Volvox Demo

Biology is a pretty complex subject, especially if you want to learn about genetics or how cells interact with each other. However, it can also be fun to study because, like most scientific fields, it makes you see the world in a different light. Life is more incredible than we imagine, and there are very weird organisms out there that appear to be defying every natural law in existence.

Volvox is a puzzle game that aims to provide you with a challenge and help you understand just how complicated nature really is. You probably won’t learn too much biology playing it, but the experience is challenging enough to work your brain into shape. It comes with a huge number of levels as well, which means that you’ll be busy for a while, even if it doesn’t take you very long to solve the puzzles.

In short, the game is about rotating triangles from one place to the other. The triangles are called Trimoebas, and their fictional purpose is to create the first multicellular organism by joining together. Your goal is to find a way to arrange the Trimoebas in the requested order and position by rotating them and making sure that their final position matches the indicators on screen.

Although it is possible to ruin your chances by simply rotating the triangles the wrong way, there are also traps to watch out for, which make the challenge that much more demanding. As an example, there are patches of glue you have to avoid, whether by taking advantage of the special properties of your Trimoeba, or by using other cells to build bridges over the obstacles in question.

The graphics are hand-drawn and quite basic, although they go very well with the general atmosphere. There’s not a lot to see except for the Trimoebas and a few other decorative items, all of which are just basic shapes sketched by hand. You also have a calming soundtrack to keep you company as the puzzles come and go, which certainly helps.

Volvox is a simple concept that has the potential to provide you with a few long hours of fun and frustration. Even if it sounds quite simple in theory, triangles are not that common in everyday life, which is why it might be a tad more difficult to visualize their movement.