Semispheres

 Switch
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. DarkStation
    Oct 11, 2017
    80
    Semispheres is a really cool puzzle game that can be played solo, though I imagine it would be even more fun to play with a partner. The blue and gold jellyfish are controlled using both halves of the Switch’s Joycons, making it extraordinarily easy for two people to work together--a noticeable difference, I assume, from the PC and PlayStation versions of the game. Easy to pick up but challenging enough to make you feel a sense of achievement, Semispheres is a great and relaxing way to spend an afternoon.
  2. Cubed3
    Sep 14, 2017
    80
    What Semispheres lacks in quantity it more than makes up for it with quality. It's entirely possible to get through every puzzle in just a few short hours, but a reasonably high skill threshold and thought-provoking design ensure the experience remains memorable from start to finish. By having each Joy-Con correspond with each sphere, multiplayer is incredibly natural and comfortable. For that alone, the Switch port comes off as the definitive version. With a truly meditative ambience and stellar puzzle design, Semispheres can be enjoyed in blissful solitude just as much as in the company of a good friend.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 14, 2017
    75
    If you want to sit back and relax with your Switch, Semispheres is an enjoyable and serene puzzler that is both soothing and tough. The lack of overall meat to the game is a little disappointing, but the ride is very much worthwhile as long as you’re okay with a shorter-than-expected time.

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Best Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. Grunty
    May 5, 2018
    4
    Maybe I was expecting too much but it really feels like the game is too short, and that they just stop the level design in the middle whereMaybe I was expecting too much but it really feels like the game is too short, and that they just stop the level design in the middle where there could have been so much more tricky puzzles. Almost the feeling of a tutorial, which say the less is disappointing. A good starting idea though.… Full Review »
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