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Osmos HD – ...And Now For Something Completely Different
Tested version: 1.2.8
Latest version: 2.0
Requires Android: Varies with device
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Summary
Classic computer and console games tend to fall into certain categories such as racing games, simulators, puzzles and shooters.
With the onset of Android and iOS a whole new creed of games has emerged, one that is a lot less easy to classify. Osmos HD falls into this strange new category. Find out what sets it apart in today's review.
Features & Use
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Test device: HTC One S mit Android 4.0.3
Navigate a round organism within a 2D environment that's populated with mainly passive organisms. Whenever two organisms collide the larger one engulfs the the other, becoming even larger. In the beginning your organism is tiny and the goal is to help it to grow in order to survive. In order to move about the organism can cast off part of its mass, thus being propelled forward.
Within the Odyssey campaign there are eight game modes to choose from, with varying degrees of difficulty. New worlds are continuously generated.
The 'Arcade' mode randomly generates new worlds and there are nine difficulty levels to try out.
In every mode you will find yourself within a relatively large square or circle that is populated with various immobile organisms, as well as:
- Active KI organisms that will try to overpower your organism
- Repulsors that are especially difficult to absorb seeing as they repel all other organisms
- Stars (which make up the centre of a level and are always unique) that can't be absorbed due to their size and force of gravity
- Stars that are smaller and occur in group constellations; these stars (as opposed to the aforementioned ones) can be absorbed
- Anti-matter that look like passive organisms but self-destruct when you touch them
The types listed above command their own game mode, which means that five modes are defined by one type of organism. Two further modes are made up of purely passive organisms, some of them mobile and some of them completely immobile. The final mode is a combination of mobile and immobile stars.
Bottom line:
Osmos HD really shows what touchscreen technology is currently capable of—and we like it! Navigating the organism is easy and intuitive and the gaming concept is great.
The game isn't super dense but it's very interesting and entertaining without presenting users with impossible challenges.
Screen & Controls
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The Osmos HD graphics are stellar. The galaxy-inspired aesthetic, attention to detail and luminous elements make for a visually stimulating experience. The graphics have a bit of an Avatar vibe going and there are some modern futuristic elements without seeming too sci-fi.
Controls are also well conceived and intuitive. Swipe across the screen in order to influence how fast time elapses.
The colour schemes of organisms allow you to determine whether a foreign organism is smaller or larger than your own.
Speed & Stability
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Osmos HD runs very smoothly and is a reliable app overall. Loading times are okay, too.
Price/Performance Ratio
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A demo version of Osmos HD can be downloaded for free. You can get the full package for EUR 2,29.
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Market Comments
Ismael, Oct 2, 2012
Too short and easy This game is great, something new to play, unfortunately it is too short and I had difficulties with 2 or 3 levels only.
River, Oct 2, 2012
My husband can't put it down. I installed this a couple of days ago on my G-Slate (Optimus S tablet). I started playing it today, showed it to my husband (from the tutorial) when he came home, and he's been playing it since. I hope it runs as well on his phone as on my tablet, because I'd like my tablet back! A beautiful game in every way.'Bravo!
Tristan, Oct 2, 2012
Great game I would recommend this game if you're on the fence about buying it or not. It is well thought out and requires you to think and take your time. The music is very relaxing as well. :-)
Vev, Oct 1, 2012
Mind blowing. Beautiful, I just LOVE the graphics, and it is so smooth and fluent on my nexus. Works beautifully on iPad too. Some levels and wonderfully challenging, such an addictive game. Money well spent, HD is simply brilliant.
Christopher, Oct 1, 2012
Worth every penny. Super addicting and fun. A very chilled out and relaxing game.
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