Outfolded
| Outfolded | |
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| Developer(s) | 3 Sprockets |
| Publisher(s) | 3 Sprockets |
| Composer(s) | Christopher Larkin |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
| Release | August 17, 2016 |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Outfolded is a 2016 puzzle video game developed and published by the Australian studio 3 Sprockets.[1] It was released for iOS on August 17, 2016.[2] The goal of the game is to unfold various three-dimensional shapes so that after all the shapes have been used, at least one of the shape's sides lands on the goal square.[3]
Gameplay
The player is given three 3D shapes that will need to trace a path from the starting square to the goal square.[4] The player then taps and drags one of the shapes from a ribbon on the left side of the screen to put it into play. Then, the player swipes in the direction they want the shape to unfold.[5] When a shape runs out of sides, there will be a flashing square which is where the next shape can be played and this repeats until the player reaches the goal point.[1] The shapes must stay in contact with the game board (if there are no possible ways a shape's planes can be unfolded while maintaining contact with the board they will disappear) and all shapes must be used.[6] To complete a level, one of the unfolded squares must land on the goal square.[7]
Once a level is completed (by reaching the goal square), the player seamlessly goes to the next level which starts at the end of the previous level.[1][4][7]
If the player makes a mistake, the player can tap the undo button to go back one move and long press the undo button to start a level over.[7] The player is given unlimited undos.[6]
Reception
Outfolded received mostly positive reviews. Gamezebo gave the game 4 out of 5 stars, praising the mechanic of the game feeling "fresh" and the colors, sounds, and effects as "enduring and relaxing" while criticizing the precision required to swipe to flip a shape.[6] ApplenApps gave the game a rating of 4.0 out of 5 praising the seamless levels, a "compelling mechanic" and a "well thought out design" while criticizing the fact that the "levels can blend in a little bit" and there "could be more variation".[4]
See also
- Pac-Man 256 - A game co-produced by 3 Sprockets
References
- ^ a b c Chan, Christine (August 23, 2016). "Think Outside the Box in Outfolded". AppAdvice. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Outfolded for iOS - AppsRead - Android App Reviews / iPhone App Reviews / iOS App Reviews / iPad App Reviews/ Web App Reviews/Android Apps Press Release NEWS". AppsRead - Android App Reviews / iPhone App Reviews / iOS App Reviews / iPad App Reviews/ Web App Reviews/Android Apps Press Release NEWS. August 25, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "'Outfolded' is a New Relaxing Puzzler from the Developer of 'Cubemen' and 'Pac-Man 256'". TouchArcade. August 18, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Outfolded - Unwrapping A New Puzzle Challenge? - AppleNApps". AppleNApps. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Outfolded Puzzle Game for iPhone Review". www.freeapps.org. August 27, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ a b c Lian Amaris (August 25, 2016). "Outfolded Review: Flip To A Fresh Side". Gamezebo. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Outfolded Review". www.thebookishgamer.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017.