Atom

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Atom is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by PanGuoJun and was released on September 16, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A simple hydrogen atom simulator.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game accurately displays atomic structures and allows for some interesting visual manipulations of atoms.
There is potential for fun and educational gameplay if more features and content are added in the future.
The developer has a history of creating minimalistic games, and this game could evolve into something greater with updates.

The game lacks clear instructions and gameplay mechanics, leaving players confused about what to do.
It is very short and currently feels more like a demo than a complete game, with limited content and interaction.
There are technical issues, such as lag and bugs, which detract from the overall experience.

humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is considered weaker compared to the developer's other titles, such as "Tree Bonsai" and "Black Hole Simulator," which are praised for their fun and engaging content. While some players found moments of enjoyment, particularly in "I Am a Rock," the overall experience was deemed too short and less impactful.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious situations that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny character interactions really elevate the experience and make it memorable.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers emphasize the need for customizable graphics settings in the game, allowing players to adjust quality and simulation options to accommodate a wide range of PC specifications, from modern to older systems.
- “A little tour of the controls would be nice, and it would be good if one could change the quality of the graphics and/or simulation for different PCs to properly run it at whatever they want/need.”
- “PC games must have a range of tweakable graphics and control configuration options to allow the game to work well on any system, whether it's brand new or 10 years old.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the current state of gameplay is underdeveloped, with the core engine in place but lacking essential gameplay loops, making it feel more like a foundation than a complete game experience.
- “What we have here is the core engine for what might one day be a game, but right now it lacks even simple gameplay loops.”