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Is Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who prefer relaxed puzzle sessions over action-focused gameplay.
- Fans of slide puzzles who want a story alongside the puzzles.
- Players interested in assembling hand-drawn animations as part of puzzle play.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for fast-paced action or combat may find the puzzle-focused play too calm.
- Those seeking an open-ended dungeon adventure may find the sequential puzzle structure restrictive.
- Players who want multiplayer or competitive play may prefer a game built around those modes.
Our take on Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest
Rather than using a dungeon as the setting for combat or exploration, this game makes slide puzzles the main way through it. The sequential puzzle structure carries a visual-novel story, with hand-drawn animations to assemble as part of the experience.
What is Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest?
Bucky, a dog, and his friend Shin explore a mysterious dungeon in a slide-puzzle game with visual novel elements.
Players complete one puzzle to open the next, following a sequence through the dungeon. All difficulty levels are available from the start. The game also includes 6 hand-drawn animations to assemble. Its presentation is described as minimalist, with the puzzle progression paired with a story about uncovering the dungeon’s mysteries.
How Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest plays
- 01Sequential puzzles
- Finishing a puzzle opens the next stage in the dungeon journey.
- 02Selectable difficulty
- Every difficulty level is available from the beginning.
- 03Hand-drawn animations
- Players assemble 6 original animations.
- 04Visual novel elements
- The puzzle sequence follows Bucky and Shin as they investigate the dungeon.
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Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest: platforms & release
Is Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest worth it?
It is worth it if: players who prefer relaxed puzzle sessions over action-focused gameplay. Skip it if: players looking for fast-paced action or combat may find the puzzle-focused play too calm.
Where can I download Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest on?
Windows and macOS.
