Osmos

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. GameSpot
    70
    This crafty and calming puzzle game won't addict you, but it will lull you into the occasional trance.
  2. Boomtown
    70
    If your nerves are shot to pieces with the glut of zombie gore 'em ups out there Osmos will do a sterling job of rubbing those aching temples and making the nightmares go away.
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  3. games(TM)
    70
    Osmos fits snugly into the Zen genre: the music is ambient, the visuals minimalist, and the risk/reward mechanic demands a measured approach. [Nov 2009, p.131]
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  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Independent arcade surprises with a polished game, physics and strong concept. But frustrating moments and overall shortness kills the fun make it forgettable. [Issue#189]
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Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best PC Game of 2009
55
#55 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
54
#54 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 155 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 92 out of 155
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 155
  3. Negative: 15 out of 155
  1. Stormlake
    Jul 9, 2011
    1
    Good graphics and relaxing music (a bit repetitive though). The game is unfortunately not relaxing at all when you reach higher levels. MakeGood graphics and relaxing music (a bit repetitive though). The game is unfortunately not relaxing at all when you reach higher levels. Make one or two mistakes and it's over... you have to start the level from the beginning. Very frustrating. In advanced levels you'd better count on your luck.… Full Review »
  2. IsakA
    Nov 26, 2009
    9
    A peace of art that stands out in a gameworld overpopulated with aqctionpacked FPS and and melodarmatic MMOs. The indiescene is where it the A peace of art that stands out in a gameworld overpopulated with aqctionpacked FPS and and melodarmatic MMOs. The indiescene is where it the innovation takes place as far as i'm concerned.… Full Review »
  3. AliciaY
    Nov 26, 2009
    10
    It's incredibly addictive, a little difficult to master, but a price and a gem for an incredible good deal. Now we have to wonder... It's incredibly addictive, a little difficult to master, but a price and a gem for an incredible good deal. Now we have to wonder... What if Spore had been this good? >.>… Full Review »
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