Kombinera

Kombinera

April 7, 2022

PlatformerPuzzle Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Control multiple colored balls simultaneously in this brain-bending puzzle platformer. It&s;s up to you to combine every ball and complete each perilous level. Can you solve them all? Can you save King Kombine from the Kave of Kaos? Core Features: -Progress through 300 increasingly complex puzzles. -Encounter new hazards and …

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80.2

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Critic Reviews (14)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Apr 2022
80.0 /100

"Mastering Kombinera requires precision and careful planning which makes it a great time trial game complete with plenty of replay value."

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Alex Beaty Checkpoint Gaming Apr 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

40.0

"As a puzzle game, Kombinera understands the assignment with ease. Conceptually, it feels familiar, easy to pick up, and perfect for handheld play, but it holds its own on a console as well. Where it falters is in its desperation …"

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Artura Dawn GameGrin Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Kombinera is a modern-day arcade experience, offering enough difficulty that it would have left me broke if I was paying a pound (or even 50p) per death. Incredible puzzles and charming visuals comprise a definite must-try for puzzle fans."

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Joseph Moorer Gaming Nexus Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Atari shows you how to mix a colorful, laid back vibe with an intense challenge. This gem takes everything you know about puzzles, and platformers, and throws it in the compactor, or should we say, the Kombiner. Win if you …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Apr 2022
83.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

50.0

"There&s;s nothing like a relaxing puzzle game to take a break from the stresses of more action-based and intense games... but if you&s;re looking for that sort of experience Kombinera likely isn&s;t going to make you happy since it generally …"

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Apr 2022
80.0 /100

"Kombinera is quite different from most of Atari’s other games but if you’re a fan of tough puzzles then this will be right up your alley. With over 300 of them in total, you’ll be spending quite a bit of …"

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Kwangseok Park INVEN Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

50.0

"You can make two different evaluations on "Kombinera" depends on how you conceive its genre as a &s;puzzle&s; or a &s;platformer&s;. While the elaborately designed 300+ puzzles are enough for a challenge, the fact that these puzzles require detailed controls …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Kombinera isn’t a puzzle game that will please most fans of the genre. It is really minimalistic, and its difficulty curve is all over the place. Still, it is oddly charming. There is something about its really creative premise, as …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Apr 2022
80.0 /100

"Kombinera is a simple but incredibly challenging puzzle platformer, and if your brain can handle it you&s;ll have a blast."

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Apr 2022
75.0 /100

"Kombinera is an interesting minimalist puzzle game that offers some fresh ideas, but its difficulty seems to be unbalanced in some levels. Repetitive music will annoy you as hell."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Apr 2022
90.0 /100

"It’s tough, but Kombinera impresses with its clever ball puzzles. Like most classic puzzle games, the concept is simple and easy to get your head around, but allows for some serious brainteasing as more elements are added. Some may quickly …"

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"Nonetheless it&s;s easy to forgive these problems thanks to the tone of the game and just how satisfying it is to solve a level. Kombinera is a very well constructed puzzler that knows just how far to go with its …"

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Scott MacDonald Hey Poor Player Apr 2022
90.0 /100

"Kombinera is a smart but vicious little puzzler. It doesn’t pull any punches. Fans of puzzle platformers should absolutely check it out but be warned: you’re bound to learn new some new colorful language before all is said and done. …"

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Ted Hazell NintendoWorldReport Apr 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Kombinera describes itself as a brain-bending puzzle platformer, and it succeeded in every word of that description. If you&s;re a fan of simple yet stunning visuals and popping colors coupled with a highly addictive puzzle game Kombinera is precisely for …"

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