So, I recently FINALLY started playing my long-neglected copy of Assassin’s Creed. I have other games that need playing. Yet, what is it that’s been tying up my gaming time? The demo of a little independent title called Crayon Physics Deluxe.
It’s a simple little concept done really, really well. On each level, there is a ball and a star…your goal is to hit the star with the ball. How you get there is the interesting part. Draw in whatever you think might work…draw a staircase and drop something on the side of the ball to propel it. Draw a weight on the end of a conveyor the ball is on to shift it forward. Draw a square to drop on the far end of a catapult, propelling your ball across the screen. Draw a golf club on a hinge that will swing down and shoot it forward. It’s a really neat idea, and it’s done well. Everything about the damn thing is best described as whimsical…the simple, crayon line graphics…the music…if you don’t smile or at least have fun while messing with this, you might be a reanimated Hitler.
The full game is $20 and comes with more objects you can draw, plus a full level editor and the ability to play levels built by others. Considering this is already seeing a level building community build up around it, it’s probably worth snagging just for that (much like World of Goo). Anyway, the demo is at least worth a try. Hell, if Penny Arcade likes it, chances are it’s the shit.
You may also discover (as I did) that your ability to draw anything resembling a straight line with a mouse is utterly nonexistent.
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