World Splitter is a wonderfully clever puzzle game that takes full advantage of its unique dual world mechanic. Its beautiful art and music also make for a rather relaxing experience. Which is good because World Splitter doesn’t pull any punches.
Every level has you move your little bee-man around a 2D map to collect a number of little creatures. Using the analog stick and triggers, you manipulate a dividing line that transitions the level between two different layouts. Transitioning between the two layouts is key to navigating the level and collecting all the creatures. Fine control and quick movements are key to solving some of the levels, as is remembering the layout on the other side of the line. As you progress the levels get more devious, but you also gain new abilities.
World Splitter is really quite unique with its world transition mechanic. It makes for a game full of planning as well as precise execution. The addition of enemies and the way the game uses them really ups the challenge and focus of some of the later levels. The game also scores you on time and how much you used the transition mechanic, so you can even go for a high score if you want to. With 60 puzzles, World Splitter should keep you busy for quite some time.
World Splitter is a pretty complete package in terms of puzzle games. It really capitalizes on its unique mechanic and manages to keep things interesting all the way through. It teaches its rules well, and learning new ways you can use them is just as satisfying learning them the first time. Combine that with a wonderful presentation and it’s hard to find fault with World Splitter.
