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Cubesis2014

Cubesis

2014 Wastelands Interactive61Worthwhile

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Launch
August 22, 2014
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Overview

Cubesis is a turn-based strategy game with puzzle elements, in which you use weather conditions to solve given tasks with your people. Your way to their solution is beset by many obstacles: for example the sea. To overcome such obstacles, you need to figure out what pleases the gods.

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Reception

Cubesis must be one of the hardest games I ever had to review. Not hard as in ‘difficult’, but it’s very difficult to explain in just a couple of sentences. But, I hope I can sum it up with just one word: balance. It’s all about balancing the world of your Cubies (the inhabitants) in order to complete the required objectives. And even though I said...

Steam, , 48 found it helpful

A civ/puzzle game that could really use a slightly friendlier interface (too hard to see / click on tiny cubes sometimes, even with zoom features). If you enjoy micromanaging civ-building without combat, and I do, it's entertaining.

Steam, , 13 found it helpful

(I played this game for dozens of hours on Desura) One of the most original and charming games I discovered in 2014. Just make sure to keep your expectations in check. Its a slower paced "puzzle" game with a god sim theme, requiring some micromanagement and is not a sim/RTS game. I found this game to be incredibly charming and the developer pulled of...

Steam, , 16 found it helpful

This is a frustrating game to review because I feel it has a reasonable price and some of the scenarios are fun, but I ultimately don't like it and I don't think I can recommend it due to several major issues. First, the pathfinding is completely borked. You're supposed to be able to plan out 8 moves for a unit in advance. In actuality there's a very...

Steam, , 13 found it helpful

For an inexpensive indie game, Cubesis can bring entertainment to those who enjoy puzzle and god sim games. 6/10 The tutorial slowly takes you through all the gameplay, movement and building options. Your goals may vary, but to acheive them you must balance resources of population, food, coin and stone. Additionally, there are two gods, one who controls...

Steam, , 20 found it helpful