Any organism smaller than me can be consumed, adding to the little mote's total mass, while I was lunch to anything bigger than I was. The dynamic that this scheme presents became apparent right away, since I always had to choose between going after the organism I wanted to consume or letting it go by and conserving my mass. Placing the mouse cursor in the appropriate place and left-clicking is the only interaction the player makes with the game outside of the menus, making for a very minimalist interface that serves the game well. Gameplay is entirely physics based, as the only way to move is to expel a little bit of mass in order to gain propulsion.
The free feeling that the game conveys is what really makes it stand out from the similar titles, as what could have been a stress-filled attempt at the high score or level completion becomes a relaxing drift through the process of single-cell evolution.
The techno/electronica soundtrack is fantastic, lending itself well to the idea of a bunch of single-cell organisms creating new lifeforms. The amoebas float about in a simplistic but charming liquid environment that could also pass for a group of planets and asteroids in space. The spacelike ambience surrounding the game is by far its most appealing aspect. And while the reprieve is appreciated, is a game in which I've seen almost every gameplay mechanic before worth a full price purchase? There's nothing really new or exciting here, but Osmos can provide a very soothing experience after a day's work with its relaxing sound, visuals, and low learning curve. The premise is simple-the player is cast as a single-cell organism and must become the biggest fish in the primordial pond by consuming as many life forms as possible.
Osmos is a game that very much resembles a lot of other games ( Asteroids and Katamari Damacy to name a few) but does enough on its own to be considered unique. WTF Shouldn't my lifeform become intelligent at some point after consuming so many others? LOW Miscalculating my orbit in the sun levels and dying when I was close to finishing a level. HIGH Absorbing a big lifeform just slightly smaller than me. I apologize in advance for any biology-related discrepancies
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