Drawing the Path Is an Exciting Physics-based Puzzle Game

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Drawing the Path
Android Game Review by AndroidAppsReview.com

Drawing the Path, developed by OnLabGames, is an entertaining puzzle game with limitless possibilities. Can you beat the clock and guide the ball to the target?

Concept and Gameplay

Drawing the Path has one goal; skillfully draw lines to guide the ball to the target before the 15 second timer is up. It might sound simple and, for once, it actually is. The graphics and physics engine are decent, though I found that both aren’t as great as they could be. I liked the classic feel of the notebook background, mainly because it brought back memories of doodling during math class.

Drawing the Path Android Game Review

Unlike other constructive puzzle games, Drawing the Path breaks the mold by not limiting you to how many lines you can draw to solve a puzzle. While this might seem like a blessing, it can actually turn into a curse rather quickly. Why? Instead of tactically drawing lines and truly thinking about what you need to do in order to complete the puzzle, you can doodle the ball right to the target without much effort. Personally I think having an unlimited number of lines to draw makes the game too easy. Your only enemy is time, but as long as you can beat the clock and hit the target, you can beat the level.

As I mentioned before, the physics engine in Drawing the Path is a bit touchier than I’d like it to be. Other than that, gameplay is generally smooth and pleasant. It’s easy to zip through levels once you get the hang of the game, which is good for users who are simply looking for a new way to kill a bit of time. One thing I do want to mention is that if you fail a level, the game forces you to start from the beginning instead of allowing you to selectively redraw lines. This was also addressed in a review of the game on Google Play, and the developers mentioned that this adjustment is on the way.

Features

Drawing the Path includes one unique feature that I haven’t seen in similar games. This is the availability of all 80 levels right off the bat, meaning you don’t have to beat the level in order to play it. I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about this feature, as it leaves little to achieve in the way of beating the game. However, it’s useful if you happen to get stuck on a level and want to keep going or if you feel the game is too easy and you want to skip to higher levels.

Also, Drawing the Path keeps track of your level scores, giving you the option to try and best your previous scores. Instead of scores being available on the menu or a separate page, you need to start and/or beat a level again in order to see your best score.

Value

Drawing the Path is available for free from Google Play and has minimal advertising. While the game itself needs a little bit of tweaking, it’s very playable out of the box. Gamers who enjoy puzzles should definitely give Drawing the Path a try.

Android Apps Review Details: Drawing the Path is FREE and requires Android 2.2+. You can download it from Google Play.

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