When comparing Shadowmatic vs Last Voyage, the Slant community recommends Shadowmatic for most people. In the question“What are the best iOS puzzle games with a focus on optical illusions?” Shadowmatic is ranked 4th while Last Voyage is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Shadowmatic is:
Users can take as much time as they like to solve puzzles, so there is no stress as to how or when they are solved. Couple this with the use of ambient music and it is a very low key game that allows for anyone to enjoy the experience stress free.
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Pros
Pro Relaxing gameplay
Users can take as much time as they like to solve puzzles, so there is no stress as to how or when they are solved. Couple this with the use of ambient music and it is a very low key game that allows for anyone to enjoy the experience stress free.
Pro Striking graphics and use of shadows
Objects in the game put HD textures to use quite well which makes all of the objects look very real and then the lighting system used (which is the main mechanic of the game) to create the shadows on the wall behave as they would in the real world. The game is a pleasure to look at and interact with due to the high level of polish to the graphics and lighting system.
Pro Precise touch controls
Swiping the objects on screen in order to rotate them is intuitive and control really well making the game a joy to control.
Pro Mind bending puzzles that incorporate minimal design
Last Voyage is a unique looking game that uses minimal design to create difficult optical illusion puzzles. By playing up to the games minimal strengths the use of light and dark is key to figuring how a puzzle works.
Pro 5 chapters with different gameplay mechanics for each
Switching up the mechanics of the game in every chapter keeps things fresh for the player. One chapter may deal with puzzle solving through the use of shadow and light while another chapter focuses on a type of endless running.
Cons
Con Difficulty curve is too low
The game does not ramp up difficulty at a fast enough pace with too many puzzles being too easy for too long. Basically the game is too easy.
Con No tutorial, no help
Last Voyage leaves everything for the player to figure out, there is no tutorial to teach one how to play and there is no help button if one gets stuck. This may be aggravating for those that are used to more hand holding than this game provides, which is none.