Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Hooked Gamers
    May 30, 2014
    90
    It’s peaceful, intellectually rewarding, and of all things a stress reliever. Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube, is great.
  2. DarkStation
    Nov 4, 2014
    80
    Honestly, there is little bad I can say about Qbeh-1. In a try-hard industry of pretentious or sloppy writing and presentation, Qbeh-1 teaches us that it’s sometimes okay to just be a game and nothing else. If you like challenging puzzles and enjoy a fun meditative zen aesthetic, get this game – it’s worth your time.
  3. Softpedia
    Sep 15, 2014
    70
    While the game is pretty simple and far from being a compelling and engrossing experience, being merely good, if you like serene affairs that focus on exploration and let you choose your own pace, without being overly challenging, you’ll find Qbeh-1 to be a pretty good fit.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 12, 2014
    60
    If you’re up for an artistically ambitious puzzle game and don’t mind getting lost in the stages (literally), Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube will mesmerize you the whole way through.
  6. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 8, 2014
    60
    Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube is an interesting block puzzle game which unfortunately feels like it's compacting a few similar ideas together which makes it feel unfocused at times. However it is generally a clever little game, with interesting puzzles, a beautiful art style, and soothing background music.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. CardDeath
    Jul 1, 2014
    7
    I have never reviewed a game on Metacrtic so that already shows my love for this game. Considering this comes from a fresh new developer theyI have never reviewed a game on Metacrtic so that already shows my love for this game. Considering this comes from a fresh new developer they have done a fantastic job in making a mystical world with very few models and effects. The game is relaxing and rewarding while the frequent checkpoints make most of the game painless. Clocking in at around 4/5 hours on your first play through it isn't bad at the price tag of £7. The biggest factor and the main reason I have given the game a 7 is for the lack of narrative. The game tries to hint at a story through the cubes, symbols and status laying around but it isn't enough. Just like Q.U.B.E and Anti chamber it fails to deliver in this department. With that being said I was compelled to play the game and found my self immersed in the game world.

    Thank you Liquid Flower for creating such a brilliant little game and good luck in the future!    … Full Review »
  2. apokalipto
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  3. marto
    Apr 6, 2015
    8
    Very nice puzzle game, if a little hollow. Finishing levels is for the most part straightforward. Finding the secrets may be a littleVery nice puzzle game, if a little hollow. Finishing levels is for the most part straightforward. Finding the secrets may be a little challenging and is perhaps the more valuable side of the game.

    Do not expect any special rewards, achievements or a story - you just play till you finish.

    A level or two were unnecessarily challenging in terms of execution. This is annoying as the main goal of the game is figuring out what to do, not to do the perfect jumps out of 20 attempts.

    One other downside is the checkpoint system. If you happen to find a secret pyramid and then die, you might lose the pyramid, because you took it after you activated your last checkpoint. Not obvious and you need to replay either the full level or a relatively lengthy part of it, which gets tedious.    … Full Review »
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