Assemble with Care
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| Developer(s) | Ustwo |
| Publisher(s) | Ustwo |
| Platform(s) | iOS, macOS, tvOS, Windows |
| Release | iOS, macOS, tvOS
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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 released September 2019 for iOS, MacOS, and tvOS as a launch title for Apple Arcade.[1] A Microsoft Windows version was released on March 26. 2020.[2]
In September and early October of 2023, the game's App Store version was changed from being an Apple Arcade game to becoming a standalone game.[3]
Gameplay
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In the game the player repairs 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[4] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Destructoid | 7.5/10[6] |
| Edge | 5/10 |
| TouchArcade |   [5] |
The game received mixed reviews from critics on Metacritic.[4] 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. Archived from the original on 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Apple Arcade standout 'Assemble With Care' is now on Steam". Engadget. 26 March 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-12-31. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ Jared Nelson (2 October 2023). "Ustwo's 'Assemble with Care' Now Available for Free with Premium Unlock IAP Following its Removal from Apple Arcade Last Month". TouchArcade. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Assemble with Care for iOS Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ Woodward, Tyler (24 September 2019). "Apple Arcade: 'Assemble With Care' Review – Beautiful Storytelling Meets Fun, Quirky Puzzles". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ Andriessen, CJ. "Review: Assemble With Care". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
