Netoo

Mensa should use Mindlabor's puzzles for its IQ tests. Just like all other Mindlabor games, easy and smooth to start with, yet after the mid-game, insufferably difficulty. 40 levels is generous and nice for a free game, might need YT video's help after level 25.

Netoo ist nett, aber überbewertet. Level 25 ist ohne Tipps für mich zu schwer, obwohl 8,5 % es schaffen. Schade, denn sonst macht’s Spaß, aber der Hänger nimmt den Flow.

Netoo is a really simple puzzle game built around magnets, rotating machines and trying to get everything into the right place. I have to move small magnets around the board by rotating transporter magnets, using their opposite poles to pull the pieces where I need them to go. There is no story or unnecessary stuff getting in the way, so I can just focus on figuring out each puzzle. I like how quickly the game explains itself because I can understand the basic idea almost immediately. The puzzles start off very easy, but the game gradually introduces new mechanics every 10 levels. There are 40 levels altogether, so I get four main stages of learning rather than having every mechanic thrown at me from the beginning. I think this works well because the basic magnet movement is easy to understand, but once the extra mechanics appear I have to start thinking several moves ahead. Some later puzzles can get surprisingly difficult, especially when I have to think about the boundaries of the level and how one rotation will affect everything else. What I enjoy most is the way the game makes a very small set of rules do quite a lot. I am not controlling a character or running around a big map. I am just looking at the board and trying to work out the correct sequence of rotations. That makes solving a difficult level feel satisfying because the answer normally comes from understanding the system rather than simply getting lucky. The unlimited undo is also something I really appreciate because I can experiment without worrying about ruining a puzzle. The presentation is extremely minimal, but I think that suits it. There is no text getting in the way during the puzzles, the interface is clean and the animations are smooth enough that I can easily see what my actions are doing. The music and sound effects also give it a calm feeling, which works nicely when I am sitting there thinking about a solution. It is not a game I would play for impressive graphics, but I do think the simple visual style helps me concentrate on the actual puzzle. The main weakness for me is the amount of content. Forty levels is enough to give me a proper taste of the mechanics, but I finish wanting more once I have figured everything out. I would have liked another group of levels or some harder bonus puzzles that really pushed the later mechanics further. The game also has a very specific appeal, so if I am not in the mood for slow logic puzzles, there is not much else here to keep me playing. There is no adventure mode or extra system to fall back on. I also think the difficulty curve can become quite sharp. The early levels are mostly about learning how the magnets behave, while some of the later puzzles require much more careful planning. I like having genuinely difficult puzzles, but there are moments where I need to undo several moves and rethink the entire solution. Thankfully the undo system makes this much less frustrating than it could have been. I can try an idea, see that it does not work and immediately go back without any penalty. Overall, Netoo is a small but well made logic puzzle game that does a good job with its simple magnetic idea. I like the gradual introduction of mechanics, the clean presentation, unlimited undo and the way the later puzzles make me properly think about every rotation. The biggest thing holding it back for me is that 40 levels is not a huge amount, especially once I start getting comfortable with the mechanics. Still, it is free, relaxing when the puzzles are manageable and surprisingly challenging when they are not. For a short puzzle game, I think it gets the basics right and gives me a satisfying little challenge without wasting my time. Rating: 7.7/10

Me encanta este juego, está bien entretenido porque hay que usar mucha lógica 🩷

A decently satisfying puzzle game built on an interesting central mechanic and a clear vision. The difficulty curve is a bit strange (with there being a fairly sharp spike around level 30), and a couple of puzzles (particularly the final one) beginning to set foot into the realm of frustrating, but in general the levels are well designed and do a good job of showing off the interesting consequences of the game's mechanics. Personally, I do think that there was a fair bit more to be explored even without the addition of the conveyor belt gimmick towards the end, but for a free game you really can't complain. If you like logic puzzles you really have nothing to lose by giving this a shot.

Умная механика: взаимодействие магнитов (притяжение и отталкивание противоположных полюсов) реализовано интуитивно понятно, но требует пространственного мышления.

Минималистичная логическая игра, где вы решаете головоломки с использованием магнитных транспортеров. Вращайте магниты и стратегически размещайте их для достижения цели. Плавная анимация и расслабляющая атмосфера. Плюсы Уникальный геймплей. Оригинальные механики с магнитами. Минимализм. Простая и стильная графика. Продуманные уровни. Постепенное увеличение сложности. Поддержка геймпада. Удобное управление. Достижения. Система достижений для мотивации. Минусы Однотипные задачи. Много повторяющихся головоломок. Сложность. Некоторые уровни могут быть слишком сложными. Технические проблемы. Возможны баги при запуске. Одиночный режим. Нет мультиплеера. Ограниченное количество уровней. Всего 40 уровней. Итог Netoo — расслабляющая логическая головоломка для любителей минимализма и интеллектуальных задач. Привлекает уникальными механиками и красивыми визуальными эффектами. Однако однотипные задачи и сложность некоторых уровней могут повлиять на общее впечатление. Подойдёт тем, кто ищет спокойную игру для тренировки логики и решения головоломок.