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Tricone Lab

A unique abstract puzzle game with an emphasis on lateral thinking. Use catalysts to build compounds and manipulate cell structures. 100 puzzle levels and a level editor to create your own custom puzzle designs.

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Developer
Josh Singer
Publisher
Josh Singer
Release
July 27, 2017
9 years and 7 days ago
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Very Positive79 reviews93.7%

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About the Game

An abstract lateral-thinking puzzle game


In each level the aim is to build units of tricone within cell compartments. Change the cell structure for example by breaking open compartment walls. Once resources become available you can use catalysts to create compounds you need: each compound has a unique ability. As you progress, new resource, catalyst and compound types emerge within puzzles that increasingly challenge your lateral thinking.

Features

  • 100 unique puzzle levels.
  • A large variety of elements that all interact with each other.
  • Guided tutorial levels to introduce you to the gameplay and terminology.
  • Non-linear progression based on your mastery of particular elements.
  • Undo/Redo capabilities let you experiment with different approaches to each level.
  • Graphical level editor allows you to create your own puzzles.
  • Earn Steam Achievements as you master each set of puzzles.
  • Colour-blind mode.

About the developer

Partickhill Games Limited is a tiny indie gamedev operation based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Sound effects were contributed by Jack Menhorn and the music is by Iain Foxwell aka holobeams.
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