Petri-geddon
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A very simple strategy game that takes place entirely inside the confines of a petri dish. Control you microbes to eradicate the germs. Watch out for wandering viruses and (mostly) deadly anti-biotics!
Yes I am aware of the crumby title. This is a game making jam, not a game title jam. :grin:
* Fixed an bug where game would get stuck without a player.
(you monster!)
There are also deadly anti-biotics. At least ... they're mostly deadly. Legend tells of some microbes having the ability to consume this deadly poison without any ill effects.
Yes I am aware of the crumby title. This is a game making jam, not a game title jam. :grin:
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Download! (New Version!)Version 1.1
* Fixed an bug where new rounds would not spawn a player.* Fixed an bug where game would get stuck without a player.
Version 1.2
* Fixed a bug in the enemy AI that would cause it to move incorrectly.Version 1.3
* Fixed a crashing bug!Gameplay
Probiotics
You start every round with a singular microbe. Your goal is to eliminate all your enemies (the Germs) to move on, but it won't be so easy. You can't consume an enemy germ unless you're large enough (2 sizes bigger).Growing
To grow your microbe you must consume things. You can consume food (green orbs), smaller germs, or even your own microbes.(you monster!)
Splitting
You can only grow so much though. After a certain point your microbe will divide into two smaller microbes. This grants you a tactical advantage but also makes you vulnerable until you grow larger again.Dangers
Not only are there germs running around trying to consume you, but there are also dangers like viruses. A virus can infect any microbe and after a few turns the microbe will die and release two viruses. Viruses will shift about aimlessly but don't get caught off gaurd!There are also deadly anti-biotics. At least ... they're mostly deadly. Legend tells of some microbes having the ability to consume this deadly poison without any ill effects.