Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is a 2024 puzzle video game developed and published by Furniture & Mattress. Players solve sliding puzzles to move the protagonist on a grid.
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| Developer(s) | Furniture & Mattress |
| Publisher(s) | Furniture & Mattress |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editJemma, a misfit, seeks to escape from her small town and to go on adventures. Arranger is a puzzle video game in which players move Jemma and other objects by sliding the rows or columns of a grid, though some barriers can not be moved. For example, players can slide a sword up so it is across from an immovable monster, then slide the sword until it collides with the monster and kills it. Rows and columns wrap around. Each level has a puzzle that must be solved, and they become more difficult. Players who become stuck can bypass most levels if they wish.[2]
Development
editFurniture & Mattress released Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure for Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Windows on July 25, 2024. The iOS and Android versions require an active Netflix subscription, but they are free.[3]
Reception
editArranger received positive reviews on Metacritic.[4] Rock Paper Shotgun said that although it seems simple at first, the puzzles can be complex and fun. They enjoyed the story but criticized the ending for being more heavy-handed and predictable. The ability to bypass puzzles caused them to feel safe in recommending it to newer players.[2] Eurogamer called it "a lovely mixture of puzzling and exploration" in which puzzle solutions feel simple and logical despite being difficult to explain to others.[5] Push Square said the puzzles are "simple but well designed" and varied enough to keep them fresh. Although they criticized the story for leaving some parts unresolved, they enjoyed the writing overall.[6] Praising its story, Nintendo Life recommended it to people looking for more than just a puzzle game.[7] Polygon called it "not to be missed" for its combination of puzzles and story.[8] TouchArcade said it is "a gorgeous and essential puzzle game" and the reviewer's favorite puzzle game so far of 2024.[9]
References
edit- ^ Saver, Michael (2024-08-01). "Games Made with Unity: July 2024 in review". Unity Technologies. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ a b Bell, Alice (2024-07-22). "Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure review: a unique puzzle game that keeps things moving". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ Romano, Sal (2024-06-07). "Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure launches July 25". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ "Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure". Metacritic. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ Donlan, Christian (2024-07-22). "Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure review - ingenious challenges with the lightest of touches". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ Tailby, Stephen (2024-07-22). "Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Review (PS5)". Push Square. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ Hagues, Alana (2024-07-22). "Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ Carpenter, Nicole (2024-07-24). "Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure's masterful, clever design is clear right from the start". Polygon. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ Madnani, Mikhail (2024-07-25). "Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Netflix Review – iOS, Switch, and Steam Deck Tested". TouchArcade. Retrieved 2024-09-06.