Score: 8
"Neat little puzzle game"
date: May 26, 2009
This is quite a neat little puzzle game. The concept of using deduction to uncover mirrors with a laser is a very good one. Reminds me of mindsweeper like puzzles where you're basically using present information to predict the outcome.
The 16x16 field looks incredible. I haven't taken the time to try it out yet but I suspect I will enjoy it immensely. Quite high replay value I suppose.
The thing is that I for one didn't find the 'impulse' particularly helpful. I ended up solving the entire thing by simply putting lasers on every box until I was sure I could break some boxes. I guess some people might find it helpful and if you're gunning for time then it might serve some purpose but overall I didn't find it of any use in my first few games. Not so sure about that one.
A little sound effects would've been nice. Like a box breaking sound effect or when you place mirrors or lasers. I'm a big advocate of sound and I think that would add to the experience that much more.
As mentioned before the instructions weren't entirely clear. I had to reread them twice to finally understand it.
Maybe an addition of a different mirror type might make the game even more interesting and challenging? A flat mirror perhaps that reflects the laser right back at you. And blows up the laser. Just kidding on that last bit. I would also suggest turning the time thing around just for an added bite. Instead of only having the timer count up and taking that as a high score, put a time attack mode instead with a countdown. You can still take the times as a high score but that only increases the tension and motivation to finish faster.
A good, perhaps addicting, puzzle game. Throw in some extras and it'll be fantastic.
