Osmos

ic1male · 27 Aug 2009 at 14:19

Just tried the demo on Steam. Ingenious. A definite purchase for only £6.99. Any others given it a whirl and loved it?

About the Game

Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack.

Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: ejecting matter also shrinks you. Relax - good things come to those who wait.

Key features:

*Independent Games Festival finalist in three categories: Seumas McNally Grand Prize, Excellence in Design and Technical Excellence
*Progress from serenely ambient levels into varied and more challenging worlds. (47 levels, plus bonus content)
*Confront attractors, repulsors and intelligent motes with similar abilities and goals as you
*Selected as one of the 2009 PAX 10
*Procedural content: play random versions of any level
*Sublime electronic soundtrack by Loscil, Gas/High Skies, Julien Neto, Biosphere, and more
*Dynamic time-warping: slow down the flow of time to outmaneuver agile opponents; speed it up to raise the challenge

KiTBoH · 27 Aug 2009 at 14:20

no but will try the demo now D:

orderoftheflame · 27 Aug 2009 at 14:27

Downloading the demo now thanks.

barmyllama · 27 Aug 2009 at 14:47

I played the demo and really enjoyed it.

A bargin at £6.99 because all the levels are randomly generated.

FlukeRogi · 27 Aug 2009 at 15:12

I like a well done indie game, but thought this was a bit poor really.

manic111 · 27 Aug 2009 at 15:15

From your description it sounds like fl0w, but I assume that it's a little more in depth for £6.99?

Downloading the demo.

ic1male · 27 Aug 2009 at 15:16

manic111 said:
From your description it sounds like fl0w, but I assume that it's a little more in depth for £6.99?

I know where you're coming from but I've never played fl0w so I don't know how in-depth that game is.

Shadows1990 · 27 Aug 2009 at 15:29

I played the demo, and the alphas before the launch and loved them, so now I have the full version.

It's a very flOw-esque game, and is pretty relaxing. The music is pretty good too.

KiTBoH · 27 Aug 2009 at 16:01

The game seems pretty good. I'm not sure how much different all of the levels can get, though.

It's the sort of game that once you've played one level you've played them all

manic111 · 27 Aug 2009 at 16:52

I like that a lot, definately one to pick up if it ever goes on one of Steam's weekend deals!

britboy4321 · 27 Aug 2009 at 17:04

Got the whole thing. Worth getting if you appreciate originality -- and are of the more -- ahem -- advanced years to quite appreciate more of a relaxing gaming experience once in a while ..

It's so relaxing. No crazy time limits. No flashing lights. Just chill out and click around at it! Anyone under the age of 18 -- you will hate this game completely -- move on!

psychas · 27 Aug 2009 at 17:28

great game need 2 more levels to finish it pretty hard

V4NT0M · 27 Aug 2009 at 17:34

I'll give it a go but it just seems like fl0w 2.

Antar Bolaeisk · 27 Aug 2009 at 17:39

I remember trying the demo ages ago but it seemed very unchallenging though good for the first 20 minutes.

Shadows1990 · 27 Aug 2009 at 18:27

Antar Bolaeisk said:
I remember trying the demo ages ago but it seemed very unchallenging though good for the first 20 minutes.

As you progress, some of the levels become pretty difficult.

I'm finding the 'become huge' levels fun at the moment

Vince · 27 Nov 2009 at 13:48

£2.00 on steam now, purchased this last night.... For £6.99 i'm not sure but for £2 you have to have it really!