Abstractio

Abstractio

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overall: 3.45
fun: 2.93
innovation: 3.48
theme: 4.17
graphics: 3.58
audio: 3.73
mood: 3.60
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💡 Idea:
What has no beginning and no end? One would say that's a doughnut, but to them I would reply "You do not understand the metaphysical structure of the universe".

To explain the universe, we cannot really start from somewhere, as there is no beginning. Actually, there is nothing at all. No space, no void, and no time. But that begs a lot of question "Can we really say that something exists or does not exist somewhere?" and "Where is that somewhere?". To that I would reply "Um, actually I do not like philosophy this much. Now please excuse me, I have some *objective* things to attend to".

Your goal is to create something from nothing. Maybe that something is everything, or maybe that something is a base for everything. Use the logic and atomic facts to shape that something.

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✏️ Theme: Start with nothing

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🏅 Features:
- 2 base elements, *they will shape everything*
- The great assembler, *this thing will consume elements to create other elements. Technically, the assembler is there, but again, do not worry about the philosophy of this. It is very stupid*
- 31 craftable elements, *they are truly something you have never experienced or seen before. It is worth every penny to see Singularity*
- Complicated and abstract themes, *this says it all. Or does it? ~~Hey, Vsauce. Mich-~~*
- Replay value, *tons of it. You can play with your eyes closed, or maybe with your monitor upside down. Possibilities are endless, really*
- Responsive and aesthetically pleasing game play, *there are no distractions in this game, and combined with smooth controls it is really brilliant*
- Inspired by Doodle God, *shh-- do not tell this anyone*

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🎮 Controls:
- Click and move mouse to drag element
- Double click an element to duplicate it
- Click and hold on element to destroy it
- Double click on the assembler to show which elements can be combined
- Escape to close the game

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🎥 Timelapse:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puoMumdfBZM

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*NOTE 1: HTML5 version of the game might have issues with audio levels and performance, as GameMaker:Studio's HTML5 export is pretty trash.*

*NOTE 2: It is actually confirmed that it is possible to beat this game on a phone, while playing in mobile browser, but you really should not attempt this as you will suffer. I warned you.*
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