A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build

by Alan Hazelden, Benjamin Davis, Draknek & Friends

The Developer Says...

An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.

Players Like...

❤ Intuitive Snowball Rolling and Stacking

Players control a monster character and must navigate each puzzle level, pushing and manipulating snowballs of three different sizes to create perfectly stacked snowmen. The objective is straightforward - roll the snowballs through the snow to increase their size, then stack the small, medium, and large snowballs atop one another. However, the execution requires careful planning and problem-solving as the levels grow increasingly complex.

❤ Sokoban-Style Spatial Reasoning Challenges

The gameplay often compares to the classic Sokoban puzzle genre, where players must push objects (in this case, snowballs) around a confined space to reach a goal. The game presents players with carefully designed puzzle rooms that challenge their spatial reasoning and ability to visualize the optimal sequence of moves. The snowball mechanics add an extra layer of complexity, as players must account for the changing size of the snowballs as they roll through the snow.

❤ Nonlinear Progression and Exploration

The 30 main puzzles are not presented in a linear fashion. Instead, players are free to explore the game's winter wonderland setting and tackle puzzles in the order of their choosing. Completing one puzzle will open up access to new areas and additional challenges. This nonlinear structure encourages experimentation and allows players to take a break from particularly difficult puzzles by moving on to other areas.

❤ Satisfying Snowman Hugging Interactions

When players successfully stack all three snowballs correctly, the game rewards them with an endearing animation of the monster character happily hugging the newly created snowman. This small but impactful interaction reinforces the game's themes of friendship and companionship, making the puzzle-solving feel more meaningful than just reaching the end goal.

❤ Depth and Challenge in the Dream World

While the initial puzzles may seem straightforward, the game gradually introduces more complex mechanics and challenges. The "Dream World" section, unlocked after completing the main 30 puzzles, presents players with puzzles that require a deeper understanding of the mechanics and the ability to plan several steps ahead. The added challenge, along with the game's multiple solutions and optional objectives, provide a significant amount of replayability for devoted puzzle-solvers.

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