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Review of Metrico+ on Xbox One

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Aug 2016
Cover image of Metrico+ on Xbox One
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: Xbox One Xbox One logo
Released: 23 Aug 2016
Genre: Puzzle-platform
Developer: Digital Dreams
Publisher: Digital Dreams

Introduction

Metrico+ is not your average platformer; it's a unique puzzle-platformer that wants to teach you a thing or two about data and metrics while you jump, dash, and sometimes miss that jump spectacularly. Touted as a game where the stats are more than just numbers, Metrico+ cleverly intertwines mathematics with platforming in ways you never expected, making it feel like a school lesson wrapped in a stylish, low-poly package. Buckle up, mathletes! The challenges ahead require your brain and some seriously fine-tuned reflexes.

Gameplay

Metrico+ has a unique proposition: platforming mixed with statistics! Each puzzle in Metrico+ represents various metrics that you must interpret to progress through the level. The game uses your movements to adjust platforms, barriers, and other obstacles, which sounds simple but transforms into a puzzle-filled extravaganza as you try to ascend each stage. The difficulty escalates quickly, with relatively easy movements at the beginning sliding into mind-bending challenges that require timing, strategy, and a pinch of luck. You'll need to jump, run, and operate within fluctuating variables. Just remember-think like a data analyst and you'll do great. Your character bounces like a pro once you master the mechanics, but getting there will take a lot of mundane falls and hilarious failures. Learning from your mistakes is half the fun, as you'll often find yourself laughing at just how dramatic a stick figure can die when it miscalculates a jump.

Graphics

Metrico+ embodies a clean, stylish aesthetic that can only come from a game that is all about numbers and shapes. The visual appeal lies in its simplistic geometric forms which are both striking and soothing, creating an engaging atmosphere for players. Each level is a colorful blend of data-driven challenges and imaginative landscapes, offering insight into how art can harmoniously exist with complex logic. You won't feel like you're in a boring math class as you leap and dodge through this interactive math puzzle.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, Metrico+ has its charms and challenges. It combines visual aesthetics, puzzle-solving, and platforming into a delightful package that beckons players who love a good intellectual workout. While it may not appeal solely to casual gamers, those with a thirst for mental puzzles wrapped in a colorful world will find plenty to enjoy. So grab your controller, flex those mental muscles, and take a leap into the appealing-if sometimes frustrating-world of Metrico+.

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