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  1. Destructoid
    Sep 12, 2011
    90
    I had a ball playing it, and seven hours passed without me noticing. I recommend Blocks That Matter to fans of blocks, and just about anyone who loves indie games.
  2. 3DJuegos
    Aug 25, 2011
    83
    This independent game is genuinely clever stuff. A great indie game.
  3. GamePro
    Aug 25, 2011
    60
    With over 40 challenging stages to push through and bot upgrades that reward you with cool retro game blocks to collect on repeat play throughs, Blocks That Matter has a lot of content for its meager price. But despite the immense level of creativity infused throughout the entire experience, there are still moments where the gameplay is not that enjoyable to muscle through. Unless you crave a good brain bending, your mileage may vary with this one.

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  1. Rewe
    9
    Blocks That Matter is an excellent game, created by the two kings of block-based games: Alexey (the creator of Tetris) and Markus (the creator of Minecraft). The plot is as follows: Alexey and Markus are working on a secret project: a small robot capable of digging blocks. However, when they said "secret project", most people assumed it was a game. When no game is released, an angry fan sends some of his men to kidnap the game developpers so they can finish their game sooner. The problem: they have no game, just a robot. They decide to send their robot out to help them, however, the robot is not even in alpha. Thus, the robot has to upgrade itself if it wants to help its creators. The graphics are very colorful and pleasing to the eye, even if they are very simple. The game itself is a 2D puzzle-platformer with Minecraft-esque elements and tetranimoes. There are many types of blocks you can collect, each behaving like they do in minecraft (e.g. sand is affected by gravity, where as other blocks don't). Unlike Minecraft, though, you can't just place a block. In this game, you must arrange them into a Tetranimo before placing them. You can also eliminate a line of eight or more blocks to get them out of the way. These gameplay devices comes into play a lot. There are also "boss" levels, which require you to think fast. The platforming itself is smooth, and you will rarely find yourself mad because Tetrobot didn't respond quick enough. The humor in the game is also good, and you will often chuckle when Alexey and Markus reference each others games. There is also a level editor and a community level hub, so players can share their creations as well as play and rate levels made by other people, effectively adding an infinite amount of replay value. To sum it up, Blocks that matter is a great game with a simple but entertaining story, eye-pleasing graphics, fun and unique gameplay, smooth controls, humor and a level editor, and it's very cheap too (five dollars on Steam). I highly recommend buying this game, even if you don't particularly like Minecraft OR Tetris.… Expand
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  2. Davidm4
    9
    A cleverly designed puzzle game that doesn't rush the player to make logical decisions. The game will make sure that you understand the mechanics so that you can approach each situation and have a good idea as to what will happen when you make a move. I'm not that keen on the twitch gameplay of being rushed by giant bosses on the few occasions they appear, but I got through it without much trouble. The levels aren't that big, so it isn't that annoying if you have to start again after making a mistake. It lasts around 6-7 hours, which is good value for its cost. This game hasn't sold very well, unlike Braid and Portal, so you should support the developers who have crafted this great game.… Expand
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  3. TTT
    6
    In addition, however, the beautiful work of two creators who have really put ​​an effort known that lacks creativity. I do not know if you thought it was a Minecraft 2d, but I do. I thought he had some more ideas of Minecraft. Instead it seemed, and I'm disappointed. If a person wants to do indie should know very well that it takes creativity and commitment, what they have and have not.… Expand
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