- September 23, 2015
- IBOLOGY LLC
XenoBloom
Platforms
About
XenoBloom is a strategy game where players nurture and harvest alien life in a self-expanding biome, with no combat or loot. Featuring single-player, local multi-player for two, and split-screen modes, players can discover and evolve new life-forms, control the rules of selection and survival, and sculpt their world. The game is driven by Cellular Automata, offering unique gameplay styles from normal to deduction modes, and a beautiful original soundtrack.











- Xenobloom offers a calming and meditative experience, making it a great choice for players looking to relax.
- The game features interesting art and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It encourages experimentation with plant growth and environmental manipulation, providing a unique and engaging gameplay loop.
- Many players feel the game lacks depth and content, making it feel more like a screensaver or experiment than a full-fledged game.
- The absence of a tutorial or clear guidance can lead to confusion, leaving players unsure of how to progress.
- Some find the gameplay repetitive and grindy, with limited challenges and objectives to keep them engaged.
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeGameplay is characterized by a focus on experimentation rather than strict mechanics, which may initially engage players but can lead to boredom due to its repetitive and attrition-based nature. The game does not aim to simulate biological processes realistically, and players may find the lack of guidance limiting after a short period of enjoyment.
“Good for about 15 minutes of entertainment before you become bored with the endless attrition-based gameplay.”
“Only a few hints are given, and gameplay is left up to experimentation.”
“The first idea a prospective buyer of this game needs to be disabused of is that this is some sort of biology simulator, concerned with replicating some set of mechanics relevant to organic life as we know it here in the real world.”