Tandis

by Mahdi Bahrami

The Developer Says...

Tandis is a puzzle game where you discover mind-bending geometric shapes.

Players Like...

❤ Innovative Puzzle Mechanics

The game's core mechanic allows players to transform a basic shape into a target shape using a set of simple transformations. These transformations include rotation, translation, and a "wrapping" function that can turn a flat sheet into a cylinder or torus. The game starts off easy, easing players into the mechanics, but gradually increases in difficulty, providing a satisfying sense of progression.

❤ Spatial Reasoning and Visualization

Players praise the game for exercising and improving their spatial reasoning and visualization skills. To solve the puzzles, players must mentally visualize the effects of the various transformations on the shapes, challenging them to think in three dimensions. One reviewer described the experience as "a math class in disguise," where players learn about coordinate systems and geometric transformations in a hands-on, interactive way.

❤ Elegance and Minimalism

The game boasts an elegant and minimalist design, with a focus on the core puzzle-solving experience. The visual style and soothing soundtrack create a calming, meditative atmosphere that allows players to concentrate on the challenges at hand. Several reviewers noted the game's poise and restraint, delivering its mathematical and aesthetic truths with a sense of artistry and grace.

❤ Rewarding Progression and Experimentation

As players progress, they encounter increasingly complex and challenging puzzles. However, the game's design ensures that these challenges feel fair and surmountable, thanks to a well-implemented hint system that provides guidance without completely solving the puzzles. Many players also enjoy the freedom to experiment with the game's transformations, creating unique and unexpected shapes, even if they don't directly contribute to solving the current puzzle.

❤ Post-Game Content and Replayability

After completing the main game, players discover a wealth of additional, more challenging puzzles. These "post-game" levels are described as significantly more difficult, requiring a deeper understanding of the game's mechanics and a high level of spatial reasoning. The ability to export created shapes as 3D models also adds to the game's replayability, allowing players to further explore and experiment with their creations.

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