Filament

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. PC Invasion
    Apr 23, 2020
    70
    A deadly combination of challenging puzzles and curiosity-driven exploration, though it’s the puzzle fanatic that’ll walk away most satisfied.
  2. GamingTrend
    Apr 23, 2020
    70
    Filament offers around 300 puzzles ranging from easy to extremely challenging, with some being mind-boggling. With a variety of puzzle mechanics used, gameplay is kept from getting repetitive. Investigating the happenings of the crew is interesting, although the ending is potentially vague and confusing.

Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Best PC Game of 2020

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. podzorama
    Jan 20, 2021
    8
    Lets be honest, if a Puzzle game is a breeze, then what is the point, and, yeah, some of the Puzzles in Filament are real brain bogglers thatLets be honest, if a Puzzle game is a breeze, then what is the point, and, yeah, some of the Puzzles in Filament are real brain bogglers that will have you stumped for hours, but then again, if you didn't want a challenge you wouldn't be considering this purchase would you? Suppose the question is, how much pain can you take before it's no longer enjoyable. You WILL need quite a high pain threshold to get through this game. You have been warned.
    The game puts you aboard a Spaceship, with crew missing. What happened to them? What is the purpose of the ships mission? As you would expect, the story unfolds as you solve sets of Puzzles based on the simple mechanic of connecting circuit pillars in a set order using a filament of electric wire. Simples right?
    Once the rules of Puzzle sets click, then the solving of them are a beautifully fluid sweep of the controller to solve that takes seconds, whilst others are rage inducing head ***** that take hours, including several rest periods, to solve.
    The real beauty of the game is that scratch the surface, and layers of puzzles within puzzles will be discovered, much like the awesome "Witness" an enquiring mind will find a lot to keep it occupied.
    I came for the Puzzles, but left touched and intrigued by the well written story line and character relationships.
    In the final analysis, there are an uncomfortably large amount of Puzzles, and that can be overwhelming. But that aside, if you like a Puzzle challenge I recommend this wholeheartedly.    … Full Review »
  2. raorian
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    A great soundtrack and simple yet hard puzzles.
    Exploration could be better, and I wish there were more music tracks (they're amazing)
    If    A great soundtrack and simple yet hard puzzles.
    Exploration could be better, and I wish there were more music tracks (they're amazing)
    If you expect an indie game (for their obvious flaws), it's a 9.
    the puzzles are hard as hell!

    ok just finished the game. this type of endings rubs me the wrong way. downed to 8. left a bad taste in my mouth instead of a feeling of accomplishment.    … Full Review »
  3. nd_
    May 12, 2020
    10
    Perhaps the best puzzle game of this year - its cute, visually beautiful, comfortable to play, though people call it 'difficult' i would sayPerhaps the best puzzle game of this year - its cute, visually beautiful, comfortable to play, though people call it 'difficult' i would say 'really challenging' and its a very very addictive game. Firm 10 out of 10.… Full Review »
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