Side Decide has the player roll a wooden cube to the end of the level, but in order to do so, the shape on the side of the cube must match with the upcoming space.
The game is packed to the brim with 121 levels, 363 stars to collect, and gold, silver and bronze star ratings for each level.
Side Decide is out now on Nintendo Switch™ for US$6.99, AUD$9.99, EUR 7,99€. For more information and future updates, they’ll be available on the official Twitter page @bluevolcano_.
Created, developed and published by solo developer Brendan Votano under his studio moniker, Blue Volcano, Side Decide is the result of four years of ‘side’ work and an idea that germinated close to eight years ago. The result is a relaxing puzzle game that harkens back to the wooden blocks of childhood.
The objective is to roll a wooden cube to the end of the level. Each side of the cube features a different kind of shape and you can only roll onto a block with the corresponding shape and alignment. Rolling onto a circle allows you to rotate your cube, opening up branching pathways to help you achieve your goal. Teleporting, wildcard, and falling blocks all add challenge to the mix.
This is a game for everyone, providing a relaxing mood and setting, easy enough for anyone to pick up but challenging enough for completionists as well.
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Simple and pleasing aesthetics based on wooden blocks
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Peaceful music that adapts to the player's progress
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10 different block types each with its own unique mechanics
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Gold, Silver, and Bronze star ratings for each level give seasoned player's something to strive for
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121 levels to unblock, 363 stars to collect. Can you get them all?
Blue Volcano is a Sydney-based studio run by jack-of-all trades solo dev Brendan Votano, specialising in Games, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and digital experiences.
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