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Posted March 05, 2015
Crafted with love and science.

<span class="bold">Sokobond</span>, a game of puzzles and chemistry, is available now for Windows and Mac OS X, DRM-free on GOG.com, with a 50% launch discount.

Opposites attract, like dissolves like, matter is always conserved - that's all most of us remember from high school (some of us just read it online like ten minutes ago). <span class="bold">Sokobond</span> is a puzzle game grounded in the simple concepts of chemistry. A logical, minimalistic design matches the deceptively basic rule-set with a simple premise: manipulate a single atom to form chemical bonds and molecules. Varied, tough, and logical - <span class="bold">Sokobond</span> is everything you could want from a pure puzzle experience. No prior chemical knowledge is required to enjoy the game, but a tiny bit might help. You may just learn a thing or two as you tackle these increasingly sophisticated puzzles.

<span class="bold">Sokobond</span>, a gamer's crash-course in chemistry, is available now DRM-free on GOG.com. The 50% launch discount will last for one week, until Thursday, March 12 at 11:59 AM GMT.
Posted March 06, 2015
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Vindicarrion: Definitely a novelty release that's for sure.

But wouldn't a lack of Chemistry knowledge defeat the whole purpose of this game?

Otherwise, you have another generic indie puzzle game unless there's something the advertisements failed to mentioned. Might give it a shot when it's on sale.
Based upon what I've read about it it helps if you have a higher IQ (like with all puzzles) and basic chemistry knowledge but it's not really needed.
Posted March 06, 2015
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the.kuribo: You know, although the game is being touted for you not needing to know anything about chemistry to play it, I would actually love it if games made more of an effort to synthesize the learning of real-world information and practical skills with fun and interesting gameplay.

To me, it's a real missed opportunity that can change something from "time-wasting fun" to "time-efficient fun".
You'd probably like Space Chem then, as it has more an "applied" context to why you're combining atoms to create molecules. Sadly, if anyone can create a game that can make learning about valence electrons, balancing reactions, reaction intermediates, Gringard reagents, energy diagrams, and accurate interpretation of NMR charts, please tell them to also invent a time machine so they can give it to my stupid-ass past self in university, so he can raise his mid-term marks in 2nd year undergrad Organic Chem...

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Vindicarrion: Definitely a novelty release that's for sure
Novelty for who? People who don't like puzzle games?

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Vindicarrion: But wouldn't a lack of Chemistry knowledge defeat the whole purpose of this game?

Otherwise, you have another generic indie puzzle game unless there's something the advertisements failed to mentioned. Might give it a shot when it's on sale.
You don't need chemistry knowledge in that you don't need to have completed an undergrad physical/organic chemistry course to play the game.

But what's really lovely about this game is that it rewards you if you do have such knowledge. From looking at the atoms they give you, you can fathom a reasonable guess as to what molecule you're trying to make, and that can help you with the puzzle you're given. There are also other neat little touches too; if you have any knowledge of the "Noble" gases, you'll smile when they give you a Helium atom to control, which doesn't react with anything else.
Posted March 06, 2015
Anybody else get a Bear when they try and load the game card?
Posted March 06, 2015
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ggf162: Anybody else get a Bear when they try and load the game card?
Yes. Maybe we should wait a bit.
Posted March 06, 2015
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ggf162: Anybody else get a Bear when they try and load the game card?
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Ghorpm: Yes. Maybe we should wait a bit.
The poor guy is still going at it.
Posted March 06, 2015
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ggf162: Anybody else get a Bear when they try and load the game card?
gogbear here
Posted March 06, 2015
There's a word missing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted March 06, 2015
Sokobond game card is back now!
Posted March 06, 2015
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Ghorpm: Sokobond game card is back now!
That's Soko-ban... and yes, this game is loosely a relative to that, hence the title.
Posted March 06, 2015
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Ghorpm: Sokobond game card is back now!
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yoshi_s_island: That's Soko-ban... and yes, this game is loosely a relative to that, hence the title.
I think you misunderstood. Sokobond game card wasn't showing for an hour or two and it has recently reappeared and that's what I was reporting.
Posted March 06, 2015
Eh, why not, already spending a ton in the Insomnia promo. Bought. :)
Posted March 06, 2015
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IAmSinistar: Eh, why not, already spending a ton in the Insomnia promo. Bought. :)
That's the spirit!
Posted March 09, 2015
Playing this now while keeping tabs on the Insomnia sale.

Liking it so far. It is an engaging little puzzler, with some chemistry FYI thrown in.

Now, if only they had this when I actually had Chemistry class... I might have retained more :-p
Posted February 02, 2016
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yoshi_s_island: That's Soko-ban... and yes, this game is loosely a relative to that, hence the title.
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Ghorpm: I think you misunderstood. Sokobond game card wasn't showing for an hour or two and it has recently reappeared and that's what I was reporting.
Are y ou calling that a GAME card? lol!
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