- August 29, 2021
- Ka Hin Yuen
PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator
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PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Ka Hin Yuen and was released on August 29, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.
PHYSARUM is a sandbox simulation game. Simulate the real world slime mold Physarum polycephalum by generating millions of living particles. Create and mutate slime species in real time to discover countless mesmerizing and emergent patterns.
- The simulator offers a wide variety of behaviors and patterns, allowing for creative experimentation and customization.
- Visually captivating and can serve as an engaging background display, making it suitable for streaming or as a wallpaper engine.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown commitment to improving the simulation based on user requests.
- Some users experienced technical issues, with the full game not functioning as expected after purchase.
- The promotional material may be misleading, as many features showcased in the video are not achievable in the actual game.
- The simulation may not appeal to everyone, as it requires a specific interest in particle-based simulations and lacks traditional gameplay elements.
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The graphics are praised for their ability to create engaging and visually appealing effects, particularly in video mode with VHS tapes, making them suitable for streaming and video synthesis. Users appreciate the potential for incorporating these visuals into creative projects, such as enhancing Twitch streams with unique aesthetics.
“I have mainly been using it in video mode with ripped VHS tapes to get some cool visuals for streaming and video synthesis.”
“Aside from just playing with it, I could imagine incorporating it into my Twitch stream, replacing my normal webcam source with a game capture source that's capturing this program. It could serve as a gimmick for matching the game's aesthetic when playing Tetris Effect or something similar.”
“Overall, very good for fidgeting or making neat visuals.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel unresponsive.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
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PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator is a casual simulation game.
PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator is available on PC and Windows.
PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator was released on August 29, 2021.
PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator was developed by Ka Hin Yuen.
PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.
PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator is a single player game.
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