Tetris-inspired neon puzzle game for PC
Quaterneo is a free puzzle game that was made by the indie developer, rologfos, for PCs. It draws inspiration from the classic Tetris for its gameplay, while introducing a unique twist of its own to make it more varied and challenging to players. It features a simple but quite appealing neon aesthetic design.
Many games have tried to replicate the feel and experience of Tetris like Tetris Zone and Block Puzzle have done. Quaterneo employs a similar mechanic to its gameplay. However, its neon-inspired design and futuristic vibe do make the experience more unique than others that more or less just copies everything from the original.
How do I play Quaterneo?
On the surface, Quaterneo looks like a puzzle game that was inspired by the classic Tetris of decades past. It utilizes pixel-style graphics combined with a bright and colorful neon aesthetic for the design of its blocks on top of a simple yet atmospheric backdrop. It's minimal, futuristic, and fits with the overall theme it's going for. It starts off with a row of color-coded blocks, which you will need to rotate to form a square of uniform color to clear out.
All the while, more will keep falling from above. Now, this is where the unique twist comes in as adjacent null blocks will occasionally appear after clearing out a square. It adds another layer of difficulty and challenge as you keep blocks from piling up and reaching the top too fast. Quaterneo offers 3 game modes to choose from and even features an online scoreboard so you can compete with others for the highest scores.
Lastly, as you play, you will get to unlock cosmetic upgrades that will allow you to change the colors of your blocks following various themes and color palettes. It supports various control schemes, from your mouse to a gamepad controller. Although it has a short playthrough for every run, it was designed that way to cater to quick play sessions.
An atmospheric puzzle game with a twist
Overall, if you're looking for a nice little game that you can enjoy playing in quick short bursts, Quaterneo will fit the bill. It features familiar gameplay mechanics, retro graphics, and an atmospheric feel and experience to it. Best of all, it's free so there's no reason not to give it a shot.
