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Review of Doodle God on PlayStation 3

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Jul 2016
Cover image of Doodle God on PS3
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 13 Jul 2016
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: JoyBits
Publisher: JoyBits

Introduction

Ever wanted to play god but without all the paperwork and having to deal with the whole judgment thing? Enter 'Doodle God', a puzzler where you, yes YOU, get to create the world from the ground up! This game provides a chaotic mix of alchemy and creativity, where you can achieve an impressive feat by combining elements and watching the madness unfold. Now let's dive into this digital sandbox and see if it's heaven or a fiery pit of doom.

Gameplay

The core mechanics feel very straightforward: combine elements to create new ones. Starting with just four basic elements: fire, water, earth, and air-think of them as the starter pack for any world-building endeavor. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to discover over 249 elements across 26 categories, which by the way includes plenty of bizarre and often hilarious combinations. Got some water? Combine it with earth to make mud. What's next? Combine that mud with fire to get brick, of course-because who doesn't want to build their own empire of small clay structures? Unlike some other games where the characters have intense backstories, in Doodle God, the real stars are the elements themselves. Every time you combine them, it's like giving them a new identity: Water turns into Steam when it goes up against Fire-taking a stand against global warming one puff at a time! And let's not forget the thrill that comes with making something completely unexpected. Mixing air and fire? You get energy. Woah, who knew such power came from our daily puffing! If you ever get lost, the game provides hints like a benevolent god whispering sweet nothings into your ear. You can utilize hints every few minutes to help you on your divine quest, ensuring you won't be stuck pondering the meaning of life whilst trying to figure out what happens when you mix tree and wizard. (Spoiler: you get a magic tree.) One of the standout features in Doodle God is its ultimate reward system. As you discover new elements and categories, you'll unlock achievements that range from earning element badges to progressing through the story arcs of your new mystical kingdom. In the realm of puzzlers, Doodle God wields an impressive wand, bursting with creativity and surprise!

Graphics

Now, let's talk visuals. The graphics in Doodle God are reminiscent of those childhood doodles dangled from fridge magnets. They're simplistic but charming enough to keep the experience light. The cartoonish art style fosters a warm, inviting environment that makes the experience feel like playtime. Yes, this game is serious fun-not too serious, because let's be real; we're playing god by mixing elements not ruling with an iron fist! Although the game won't win any awards for realism, it does give you the sense of creating something unique every time you combine elements, and that's genuinely rewarding.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Doodle God is a delightful potion of imagination and playfulness, making it suitable for all ages-especially if you're channeling your inner deity. With its simple mechanics, a vast array of combinations, and the joy that comes with creating your own rewards, it stands out as one of the must-play titles in the puzzle genre. With an 8 out of 10, Doodle God lets you slap that god persona onto your character without the never-ending paperwork-though you might not earn your spot on the divine council, you'll definitely brush up on your astronomy every time you mix elements in this heavenly puzzle bait. So grab your controller, get ready to mix, and who knows? You might just create the next peanut butter or something equally divine!

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