Empty.

Sometimes it’s enough to come up with a neat idea to captivate thousands of players, even if the mechanics are not very refined or complex enough to require extensive tutorials. Replay value is important as well, because it’s always a rush to know that you can do things differently and enjoy a completely new experience the second time you try the game.

Empty. is a neat puzzle game that challenges you to think outside the box and use your wits to make objects disappear by simply merging their shapes. The idea itself is very simple, but it’s a tad difficult to explain using words, given the highly visual nature of the puzzles. Thus, the goal is to rotate the camera and try to align objects of the same color in such a way as to make the one in front disappear.

Whether it’s a lamp, a chair or a table, everything can be juxtaposed over a wall or another object, but it’s a matter of perspective, so many possibilities are not obvious at first. Moreover, the rules become more complex later on, especially after certain objects have the power to change the color of the object it combines with, which further complicates things.

It’s also worth noting that there are multiple ways to go about every level, and not all of them lead to successful completion. In fact, it’s very important to analyze the stage for a few seconds before proceeding to get rid of anything, because it only takes one move to ruin your chances. This adds more difficulty to the overall formula and challenges you to consider every move beforehand.

Lastly, the graphics are nothing to write home about, but then again the game formula only works if the objects have solid colors. Hence, it’s no wonder that the visual quality is rather poor, at least in regards to special effects and the level of detail. On the other hand, the controls are very easy and straightforward, since all you have to do is use the mouse to rotate the camera as you please.

All things considered, Empty. should definitely be on your list if you are a fan of puzzle games, because it’s a unique concept with a lot of potential. Hence, it would be nice to see more content in the future from the developer, as well as a few extra gameplay mechanics.