Squares Attack 3 Demo

Unconventional ideas are sometimes rewarded generously by gamers, especially if the said ideas contribute to the game’s overall quality level. Hence, even if they may not always yield the desired results, it is usually recommended to try your hand at new concepts, because the results are much more spectacular in the off-chance that you get it right.

Squares Attack 3 is a fun puzzle game in which you have to use good reflexes and spatial reasoning in order to move a ball through an intricate maze. To do this, you actually spin the entire level, rather than move the ball itself. While it feels and looks very counterintuitive at first, the mechanics get a lot more friendly once you manage to get the hang of them and learn how to properly control the ball.

Gravity is an important part of the game, because it always acts in the same direction and you can use it to guide yourself through the levels. The ball itself reacts the same to gravity and even somewhat realistic, which means that you can count on a bit of inertia when you move around. However, don’t expect realistic laws of physics either.

After the first few levels, things stop being so simple and you really have to put your mind to work. Hence, a variety of differently colored blocks clutter the levels, at least until you reach the switch that removes them. This gimmick is used to prolong the stages and force you to play a lot more than you normally would, but that’s OK, because the added gameplay time is usually fun and challenging.

Traps make an appearance as well, such as spikes and black holes that can swallow you whole if you are not careful. On the other hand, the graphics are pretty basic, and they actually look like something you might be able to boot on a NES with enough luck. Thankfully, the gameplay is smooth and you do not have to worry too much about whether the game responds accurately to your input.

Although most of your job is to navigate the mazes, Squares Attack 3 can still be a fun arcade game as well if you do not mind the slow pace. Hence, there’s plenty of fun waiting for you, despite the poor looks and the fact that it was made using Game Maker.