Milky Way Map Reviews

6/10

If you've spent hours playing Infinity Loop or you're a fan of puzzle games, then Milky Way Map might just become your next favorite pastime. The game jumps straight into your current level, accompanied by calming music and a visual style that I personally found quite original. It’s one of those games you can launch at any moment and suddenly realize you've spent dozens of levels just zoning out. The core concept is simple but effective: rotate lines and shapes to connect all segments and complete the figure. No tutorials, no intrusive text—just you, your mouse, and a galaxy of lines waiting to be aligned. A nice touch in the gameplay is the ability to rotate pieces in both directions—clockwise or counterclockwise—just by clicking the left or right mouse button. And unlike many similar games, here you can also rapidly click on a piece to "spam" rotations and speed things up. It's a small feature, but it makes the experience smoother and more responsive. While it may seem easy at first, after a few dozen levels, things start to get more challenging (but never frustrating). The best part? Levels are endless. That means Milky Way Map is always ready to offer a new puzzle to solve, making it a perfect casual companion. That said, after about 150 levels, the experience can start to feel repetitive, as some designs begin to resemble each other. Aesthetically, the game is surprisingly pleasant: the glowing lines, ornamental shapes, and relaxing atmosphere create a nearly meditative experience, setting it apart from many other titles in the genre. Also, instead of the usual plain circles and lines you find in similar games, this one includes more complex and original shapes, which give it a more distinctive visual identity. It’s a small detail that adds a lot. Of course, not everything is perfect. The translations into languages other than English are quite poor (I strongly recommend switching to English right away), and despite its minimalist interface, the UI can feel a bit unintuitive at first. That said, for the price it’s offered at, Milky Way Map delivers a well-put-together experience for puzzle lovers looking for a relaxing, casual challenge.