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  • Summary: Control multiple colored balls simultaneously in this brain-bending puzzle platformer. It's up to you to combine every ball and complete each perilous level. Can you solve them all? Can you save King Kombine from the Kave of Kaos?

    Core Features: -Progress through 300 increasingly complex
    Control multiple colored balls simultaneously in this brain-bending puzzle platformer. It's up to you to combine every ball and complete each perilous level. Can you solve them all? Can you save King Kombine from the Kave of Kaos?

    Core Features:
    -Progress through 300 increasingly complex puzzles.
    -Encounter new hazards and abilities.
    -Replay levels to achieve best times.
    -Grab collectibles to unlock new levels
    -Vibrant neon visual style accompanied by ambient electronic audio tracks.
    -In-depth, complex, heart-tugging emotional storyline.
    -Accessible controls.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Apr 14, 2022
    90
    Atari shows you how to mix a colorful, laid back vibe with an intense challenge. This gem takes everything you know about puzzles, and platformers, and throws it in the compactor, or should we say, the Kombiner. Win if you must, fail because you will. To quote an old video game show host, "Good Luck! You'll need it".
  2. Apr 7, 2022
    90
    It’s tough, but Kombinera impresses with its clever ball puzzles. Like most classic puzzle games, the concept is simple and easy to get your head around, but allows for some serious brainteasing as more elements are added. Some may quickly become frustrated with it, and it’s a shame there’s little in the way of help when you truly do become stuck, but that shouldn’t stop puzzle fans from lapping this up. It might just be one of the best puzzle games in years.
  3. Apr 17, 2022
    80
    Mastering Kombinera requires precision and careful planning which makes it a great time trial game complete with plenty of replay value.
  4. 70
    Kombinera is a lovely looking game but it doesn't hesitate to put the boot in. Some puzzles are so oblique you'll simply not see a way out, not to mention the collectibles that'll lead to your inevitable demise. It's good but the difficulty may prove to be too much for many.