You know what needs to make a comeback? Black-light posters. Have those ever not been fascinating to look at? Anyways, Waterfalls 3, a physics puzzler by MoonMana, might not be as easy to hang on the wall, but it definitely has the ethereal prettiness. The goal of each level is to direct streams into their proper receptacles by using the mouse to place items that direct the flow. These include gravity directors, multiple arrow gravity directors, and the obligatory portals. Finish all 25 levels, and you'll be calm enough for your daily round of meditation... or at least to stare at a lava lamp for a couple of hours.
Aesthetically and thematically similar to games like Speck Oppression and Auditorium, Waterfalls 3 is simple, soothing and very pretty. Discovering the rules of flow takes a little experimentation, but, once you determine them, the rest doesn't prove to be all that difficult, especially considering that there's no real way to lose. The choice of soundtrack is questionable. The song that plays in the background is well-sung and well-produced, but when put in concert with the game, the vocals are strangely intrusive. It's likely a number of players will hit mute and crank up some Zeppelin instead. Overall though, Waterfalls 3 has stunning visuals and a palpable atmosphere of serenity. Light some incense and get clicking!
That was a very soothing and relaxing game indeed. The puzzles were just taxing enough to make me think without any threat of ragequit. There is one in there, though, that forces you to think outside the box in a rather creative way...one which, sadly, doesn't get repeated in any of the other puzzles.
While I do have to agree that the vocalist, while she does have a rather nice voice, felt a little out of place...once I tuned her out, though, I had no problem ignoring the mute button.
All in all I have to say...I like this. :]
It seems weird to hear vocals during a flash game. But I thought both the song and the game were beautiful.
I'd be interested in information about the music, if it's available. Right clicking only got me to MoonMania.com, which didn't seem to have any info either.
Mezzanote, there's a link to the music creator on the menu page, at the top.
I liked this game; great visuals, challenging without being frustrating, good music. I hope they make more!
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