Assemble with Care is a 2019 puzzle video game developed and published by Ustwo. The game centers on an antique restorer who goes around a town fixing broken objects. The game originally released on Sep 19, 2019 for IOS and MacOS as a launch title for Apple Arcade.[1] A Microsoft Windows version was later released on March 26. 2020.[2]
| Assemble with Care | |
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| Developer(s) | Ustwo |
| Publisher(s) | Ustwo |
| Platform(s) | iOS, macOS, Windows |
| Release | iOS, macOS
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
In the game you repair various devices in order to help the people of Bellariva, a fictional town in Spain. The repair sections are separated by interludes in which it sets up the protagonist's reasons for repairing the device.
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | 72/100[3] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Destructoid | 7.5/10[5] |
| Edge | 5/10 |
| TouchArcade |   [4] |
The game received mixed reviews from critics on Metacritic.[6] CJ Andriessen, writing for Destructoid praised the touch controls and storybook presentation of the game.[7] TouchArcade's Tyler Woodward enjoyed the stylized graphics and the game's story.[8]
References edit
- ^ Frushtick, Russ (2019-09-17). "Here's the full list of games coming to Apple Arcade on launch day". Polygon. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Apple Arcade standout 'Assemble With Care' is now on Steam". Engadget. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Assemble with Care for iOS Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ Woodward, Tyler (24 September 2019). "Apple Arcade: 'Assemble With Care' Review – Beautiful Storytelling Meets Fun, Quirky Puzzles". TouchArcade. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ Andriessen, CJ. "Review: Assemble With Care". Destructoid. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Assemble With Care". Metacritic. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Review: Assemble With Care". Destructoid. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Apple Arcade: 'Assemble With Care' Review - Beautiful Storytelling Meets Fun, Quirky Puzzles". TouchArcade. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2021-01-11.