Polarity
Verdict: More, please?
In a Nutshell: Polarity is a short, concept proving side-scroller with an, ahem, “attractive” twist.
“Polarity is a 2D platforming/puzzle game based on the concept of magnetic forces.
The goal of the game is to navigate environments and solve puzzles by using your suit’s magnetic properties in interesting ways. you cna attract to and repel from objects, instantly switch magnetic polarity, or even boost the strength of your magnetic field for added abilities”
- Fun Rating: Sorta Fun
- ESRB: n/a
- Players/Mode: Single-player
- Game Duration: 20 minutes or so
- System: PC
- Developer: Carnegie Mellon Entertainment Technology Center
- Website: http://www.etc.cmu.edu/projects/igf/
- Cost: free download from the website
| Would I play this again? | only if they add more to it |
| Would I recommend this game? | yes |
| Was the story good? | n/a |
| Was the music good? | yes |
| Were the graphics good? | yes |
| Was this game difficult? | no |
| Was this game frustrating? | no |
| Was this game offensive? | no |
| Was this game worth your time/money? | yes |
Playing the game
Use standard or custom key configurations to move, jump, attract, and repel yourself, and objects, through this short platformer.
What the game gets right
The levels in Polartiy have a nice flow to them and plenty of obstacles and puzzliness to show off the well executed magnetism twist for moving around.
Helpful tips provided along the way make it easy to understand the magnetic aspect of the gameplay.
What the game gets wrong
Understanding that Poloarity was developed for a college course, here’s my wish list for things to add:
- more levels with higher complexity to the puzzles
- add in some bad guys
- and tell me a fantastic story I can be a part of
Sum it up
Polarity is what I think Megaman should have evolved to. There’s a lot of potential here and I’m really hoping they keep at it.
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