Parents' Guide to Stacks On Stacks (On Stacks)

Truth be told, at first glance it's hard to understand how this seemingly random puzzle game could possibly be much fun. The story of Stacks On Stacks (On Stacks), such as it is, makes absolutely no sense. The game's style looks like it could have come from an elementary school art class. And to top it off, the gameplay is often its own worst enemy. All that being said, it's still manages to have an odd sort of addictive appeal. Once you start putting your stacking skills to work, the game's nearly impossible to put down.

What's most interesting about Stacks On Stacks (On Stacks) is that nearly everything the game has going for it is also working against it, and vice versa. For example, the uncertainty of the "?" Block constantly pulls the player completely out of the tower building experience. While it's frustrating to have your flow constantly interrupted, these little mini-games can be fun distractions with a potentially game changing payoff. Meanwhile, playing in a 3D environment makes the stacking element feel more realistic, but it also means the camera can sometimes hide important aspects of the board and cause problems with perspective. Finally, co-op play can make or break any match, depending on if the two players can communicate and work well together. Stacks On Stacks (On Stacks) is, quite simply, controlled chaos at its best. Will you rise to the occasion and find balance? Or collapse under the pressure and let the world crash down around you?