of Ryan Roth. The game was released in 2015 and is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
In A Good Snowman is Hard to Build, you play as a monster who is trying to build a snowman. However, the snowmen keep falling apart, and you have to figure out how to build them correctly. The game is played from a top-down perspective, and you use the mouse to control the monster.
The game is divided into a series of levels, each of which has a different objective. In some levels, you have to build a snowman that is a certain height, while in other levels, you have to build a snowman that is a certain shape. There are also levels where you have to build a snowman that is made of a certain material, such as snow, ice, or wood.
As you progress through the game, you will learn new ways to build snowmen. You will also learn how to use different tools and objects to help you build snowmen. For example, you can use a shovel to dig snow, and you can use a broom to sweep snow away.
A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a challenging but rewarding game. The puzzles are well-designed and will keep you entertained for hours. The game is also very charming, with its beautiful art style and relaxing soundtrack.
Gameplay
The gameplay of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is simple but addictive. You use the mouse to control the monster, and you click on objects to interact with them. You can use the shovel to dig snow, the broom to sweep snow away, and the snowman parts to build snowmen.
The game is played from a top-down perspective, and the levels are all relatively small. This makes it easy to see what you are doing and to plan your next move.
The puzzles in A Good Snowman is Hard to Build are all based on physics. This means that you have to use your understanding of physics to build snowmen that will stay standing. For example, you have to make sure that the snowman’s base is wide enough to support its weight, and you have to make sure that the snowman’s head is not too heavy for its body.
The game also features a number of different power-ups that can help you build snowmen. For example, there is a power-up that makes snowmen lighter, and there is a power-up that makes snowmen stronger.
Art Style
The art style of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is simple but charming. The game’s world is rendered in a minimalist style, and the colors are bright and vibrant. The snowmen are all very cute, and they have a lot of personality.
The game’s backgrounds are also very well-designed. The levels are all set in different locations, such as a forest, a mountain, and a beach. The backgrounds are all very detailed, and they help to create a sense of atmosphere.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is very relaxing and atmospheric. The music is composed by Ryan Roth, and it features a mix of acoustic and electronic instruments. The music is perfect for the game’s setting, and it helps to create a sense of calm and tranquility.
Overall
A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a charming and challenging puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours. The game’s puzzles are well-designed and will test your understanding of physics. The game’s art style is simple but charming, and the soundtrack is very relaxing and atmospheric. Overall, A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a great game that is worth checking out.
Score: 8/10
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8/10
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