Osmos

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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

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  1. MusicCream
    Jul 28, 2013
    3
    Cool game with great potential... But could be done better. Very frustrating for a casual game. Can be much luck based too. But this game have a good relaxating soundtrack and cool visual.
  2. suneater
    Dec 17, 2012
    3
    You know that first level of Spore where you're floating around in prehistoric goop or whatever their story is? Well it's like that, but the whole game. It's ok for relaxing but the randomization leads to impossible maps or spawnkilling. With a bit of tweaking and more maps I could really get into this but there's not much depth to it; eat or be eaten and eat the sentient blobs before theyYou know that first level of Spore where you're floating around in prehistoric goop or whatever their story is? Well it's like that, but the whole game. It's ok for relaxing but the randomization leads to impossible maps or spawnkilling. With a bit of tweaking and more maps I could really get into this but there's not much depth to it; eat or be eaten and eat the sentient blobs before they get too big to eat.… Expand
  3. rasLivity
    Mar 30, 2013
    3
    i really dont get it, how always games, which should "relax me into a trance and beyond that". Become out as the games, which will frustrate me to death Game devs. should REALLY check what relax means! But yes, OST and graphics are 10/10. Though, don't think those are the most important things in a game...so i have to give a 3 for Osmos.
  4. Coeco
    Oct 13, 2009
    3
    One of the most overrated puzzle games there is, To begin with, it isn't even a puzzle. Get bigger. Yes, Bigger.Yup. That's your ONLY goal over every annoying level that is in this terrible game. Either they add more opponents, or bigger startingballs. There's absolutely nothing inbetween. Music and graphics are probably the only "good" thing about this game since the fact One of the most overrated puzzle games there is, To begin with, it isn't even a puzzle. Get bigger. Yes, Bigger.Yup. That's your ONLY goal over every annoying level that is in this terrible game. Either they add more opponents, or bigger startingballs. There's absolutely nothing inbetween. Music and graphics are probably the only "good" thing about this game since the fact that you have to sacrafice size to gain size just makes it bland.… Expand
  5. kay2
    Jan 9, 2012
    2
    What could be a great game of careful physics control is ruined by spastic stress levels with realtime enemies, and poor feedback and controls so it's quite difficult to tell what the result of your actions will be, and how hard you are pushing.

    All in all, far more frustrating that it should have been.
  6. 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. 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.
  7. VL
    Dec 27, 2009
    3
    I give it a 3 because of it's nice soundtrack and graphics. Obviously a lot of work has been put into them. The sad part is that the game is virtually unplayable. It's incredibly hard and annoying. I don't know about you, but I don't like being frustrated. Skip this game.
  8. HansWurst
    Aug 24, 2009
    2
    It's not fun. The handling of the orb that you are controlling is like flying the airplanes in GTA3. It's often a rush against the clock because when another orb gets to big you can't assimilate it anymore and you have to restart. No action, no skill, just luck. That's what this game is all about!
  9. beene
    Dec 30, 2011
    2
    No skill is required to play this game, it is all about random chance, chance and luck are the only things required to play this game. If you can't beat a level in a couple of tries just remake it and try again. Not only is the game a game of luck but it is too simple a concept to hold ones attention for any matter of time. Overall just stay away.

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

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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. IGN
    85
    The small team at Hemisphere has crafted an alluring, captivating experience that is a nice change of pace from the frantic action videogames often provide.
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  2. GameSpot
    70
    This crafty and calming puzzle game won't addict you, but it will lull you into the occasional trance.
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  3. GamingTrend
    84
    In the end, however, $10 is a bargain for such a creative and addictive puzzle title.
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