Meaningless is a pretty chill puzzle game. Your main goal is to manipulate blocks so that the marble can get to the end of the level. This may seem like a simple mechanic but the puzzles grow in complexity to the point that the solution isn’t so obvious at first glance.
For example, in later levels there are pairs of blocks that contain colored doorways that teleport the marble to and from each other. One level uses the gain in momentum from teleportation to launch the marble uphill into the destination after moving the doorway at the right time. It’s a bit hard to paint a clear picture with words but you’ll see what I mean once you play that level.
Another example is one level where bumpers are used. You need to move the bumpers into the correct position to launch the ball across the level to the destination. It’s not so obvious at first glance because you won’t know how the bumper will move the marble until it actually hits it.
The game does a great job of introducing new mechanics, building upon those mechanics, and then moving on to the new mechanic before it can overstay its welcome. The difficulty level isn’t too high either. Most fans of puzzle games should be able to solve each puzzle within a few attempts.
Overall, Meaningless is a chill puzzle game to play. It’s not too deep but still provides enough of a challenge to be a nice, relaxing experience. There’s no rush to solve the puzzles and you can take your time. The game has one hundred and five levels total and should take roughly three hours or so to complete.
Additional Info
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2412190/Meaningless/
Review Score: a total of 2 reviews as of this writing (08/22/2023)
Developer: Duck Reaction
Publisher: Duck Reaction
Release Date: Jul 17, 2023
MSRP: $6.99
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Time spent: 2.8 hours
Achievement Score: N/A
Ducky Obrien 