Powernode

This is a fun little puzzle game that scratches the tiny itch that comes from Sim management type games. I quite enjoy myself while playing it, even if it is a bit simplistic. Things I Liked: 1. It's simple, and quick. I can play a couple of rounds between emails for work. 2. It makes sense, and has a challenging learning curve that makes me want to try to do better. 3. Scratches the itch I have for more "hardcore" games like Factorio. 4. Peaceful music. This game almost has a Zen like feeling to it. Things I wish were improved: 1. I wish there was a mode where you could pause, and readjust your nodes while time was stopped. This is the biggest thing for me. 2. When your nodes go away at certain points in the run, makes me grumpy because it's almost impossible to recover from if you have power going across the screen, and even if you reconnect immediately, sometimes the travel distance is too far. 3. Crashed on me a few times. 4. Barebones. Could have ...

Very fun and hectic games. Has a feel somewhat similar to Mini Metro, where you're trying manage ever-increasing chaos. The only thing I wish Powernode had was the ability to play the game while paused so that you could manage things more effectively. As it is, you're inevitably rushed and the bottleneck becomes not your logistical skills but rather your reaction time.

Enjoyable little "thinker" in the visual style of Mini Metro - terrific for that quick fix. Starts off very peaceful with good ambient music, but can get fairly hectic as you quickly progress. A good value for money experience.