![]() Nintendo Switch Online Missions And Rewards: November 202. Due to this odd Wii U oversight, both versions are equally competent in the aural department. Tiny 3DS speakers don't do the music justice, so this is definitely one you'll want to play with headphones on – something you have to do on Wii U as well, as strangely the Wii U version's audio is GamePad-only with no support for TV audio to enjoy the music through your expensive home speaker system. ![]() You can listen to it on Spotify to hear for yourself, but the low price of admission for the game is worth it just to listen to Woodzell's spacious, calming electronica. The impressively robust electronic soundtrack, composed by Steve Woodzell, is without a doubt the highlight of Color Zen. In addition, the 3DS version of the game has short load times between levels – they're minimal compared to other games, but noticeably longer than the nearly-invisible load times of the Wii U version. Revolving around geometric shapes, Color Zen is all about clean straight lines and perfect circles it's unfair to compare the graphics of a portable system to those of a home console, but naturally the 3DS version doesn't look quite as crisp as its Wii U sibling (which has issues of its own in this regard, as the graphics on the TV screen are smoother than the ones on the GamePad). ![]() This comes partly out of necessity, as all the gameplay is designed for the touch screen and there's not much extraneous data that needs to be shown on a second screen, but the colour palette is so vivid and integral to the experience that it's a shame the upper screen is so dark and bland by comparison. The first thing you'll notice upon loading up Color Zen on 3DS is that it takes place almost entirely on the touch screen the upper screen is used solely to display the game's logo and occasional text, like level titles or menu options. In most other departments, however, the Wii U's higher horsepower makes it the definitive iteration. We noted in our previous review that the puzzles can start to feel repetitive after extended playtime, but in the shorter bursts of gameplay the 3DS lends itself to, this isn't nearly as much of a problem on the handheld – so in that regard, the 3DS version is superior to its home console brethren. The only major differences between the two versions come down to the hardware. Many of the levels resemble abstract geometric art, and there are a few different modes that switch up the play mechanics – most notably the clever "Reflection" mode in which every shape you move is mirrored by a shape on the opposite side of the screen, and you have to manage both sides of the reflection to complete the puzzle. A helpful tutorial shows you the basic rules of gameplay, and then you're on your own for over a hundred levels of artistic, cerebral shape-based puzzling. It's the perfect candidate for a 3DS port, as its purely touch-based controls and the puzzles' quick pick-up-and-play style are designed with portable gaming in mind – Color Zen was originally created as an iOS/Android title, after all.įor the most part, everything in our Wii U review applies to this version as well the 3DS port has the same clever levels, the same striking minimalist aesthetic, and the same drop-dead gorgeous music that steals the show. This week the chilled-out title arrives on 3DS largely intact it's essentially the same game, shrunk down to the small screen(s). One-time license fee for play on account’s designated primary PS4™ system and other PS4™ systems when signed in with that account.Last month we reviewed the Wii U version of Color Zen, a relaxing abstract puzzler in which you match geometric shapes with colours as a soothing electronica soundtrack plays in the background. Online features require an account and are subject to terms of service and applicable privacy policy (/terms-of-service & /privacy-policy). ![]() Software subject to license (us./softwarelicense). Immersive soundtrack keeps you in the groove Meditative puzzle-cracking flow: just match the colors to win the level So put on your headphones and find your way, with Color Zen. There are no points or penalties for failure just an abstract world of color to move through at your own pace. With simple, intuitive controls, the game invites you to relax and immerse yourself. One that invites you to put on your headphones, relax, and find your way through an abstract world of colors and shapes.
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