Auditorium: The Online Experience
By Mark Raby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Intriguing indie game combines music with puzzle-solving.
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What’s It About?
AUDITORIUM: THE ONLINE EXPERIENCE is a puzzle game in which players must direct a flow of light into multiple musical containers on the screen. When the containers start to fill up, players are treated to a wonderful orchestral tune. The light appears as gusts of wind, and the only control players have over it are arrows that can be used to manipulate its direction. Players have a limited number of arrows in each level so they must use spatial and logic skills to figure out how to alter the gusts so they flow seamlessly from point A to point B. The game becomes increasingly complicated as various obstacles and new elements, such as color-changing filters, are introduced.
Is It Any Good?
Auditorium: The Online Experience does exactly what a good puzzle game needs to do -- it very easily pulls players in with a concept that is graspable and seems easy. But just as players begin to get the hang of it, the difficulty level starts increasing. However, the various new obstacles and twists are introduced slowly over time so players aren't left aggravated. Rather, they grow and develop their skills in tandem with the increased level of difficulty, making for a seamless experience that creates a feeling of accomplishment rather than one of frustration. This game also scores points for the unique musical component, giving players the reward of a big orchestral sound when they complete each puzzle. Plus the flowing light visuals are awe-inspiring. The only slight reservation is that this game is built on one concept and does not expand with multiple game modes, so some players may get bored after completing numerous puzzles. But for those who like music, it is magical.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how to use logic to solve puzzles. When have you used trial-and-error to solve a problem?
Were you more drawn to the puzzling or the music?
Game Details
- Platforms: Mac, Windows
- Subjects: Arts: music, Science: measurement, motion, physics
- Skills: Creativity: brainstorming, combining knowledge, developing novel solutions, Tech Skills: digital creation, Thinking & Reasoning: logic, solving puzzles, thinking critically
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: Cipher Prime
- Release date: February 5, 2009
- Genre: Puzzle
- Topics: Arts and Dance, Music and Sing-Along
- ESRB rating: E
- Last updated: November 6, 2017
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