Vertex Dispenser

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Vertex Dispenser is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game. It was developed by Michael Brough and was released on June 10, 2011. It received positive reviews from players.

Vertex Dispenser is an abstract real-time strategy game with mathematical puzzle elements. Move around a geometric surface and lay claim to your territory. Protect it by capturing solid faces for defense. Manipulate the colours of your vertices to gain power for special abilities. Balance your time between attacking, defending, expanding and colouring to survive and defeat your enemies.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an engaging audio experience that enhances gameplay.
Vertex Dispenser offers a fun and challenging blend of problem-solving and competitive strategy, particularly in multiplayer modes.
Despite its minimalistic design, the game is highly enjoyable and requires significant brain usage, making it a must-have for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from extreme minimalism, which may detract from the overall experience and could use more polish in its UI and graphics.
There are reports of crashes on certain systems, such as Mac Book Pro, with no known tech support solutions.
The lack of a story may leave some players wanting more narrative depth.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "vertex dispenser" are described as deceptively simple and minimalistic, which some players feel could benefit from additional polish, particularly in the user interface. Despite this, the game's engaging gameplay and challenging mechanics overshadow any graphical shortcomings, making it a fun experience that encourages strategic thinking.
- “A deceptively simple and graphically minimal game with chill electronic music, Vertex Dispenser is both fun and challenging - offering one part problem solving and one part competitive strategy.”
- “Don't get disturbed by the graphics; it is very, very fun and you really have to use your brain if you want to be good at this.”
- “The game could do with a bit of polish in its UI and graphics.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its depth and complexity, drawing inspiration from falling block puzzle mechanics, which sets it apart as one of the few games in the crts genre.
- “One of very few games in the CRTS genre, its depth and complexity stem from mechanics reminiscent of a falling block puzzle game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Vertex Dispenser" is characterized by chill electronic tracks that complement its minimalistic graphics and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience of problem-solving and competitive strategy.
- “A deceptively simple and graphically minimal game with chill electronic music, Vertex Dispenser is both fun and challenging - offering one part problem solving and one part competitive strategy.”