Particulars Demo

Particulars is an arcade action game with puzzle elements developed by SeeThrough Studios and published by Surprise Attack.

Particulars is difficult to place in any specific category because it touches on so many. Sometimes you can say that it’s an arcade game, but then you have to find out a solution for a level, and it suddenly turns into a puzzle. Then you’re taken on strange ride through the memories of a young woman, putting the player into her shoes.

When games are hard to categorize it can only mean two things. It’s either a good game or it’s a bad game. There’s nothing in between. This is the case with Particulars, which is a really good game that not only hits all the high notes but also managed to bring some fresh concepts to the world of gaming.

If I were to say that Particulars is a game about manipulating subatomic particles, you would think that it’s probably something boring. That’s the exact opposite. To be fair, the world of subatomic particles is already amazing, so a game that would actually capitalize on that aspect could only be a good thing.

The most interesting aspect of Particulars is that it uses real data. Sure, the particles have some visual representation, but their properties are true. You start your journey as a down quark, and you work your way up. Anti-particles will destroy you, but it would manage to change your charge you might be safer.

The game works really well with a gamepad; it’s easy to play it. You control the particles, and you complete the levels that you’re given. Also, Particulars serves the players various bits of information from the past of a young girl named Alison, who happens to be a physicist and who’s doesn’t seem to get a break.

The levels are not difficult, and the instructions are clear. If you want to know more about the particles, details are provided in the game, so there is a little bit of learning involved as well. When we draw the line, Particulars is a unique game that will surprise you.