Machinarium

Item: Machinarium
Rating: 93
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-01-05

Summary

Creative and engaging puzzle designs throughout game
Stunning hand-drawn art style enhances immersion
Masterful soundtrack complements gameplay experience
Puzzles overly difficult and often unclear
Short game length with low replayability value
Frustrating interaction mechanics hinder progress

Emotions

Nostalgia18%Frustration17%Satisfaction11%Appreciation7%Admiration6%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 39%
Unhelpful reviews: 61%
Protest reviews: 0%

93%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
7%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 670
Negative points: 171
Gameplay points: 393
Perf. points: 12
Rec. points: 105
Misc points: 27

Point	Description	Importance
Creative and engaging puzzles Description Players consistently praise the puzzles for their creativity, logical design, and satisfying solutions. The variety in puzzle types and balanced difficulty make them a standout feature of the game. Importance 99%	Players consistently praise the puzzles for their creativity, logical design, and satisfying solutions. The variety in puzzle types and balanced difficulty make them a standout feature of the game.	99%
Stunning hand-drawn art style Description The hand-drawn visuals are frequently highlighted for their intricate detail, nostalgic charm, and immersive atmosphere. The art style is described as beautiful, unique, and timeless. Importance 68%	The hand-drawn visuals are frequently highlighted for their intricate detail, nostalgic charm, and immersive atmosphere. The art style is described as beautiful, unique, and timeless.	68%
Masterful soundtrack and sound design Description The music and sound effects are described as atmospheric, immersive, and perfectly complementing the game’s aesthetic. The soundtrack is often called a masterpiece that enhances the overall experience. Importance 44%	The music and sound effects are described as atmospheric, immersive, and perfectly complementing the game’s aesthetic. The soundtrack is often called a masterpiece that enhances the overall experience.	44%
Immersive robot world design Description The game’s dystopian robot world is praised for its cohesive design, charming character animations, and atmospheric post-apocalyptic setting. The world-building enhances the puzzle-solving experience. Importance 42%	The game’s dystopian robot world is praised for its cohesive design, charming character animations, and atmospheric post-apocalyptic setting. The world-building enhances the puzzle-solving experience.	42%
Effective wordless storytelling Description The game’s narrative is conveyed through visuals, gestures, and sound, creating an impactful and accessible experience without dialogue. Players appreciate the emotional depth and clarity of the story. Importance 39%	The game’s narrative is conveyed through visuals, gestures, and sound, creating an impactful and accessible experience without dialogue. Players appreciate the emotional depth and clarity of the story.	39%
Well-integrated hint system Description The built-in hint system is lauded for reducing frustration and preventing players from getting stuck. It is creatively designed, such as through mini-games or illustrative guides, and enhances accessibility. Importance 25%	The built-in hint system is lauded for reducing frustration and preventing players from getting stuck. It is creatively designed, such as through mini-games or illustrative guides, and enhances accessibility.	25%
Nostalgic and emotional appeal Description Many players express a strong emotional connection to the game, citing nostalgia, heartwarming moments, and a sense of personal growth. The game evokes warmth, tenderness, and childhood memories. Importance 22%	Many players express a strong emotional connection to the game, citing nostalgia, heartwarming moments, and a sense of personal growth. The game evokes warmth, tenderness, and childhood memories.	22%

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