Quell Zen Reviews

I'm going to be completely honest, I didn't like this entry as much as I did compared to the rest of the Quell series. Now, that doesn't mean that this is a bad game. If anything, it is still a good game, with challenging puzzles set in a relaxing environment; the overarching story is a rather bittersweet one as well, something I can personally relate to. Though the story was more of a background piece like the previous Quell games, it is still something that I looked forward to when I finished a set of levels. That said, I think the reason I didn't like this game as much is because this is the fourth game in the series now. A lot of the levels felt deeply repetitive, and it reached the point where I wasn't enjoying myself with the puzzles. Additionally, Quell: Memento felt like a good "end" to the story, with Zen feeling extraneous compared to the set trilogy before it. Of course, this is all personal opinion, having played through all four games back to back. Regardless of my personal feelings, I still recommend this game for those who want to play simple yet challenging puzzles while experiencing a touching story. It may not be the most complex game, but it doesn't need to be; it's enjoyable, and sometimes that's more than enough.