Glyph

 Switch
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Shindig
    Mar 10, 2021
    80
    If you can take the time to master it, Glyph can be a rewarding game—in terms of both a wealth of collectibles and secrets to find, and in the intrinsic satisfaction that comes with expertly navigating Glyph through whatever deadly shortcut you’ve decided works for you. With its little round hero and ball-based physics, Glyph puts an interesting twist on the familiarity of the classic 3D platformer.
  2. Video Chums
    Feb 24, 2021
    80
    Mastering Glyph's campaign is a treat thanks to its tight and varied gameplay as well as its rewarding secrets and campaign structure.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 16, 2021
    80
    Glyph is perfect for a 15-minute pick up and play session or something you can struggle with for an hour. It's a rewarding experience when you have mastered its controls. Soaring through the sky to the exit like a golf ball in flight is a satisfying feeling. Its difficulty spikes can be dramatic, but if you're up for the challenge and craving some 3d platforming this one is worth a look.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Feb 14, 2021
    80
    Glyph is a soothing puzzle platformer, which, despite its sparse appearance has plenty of bounce, challenging you with its literal sandbox gameplay.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Feb 6, 2021
    80
    With smooth, stable gameplay, Glyph is truly a joy to play. The exploration levels in particular are incredibly creative, with plenty of collectables to keep you occupied. The accompanying soundtrack deserves a special mention too; the ambient music really suits the tone of the game, and the way it swells when you’ve collected all of the required keys is excellent. The only major downside is the time trial levels; if you enjoy this kind of thing, you can bump the score up by one point, but there were a few too many of these levels for our liking.
  7. GameGrin
    Mar 19, 2021
    75
    Glyph manages to walk a balance regarding its game mechanics that many other titles struggle to get right. Whether you want to uncover every secret, or just get lost in some platforming, Glyph has you covered.
  8. Gamers Heroes
    Feb 18, 2021
    75
    Though there is a bit of a learning curve, Glyph’s physics-based platforming will appeal to speedrunners and collectathon aficionados alike. Its difficulty may be a turn off for some, but those willing to cut their teeth will enjoy bouncing their way around its world.
  9. LevelUp
    Feb 11, 2021
    75
    Glyph brings together the simplest form of platforms and puzzles in one package. It is an entertaining experience that shines for its simplicity. Although it falls short in scope, it fulfills the most important thing: is fun to play.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. AphelionAbyss
    Oct 26, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I really liked this at first, It seemed like a refreshing 3D platformer and I was surprised at how much I liked it for only two dollars. The demo was surprisingly long and it reeled me in. I am however disappointed more and more as I progress. The level difficulty ratings do not seem accurate at all. It just seems like the levels get easier and less creative as you go. Besides the time trials there really isn't much of a challenge after the first few level areas. The avatar capsules get easier to find, especially when Anobi stands literally right next to the switch and tells you "It's right there" He should be helping less and less as difficulty increases not blatantly telling you exactly where to go. A lot of the "harder" levels have less keys to collect. I get the sense the developers just got tired of being creative with the placement of collectibles. It was more fun when you actually had to search for them and they were placed far away forcing you to come up with ways to bounce higher and go farther. It's just gotten really stale and I don't enjoy it anymore. Maybe the difficulty will pick up towards the end but for now I just don't feel like playing it anymore.… Full Review »
  2. MaitreCoq
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    A real peaceful platforming experience. 60fps all the time. I love this game.
  3. InfernoSlayer
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    It's hard to explain how empowering this game feels to play. it controls perfectly and flying around the world is so much fun. The levelIt's hard to explain how empowering this game feels to play. it controls perfectly and flying around the world is so much fun. The level design is great and the overworld feels awesome to move around in and unlock new stuff. You can play like a speed runner or a completionist, whatever suits you. Going super fast and trying to beat the level way faster than usual is a blast. One of the best values I've gotten at 20$.… Full Review »
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