Dinsun Review
It is rare to find a mobile title that attempts true mechanical ambition, but Euclidean Skies succeeds more often than it fails. Building upon the legacy of Monument Valley, it demands that the player think in three (and sometimes four) dimensions. The ability to twist and distort the level architecture to flank enemies is genuinely brilliant, leading to 'aha!' moments that are highly satisfying. However, the game's greatest strength is also its Achilles' heel. As the levels become more complex, manipulating the camera and the architecture simultaneously on a touch screen becomes fiddly and frustrating. I often knew the solution but fought the swipe controls to execute it. Furthermore, the inclusion of boss fights feels misplaced in what should be a methodical puzzle game. Still, it is a premium, beautifully crafted experience that respects the player's intelligence—a rare commodity.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Brilliant, mind-bending spatial mechanics
- Gorgeous, minimalist visual style
- A premium game with no microtransactions
- Touch controls struggle with the complex 3D manipulations
- Camera angles can obscure the action
- Combat sometimes feels at odds with the puzzle nature
Technical Report
Performance: Runs well, though the AR mode is mostly a gimmick that drains the battery rapidly.
- Haptic feedback
Audience Fit
Buy if: You enjoy spatial puzzles, Rubik's cubes, and premium mobile games with no ads.
Skip if: You have poor spatial awareness or get frustrated by imprecise touch controls.
- Monument Valley
- Lara Croft GO
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old traditional gamer, extremely critical of mobile monetization
- Hardware: iPad Pro 11-inch
- Playtime: 5 hours
- Status: Completed main campaign
