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Slider is a sliding block puzzle where you move pieces along fixed routes to complete a picture on-screen. Arrange all pieces on a 2D board without lifting them; the final square is revealed automatically once the rest are aligned.

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Release Date

15 Aug, 2018

Publisher/Developer

Albireo Games

Reviews

Steam: 50.00% positive (3/6)
Metacritic: -

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 50 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

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Slider

Slider is a thoughtful combination puzzle that challenges you to slide pieces along fixed routes to reconstruct a target image. Rooted in the idea of forming a picture on-screen, it invites patient inspection of how shapes fit together. The goal is clear: align the pieces so that the final arrangement matches the predetermined end-configuration, revealing a coherent image as you progress. This fusion of logic and aesthetics rewards careful planning, spatial reasoning, and a calm, deliberate approach to problem solving.

Crucially, you never lift a piece off the board. Slider operates on a two-dimensional grid where each piece travels along defined corridors and spaces. Moves are constrained by the layout and by neighboring pieces, so every slide must be considered in the context of the whole picture. The routes you navigate are revealed by the interactions of tiles, making each action both an advance and a potential new constraint to work around.

The end goal is more than placing fragments; it is about arranging every piece to recreate the intended image exactly. The final square of the puzzle is displayed automatically once the other pieces have been lined up, providing a satisfying moment of completion as the picture comes into full view without extra input. This automatic reveal emphasizes that solving Slider is about harmony and precision, not forced arrangements.

Solving these sliding block puzzles emphasizes forward planning. You must anticipate how a single slide changes future possibilities, how routes intertwine, and how to unlock sections of the picture without disrupting already positioned pieces. The two-dimensional constraints mean each move has immediate consequences for later options, turning simple shifts into a sequence of deliberate steps. Patience, visualization, and the ability to choreograph several moves ahead are keys to success.

As a descendant of the traditional jigsaw, Slider centers on the satisfaction of seeing a picture emerge from careful alignment. The gameplay rewards texture recognition, pattern matching, and strategic sequencing, transforming a challenging board into a gradually revealed image. The experience blends puzzle rigor with the aesthetic reward of a completed picture, offering a calm yet engaging challenge for players who enjoy thoughtful, methodical puzzles.

Design: Lucid Dreaming, Medialoot • Music: Kevin MacLeod

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