Tidalis

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable 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. GameShark
    100
    The bottom line is that Tidalis is a flexible, smart, refreshingly unique puzzle design, and it's situated neatly into a large generous package. It's far better than any mere puzzle game should be.
  2. Armchair Empire
    75
    If you are a fan of Tetris or Bejeweled and are looking for something a bit meatier, give this one a try.
  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    When it clicks, though, you'll find yourself in the middle of a thoughtful and intricate puzzle game, in which you feel more like an electrical engineer than the magic builder or celestial removal man most match-three titles cast you as.
  5. Eurogamer
    70
    Once you wade into it, Tidalis is a charmingly lo-fi package that positively drowns you in content.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    70
    Tidalis is a puzzle game for everyone. It has the charm and personality for casual players while keeping the most elite players coming back for more with the challenging trial and puzzle modes

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Pomornik
    Jan 15, 2012
    6
    Good, but asking price is a joke. If it wasn't for the large amount of levels in the storymode, and variety of game modes in general, i wouldGood, but asking price is a joke. If it wasn't for the large amount of levels in the storymode, and variety of game modes in general, i would say its a free online flash minigame at best. (bought on -85% sale)… Full Review »
  2. GolovA
    Aug 4, 2011
    7
    Decent game - but definitely not TETRIS!
    The major problem with this game is probably its pace - you simply end up frantically clicking all    Decent game - but definitely not TETRIS!
    The major problem with this game is probably its pace - you simply end up frantically clicking all the squares to make a match just to beat the timer, and in such havoc - strategy loses its meaning.
    However, i spend about 10 hours enjoying the game.    … Full Review »
  3. BrianChase
    Oct 6, 2012
    10
    Excellent puzzle game and I generally hate puzzle games. TONS of depth; more game modes than I care to count, a ~10 hour long campaign thatExcellent puzzle game and I generally hate puzzle games. TONS of depth; more game modes than I care to count, a ~10 hour long campaign that challenges you at every turn by gradually increasing the difficulty, acclimating you to new modes and concepts while setting different victory conditions. If you bought this game because you're an AI War fan then you will not be disappointed (With Arcen you never will be) because this game does for puzzle games what AI War does for the RTS genre; it breaks every convention while adding a level of depth never before seen in this style of game.… Full Review »
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