Outfolded

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Outfolded
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Developer(s)3 Sprockets
Platform(s)iOS and Android

Outfolded is a free infinite, minimalistic puzzle game by 3 Sprockets.[1] It was released on IOS.[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[edit]

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[edit]

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]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Author, AppAdvice Staff (2016-08-23). "Think Outside the Box in Outfolded". AppAdvice. Retrieved 2017-02-25. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "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. 2016-08-25. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  3. ^ "'Outfolded' is a New Relaxing Puzzler from the Developer of 'Cubemen' and 'Pac-Man 256'". TouchArcade. 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  4. ^ a b c "Outfolded - Unwrapping A New Puzzle Challenge? - AppleNApps". AppleNApps. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  5. ^ "Outfolded Puzzle Game for iPhone Review". www.freeapps.org. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  6. ^ a b c Lian Amaris (2016-08-25). "Outfolded Review: Flip To A Fresh Side". Gamezebo. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  7. ^ a b c "Outfolded Review". www.thebookishgamer.com. Retrieved 2017-02-25.