Crayon Physics Demo

Puzzle games usually challenge you to find the answer to a riddle by adhering to a strict set of rules, which severely limits your ability to think out of the box. On the other hand, too much freedom can make the experience feel aimless, since we are used to being directed toward the answer. Hence, it’s always nice to see something different, especially if it’s done right.

Crayon Physics is a unique puzzle game that uses a neat physics engine to provide you with all the freedom you could wish for, which means that there are barely any limitations to what you can achieve. In short, the goal is to use a crayon to build the things you need to pass each level. In order to pass a stage, you must bring the red ball to the star waiting on the other side, using any means necessary.

To begin with, the first few missions give you a crash course on what kind of objects you can use to make way for the ball. Whether it’s a straight line that can stand in for a bridge, or a large blob to act as ballast, the shape of the object is left to your imagination. You do not need to worry about having any drawing skills either, because it doesn’t matter how perfect the resulting shapes are.

In case one of the objects you draw does not meet the necessary requirements, you can easily delete it by performing a simple mouse click. It is also possible to click on the ball to put it in motion, which simplifies things by a lot in many situations. Since you are not limited when it comes to how many objects you can draw per level, the only thing that can hold you back is your imagination.

When you run out of levels to complete, the game provides you with the option to create your own, which means that it is possible to keep yourself entertained for as long as you wish. As far as the visual quality is concerned, the graphics engine is not very fancy, but it doesn’t need to be either. In fact, everything looks like a child doodled it, which is exactly the point.

When it’s all said and done, Crayon Physics has everything you need to put your mind to work and have a bit of fun at the same time. Not only that, but the included level editor should provide you with enough content to last you a very long time.