All of it was obviously written in the designers' original language and then passed through something like Google Translate. Colors were washed out and the white literally hurt my eyes with my screen brightness turned all the way down beyond the tutorial I was not able to play the game because it was extremely difficult to distinguish elements of gameplay (i.e., targets from the background.)Ī tremendous amount of text exists in this game. Again - this is actually happening in 2012? Thanks to the nonsensical iconic menus, I couldn't find any settings to adjust the graphics (besides the resolution choices before the game started) - or else these options don't exist. The interface seems to have been designed for old CRT screens, because on my LCD the white saturation was blinding. This alone would stop some players dead in their tracks. My computer is a very standard MacBook Pro that I also use for my work, as well as to play the many other Big Fish games I love there is no problem with my individual setup.įirst I was challenged for my screen resolution. However, this is a very badly made – as in, badly designed and programmed - game.įull disclosure: yes, I am in fact a professional software tester - but no, these are NOT merely "technical issues." My experience was not a matter of a few bugs. ![]() I'm not against inexpensive spinoffs of a cool game idea - look at the Match 3 genre. I am familiar with the concept of this game and have played the original title, on which "evolution" games are based, on my home gaming system. It literally hurt my eyes After years of playing and loving Big Fish games, this experience finally prompted me to write a review. I recommend you try the demo, because this may not be an issue for you. This absolutely would have been a purchase for me, had the controls not frustrated me so much. But the response time is lousy and my sparkle needed a tighter turning circle. You can choose either keyboard or mouse control, and the mouse controls are well-designed. It's not that the controls are poorly designed. After fruitlessly circling a green micro-element for the nth time-having backed away and returned for another try, only to get stuck orbiting the darned thing again-I decided that I have enough stress in my life without voluntarily adding more. My little sparkle seemed to go everywhere except where I wanted him to go. The controls made me want to commit mayhem. The gameplay is interesting and challenging. The music is beautifully ambient and appropriate. The graphics and animation are utterly stunning. Overall this is a wonderful change of pace from the typical Big Fish style of game.įive-star game with one-star controls. I have yet to find the "Genlab" where you can monitor your evolution and I'm not sure do what else #can anybody help here?#. I have only played the demo, but it is a definite buy for me. ![]() It takes a little while to get used to moving and the kelp does have to be navigated, but it does get much easier with practice. I absolutely love the otherwordly, colorful graphics. The background music is eerie and perfect for the primordial sea. When you have completely eaten your quota of a color # kept track of at the bottom of the screen#, you may advance to the next stage. If you can't find anything to eat, move up or down #moving the mouse wheel# to explore another depth. Once into the game, follow the expanding circles to find your next meal. The 3 tabs will explain controls and basic objectives #mainly to grow as big as you can#and exit the game by clicking on the exit sign in the bottom left of the screen#. Before playing, click on the little "i" in the upper left corner of the screen. Once you figure out the game mechanics, this game really grows on you. Try It, You Might Like It!!! I really enjoy games that are different and unusual.
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