Dissembler is a clever abstract puzzle game where we need to combine squares of the same color to make them disappear.
The core gameplay mechanic simply has us drag one square toward a square next to it to make them switch positions. The goal is to get three or more squares of the same color positioned next to each other so they disappear. We continue like this until the level is empty. While it seems simple at first, it’s not uncommon to make all but a few squares disappear only to realize we have to start all over because we made a mistake.
Later levels add neat new puzzle elements that make even these small puzzles quite complex. But by far the best part of the game is its difficulty balance. Dissembler gets harder at a perfect pace, and we never truly get stuck as there are always easy alternative solutions to try out.
While it looks great and is one of the most fun and well-thought-out puzzle experiences on mobile, the main campaign is simply too short. It can be completed in just a few days of light play. Two new level packs of the same size would make this a classic in the genre.
Thankfully, there are easy daily puzzles for those who enjoy random puzzles. And as an alternative, the developer made another game called Tile Snap, which has way more levels similar to these random puzzles. Unfortunately, Tile Snap is uglier, not as varied or deep, and overall just not as fun to play around in.
Dissembler costs $2.99. It’s a small but very enjoyable puzzle game – but if you’re only interested in games that take more than a few hours to complete, this may not be for you.
JurijReviewer
- GAMEPLAY7
- GRAPHICS7
- CONTROLS9
- MONETIZATION10
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So if we fail, it’s because we forgot the word/shape link we created earlier, which is what makes the game design so brilliant. We’ve got no one to blame but ourselves.
Picking the wrong shape costs us one of three lives, and when we run out, it’s game over. Oh, and we must be fast too, because if the countdown runs out, we also lose a life.
The difficulty ramps up as we progress through the campaign levels, making it harder to prove that we’re a real robot. But thankfully, we also get helpful power-ups along the way. And there are even timed and endless modes to explore.
The visuals are simple, but the unique backgrounds and cosmetics hats we unlock help create an adorable digital world.
Machine Yearning is entirely free to play with just a single $1.99 iAP to unlock the cosmetic hats.
It’s perfect to play during short breaks, so it’s worth checking out for anyone who enjoys neat, quick challenges.
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