"Deleveled Review"

"Deleveled Review"

 

• Reviewer: Console Carl
• Developer: Toasterfuel Games
• Publisher: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
• Platforms: Switch, Playstation, XBOX, PC
• Release Date: 9-10-20
• Price" $7.99

Deleveled isn't just one of those basic puzzlers involving squares, and strange patterns. It's actually a super original concept that brings something really fresh to the puzzling genre. The idea is really simplistic. To a point where it is kind of hard to write a super extended review about it. It is basically Get to switches or buttons what ever you want to call them with the top and bottom blocks. It is really easy to explain , but not as easy to master. Some of the layouts can really confuse you, and test your mental capacity. The main reason there is no jump button. The blocks move based on momentum. You really only use the left stick to move them across the platforms. The jumping is done by the blocks crashing against the floors below them. If the blocks go off that floor, and hit each other it's instant failure. If the blocks don't line up, and have a large bounce between them more than likely it's a fail as well. There are some puzzles where jumping isn't a key factor so it's able to still win, but for the most part you will need to keep the momentum going.

There are 10 different worlds adding up to a whopping 120 levels. So at 7.99 Deleveled is going to keep you entertained for some time. You would think that it would start to feel repetitive, but each world introduces a new mechanic that keeps it fresh. You may start to feel you've got the hang of it, and have it mastered and then they throw a new element at you. They even throw some secrets, challenges, and bonus material at you as well. Even when you do finish it , and start to know your way around it you will want to complete the challenges and try to beat each level without death. I could see speed runners wanting to do this as well, as race for times on it. It really feels like one of those games that people will make super competitive, and battle awhile for times. I can see the world record speed and no death videos popping up on Youtube already. That is exciting to me when a game knows how to keep the player coming back even after they have finished it. That is a special development team, and a special game in my opinion.

I couldn't finish this review without covering the sights and sounds of the title. Yes it isn't much to look at. It looks quite simplistic, but don't let that fool you. Anyone one remember "Thomas was Alone"? It was a game about just blocks that was really quite special. "Deleveled" is quite special as well. I'm not saying it is on level with "Thomas was Alone" that was a really special game to me, and maybe one of my top 100 games of all times. It was such a heart warming story, with top notch narration. Maybe some the best voice acting in a game ever. Deleveled might be one of the best puzzlers ever though. It is really special as in it delivers a really original concept. I've never played another puzzler like it, and if you know of any like it let me know. It was super unique to me. You aren't going to care at all what it looks like when you start trying to solve its challenging puzzles. That alone won't keep you entertained though, the music is going to grab you as well. It is super addictive, and fun. I was hooked on hearing the next song so many times that it kept me going. I can't put into words just how fun the soundtrack for this game is. As soon as it starts you will notice that, and to the very end you will be humming and nodding your head along.  

• Soundtrack is AMAZING
• A really original idea/concept in puzzling
• Great for Speed running and No Death runs
• Tons of content and bonus material
• Affordable fun
  
  
  

• Not so great to look at very simplistic.
• Would have enjoyed some sort competitive mode for Coop or Vs.

Overall Impression: 8.5 A really superb and excellent puzzling experience that even though it's a simple idea. It keeps you coming back over and over again to master it.