Polimelo — Puzzle Game
Syncron
"Take two steps, let both of them count."
What Kind of Game?
Not alone — always both of them together.
Standard puzzle games have you control a single object. In Syncron, every keypress moves two objects at once. This synchronicity is as much a rhythm and coordination experience as it is a brain workout.
Goal: short, satisfying, and replayable puzzles. Each level is compact enough to be solved in minutes — but requires a true 'aha!' moment to solve.
Map Mechanics
Synchronous Movement
When the player presses a single directional key, they move two different objects on the grid at the same time. While one moves normally, the other can move in the opposite (reversed) direction.
Ice Floors
Slippery surfaces preserve momentum. Objects slide continuously until they hit a wall or obstacle, deepening the coordination planning.
Conveyor Belts
A mechanic that flings objects in the belt's direction regardless of their facing. Use it strategically to push boxes or position yourself.
Teleporters
Instantly transport objects to the other side of the map via portal pairs. Challenge your mind with synchronous passage combinations.
Boxes and Weights
Push boxes on the grid to clear paths, block laser obstacles, or trigger weight buttons on cyber floors.
Energy Systems
Open gates by activating energy generators and wires in the game area, turning the rules of the cyberpunk universe to your advantage.
Aesthetic
Black background, neon glow.
Syncron's visual identity combines retro arcade game atmosphere with modern minimalist design. With every move, swipe, and win, animations and lighting effects keep the experience alive.
Competition & Community
1–3 Star Rating
Every level you solve is rated based on the number of moves you spend. Try to find the most optimal path.
Level Editor
Design your own cyber-puzzles, save them with Dexie (IndexedDB), or upload and share them to the cloud with Firebase Firestore.
Offline & Cloud Sync
Play uninterrupted with Dexie infrastructure even without internet, and sync your progress across all devices via Firebase when connected.
Platforms
Web
syncron.polimelo.com — Instant 60 FPS cyber-puzzle fun through modern browsers, no installation required.
Android
Native mobile version optimized with touch-specific swipe gestures through Capacitor integration.
Desktop
Electron-based full-screen keyboard-focused edition. Runs with peak performance on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Details of Game Design
Designing a Puzzle Game from Scratch
How did Syncron's 'Synchronous Movement' mechanic take shape? Design stages of producing complex and satisfying puzzles from simple rules.
Data-Driven Difficulty Tuning
When is a puzzle level too hard or boring? Setting the difficulty balance using move counts and reset metrics from beta tests.