When comparing Wonderputt vs Shadowmatic, 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 Wonderputt is ranked 6th. 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 Well designed morphing mini golf course
When you start up the game you see one course in its entirety and would not think there is much on offer, but that could not be farther from the truth as the design of the course incorporates many different levels through allowing the course to morph as you progress.
Pro New HD graphics and bigger canvas over Flash web based version
The bigger canvas allows for better touch controls dues to the size of where a player needs to touch and control the ball. The better graphics of course allows the game to look sharp on HD displays.
Pro Better controls on touch screen than Flash version
There is a flash version of the game for PC that can be difficult to control due to having to use ones mouse or touchpad, luckily the iOS version of the game allows for a more tactile control due to the touchscreen controls.
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.
Cons
Con Penalization for time used
The longer one takes on the course the more one is penalized, which can force players to feel rushed and also does not allow one to enjoy the scenery of the game, which is disappointing.
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.