Langton's Ant

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Langton's Ant is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by DawnTree and was released on August 29, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Based on simple inputs, amazing patterns can be achieved!

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay1 negative mentions

Langton's Ant is a fun and addictive simulation that allows players to experiment with simple rules and watch their creations come alive.
The application is visually satisfying and provides a unique experience for those interested in generative algorithms.
It's a neat program that can be entertaining to watch, making it a good addition for fans of simulation games.

Many reviewers argue that it lacks meaningful gameplay and does not fit the definition of a traditional game due to the absence of a game loop.
There are technical issues, such as crashing when increasing the step size significantly and high GPU usage when pausing simulations.
Some players feel misled by its classification as a game on Steam, suggesting it should be categorized as software instead.

gameplay
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The gameplay aspect of the software is criticized for lacking any meaningful interactions or gameplay loops, resulting in an absence of engaging game-like experiences.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
graphics
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Users have noted that the graphics in the game are visually appealing, but there is a significant issue with GPU usage spiking to 100% when pausing the simulation, likely due to the absence of v-sync and a graphics menu.
- “The only issue I found was that pausing a simulation caused my GPU to jump to 100% usage. I'm guessing that's because frames are being drawn very fast (there's no V-Sync or graphics menu in this game).”