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OCTOPTICOM 3D

OCTOPTICOM 3D is a major upgrade to your favorite open-ended puzzle programming game about designing and optimizing optical computing devices. Featuring 3D graphics and gameplay, refined ui, rewritten simulation, all original levels and components plus new additions, histograms and more.

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November 14, 2024
1 year and 261 days ago
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About the Game

OCTOPTICOM 3D is a major upgrade to your favorite open-ended puzzle programming game about designing and optimizing optical computing devices, featuring:

  • 3D graphics and gameplay

  • a refined user interface

  • completely rewritten simulation resolving previous bugs and issues

  • all original levels and components plus new additions

  • friend leaderboards and histograms tracking up to five competitive metrics

  • sandbox mode and blueprints for even more creative freedom

  • recording of solution videos

  • remappable controls and customizable colors, along with labels, for better accessibility

New to OCTOPTICOM and curious what it’s all about?

OCTOPTICOM is an open-ended puzzle programming game where you design optical circuits using mirrors, filters, and other components to read, transform, and write sequences of colors. With over 50 levels of 'light programming' in the 3D version and extensive optimization potential, it offers countless hours of problem-solving and solution refinement. Prior knowledge of electronics or programming can be helpful, but it’s not required to enjoy the game!

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