Game: Sokobos
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle
System:Â Steam (Windows, macOS, Linux)Â
Developers | Publishers: Daisy Games Studio
Age Rating:Â US E | EU 3+
Price: US $4.99 | UK £3.39 | EU €3,99
Release Date: April 1st, 2022
Review code used, with many thanks to Daisy Games Studio.
Sokobos is a Greek-themed Sokoban adventure game. Build a temple to the King of The Gods or watch a tragedy befall the player.Â
Greek Tragedy
The game opens with the player character, Aeschylus, reuniting with his lover after a time away. He had gone to visit an oracle, likely the famous one at Delphi, to find out what he must do to overcome his hardship. His lover assumes he’s returned triumphant, but her dreams are shattered when he tells her that he must single-handedly build a temple to the great Zeus, god of justice and King of The Gods. He then departs to the first level of the game.Â
A Temple To Zeus
The game consists of creating sections of a temple to Zeus, each one representing a level. Due to the Greek influences, expect plenty of Ionian pillars, statues, and imagery depicting mythological stories. Aeschylus must determine how to move and combine the pieces to build the marked images on the ground.Â
The player’s task sounds simple at first but quickly grows complex as the levels go on. Eventually, the player will have to start thinking ahead and strategizing how best to guide the pieces in a typical Sokoban fashion. The tasks are fun and engaging, likely to keep the player going for a nice long session of puzzle-solving.Â
A Slow-Burn
This game is one that a player could easily sink tens of hours into. I certainly racked up a high count while I was steadily working my way through each level. Not only is there high replayability to beat one’s score, but there is also a desire to refine the strategies used in each level. The levels can last a few minutes to the better part of an hour as different approaches and answers are explored. For the price, there is plenty of content to get through.Â
Visuals & Music
Sokobos is rendered in black and a brownish-orange that makes Aeschylus and the temple puzzles pop. The art style is simple, but effective and doesn’t tire the eyes out even after hours of playing. The screen never gets too busy, regardless of how many elements are on screen.Â
The music and sound design are pleasing to the ear. It was satisfying to hear the pieces click into place. The music suited the scenes and theme of the game.Â
Conclusion
Sokobos is a charming sokoban game with fun Greek elements. It is one that I think fans of puzzle games or even those who are looking for a challenge will enjoy. I definitely know I’ll be picking this up again when I want to flex my strategy skills.Â
Final Verdict: I Like it a Lot.