Darwinia

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 138 Ratings

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  • Summary: Combining fast paced action with strategic battle planning, the game features a novel and intuitive control mechanism, a graphical style ripped from 80's retro classics, and a story concerning a tribe of video game sprites trapped in a modern 3d game world. [Introversion]
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. AceGamez
    100
    It's a beautiful mix of everything we love in retro gaming and everything we're capable of having with modern technology, truly a match made in virtual heaven!
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  2. Play.tm
    95
    Darwinia is the most refreshing, beautiful, frustrating, compelling and dare I say it original game I've had the pleasure of playing in many a year.
  3. 1UP
    90
    Darwinia isn't just a good game. More importantly, it's a place you've never been.
  4. Pelit (Finland)
    86
    So stylish it looks like art, but surprisingly it is also a very good game. [Apr. 05]
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  5. PC Gamer
    82
    Guaranteed fun for strategy fans of all ages, but especially retro gamers. [July 2005, p.68]
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  6. Cheat Code Central
    80
    It's obvious that developers Introversion don't have a huge budget but they managed to create a minimalist masterpiece that any gamer with an imagination can appreciate.
  7. Game Revolution
    58
    I just about guarantee you’ve not experienced a game like this before, and while it stumbles in its gameplay, it soars in its style and whimsy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 47
  3. Negative: 6 out of 47
  1. keefbaker
    Oct 27, 2013
    10
    Cannon Fodder mixed with Tron. Fantastic atmosphere and brilliantly stylized visuals. Recommended for everyone who likes a good blast and anCannon Fodder mixed with Tron. Fantastic atmosphere and brilliantly stylized visuals. Recommended for everyone who likes a good blast and an interest in the cyber.… Expand
  2. CodyC.
    May 30, 2006
    10
    This game was not only fun to play, but the overall experience made me feel involved in the world of Darwinia! A hands-down must-own.
  4. JoshW.
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Both the storyline and music make this one of the best games I've ever played. This game is proof that you don't need super Both the storyline and music make this one of the best games I've ever played. This game is proof that you don't need super graphics to make a super game.… Expand
  5. DanH.
    Apr 15, 2006
    9
    I love this game, but it may not be for all people. I highly suggest atleast watching the trailer and even downloading the demo. Great game, I love this game, but it may not be for all people. I highly suggest atleast watching the trailer and even downloading the demo. Great game, be nice if there was some multiplayer, but its all good. Worth the $20!… Expand
  6. LT.
    Oct 27, 2006
    9
    A clean and simple little game makes it great.
  7. SteveK.
    May 18, 2006
    8
    The big attraction of the game is that it's simple; the premise is simple, the gameplay is simple, the controls are simple.
  8. JeffreyS.
    Aug 16, 2008
    2
    Unique but not worth buying.

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#24 Best PC Game of 2005
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#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#92 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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