The popular physics platformer iO from developer Gamious was released last year and has now received a massive update, adding 75 new and extra difficult levels. To make it even more of a bargain, the price has been cut in half, and the update comes with a new trailer showing off some of the new levels:
In iO you control a ball through 225 levels with minor physics puzzles and some very tricky platforming. You can change the size of the ball at will, and doing so not only changes its weight, but increasing size gives you more traction, while quickly reducing size results in quick bursts of velocity. Mastering these techniques enables you to do things like climb up walls or precisely shoot the ball across large gaps. The game takes a lot of practice to master, but is extremely satisfying to play when you do.
The full announcement on Steam also mentions new mechanics like moving platforms and bicycles in addition to the new levels and price drop. In addition, the developer has fixed several bugs and glitches and introduced new visual enhancements.
About the game (from Steam)
iO is a physics platformer in which you control a ball. By growing or shrinking the ball you can influence its speed and weight. Use these mechanics to gain momentum and make your way through the levels. Toy with the laws of physics, solve the puzzles and reach the exit as quickly as possible. Can you win the gold medal in all levels?
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In iO you control a ball through 225 levels with minor physics puzzles and some very tricky platforming. You can change the size of the ball at will, and doing so not only changes its weight, but increasing size gives you more traction, while quickly reducing size results in quick bursts of velocity. Mastering these techniques enables you to do things like climb up walls or precisely shoot the ball across large gaps. The game takes a lot of practice to master, but is extremely satisfying to play when you do.
The full announcement on Steam also mentions new mechanics like moving platforms and bicycles in addition to the new levels and price drop. In addition, the developer has fixed several bugs and glitches and introduced new visual enhancements.
About the game (from Steam)
iO is a physics platformer in which you control a ball. By growing or shrinking the ball you can influence its speed and weight. Use these mechanics to gain momentum and make your way through the levels. Toy with the laws of physics, solve the puzzles and reach the exit as quickly as possible. Can you win the gold medal in all levels?
Features:
- 225 challenging levels to solve, including the extra tough Impossiball Levels.
- Crafty mechanics like inversed gravity, portals, tricycles and movable objects.
- Leaderboards in all levels to race against your friends and other iO players.
- Bronze, Silver and Gold medals to earn.
- Dual Stick controller support.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Flesk, you got to take a look at "ibb and obb", an absolutely wonderful coop puzzler. I was not aware of it until I by coincidence saw it mentioned on the irc channel. It's gorgeous, clever, charming, classic couch coop (with online support) with a simplistic, nice artwork.
It's got a solid metascore so this isn't just me rambling, and is very well suited to play along with your kids too (something I'm looking for these days). I just think that title totally deserves attention in the Linux gaming community.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/95400/
Last edited by Beamboom on 14 October 2015 at 7:06 am UTC
It's got a solid metascore so this isn't just me rambling, and is very well suited to play along with your kids too (something I'm looking for these days). I just think that title totally deserves attention in the Linux gaming community.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/95400/
Last edited by Beamboom on 14 October 2015 at 7:06 am UTC
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We've actually covered it twice on GOL: First by HadBabits when they were looking for testers, and then by me when it was released for Linux. I agree that it's a great game that deserves more attention here on GOL though, and I should write a review of it now that I've finished it (and loved it). Unless you want to do it? Remember that we encourage anyone to submit their own articles. ;)
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Quoting: fleskUnless you want to do it? Remember that we encourage anyone to submit their own articles. ;)
You know, I've wanted to start writing reviews for a long time already. This might indeed be the right moment.
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