Factsheet

Developer:
nivrig
Based in United Kingdom

Release date:
November 5 2014

Platforms:
iOS

Website:
nivrig.itch.io/atoms

Available From:
Free - iOS App Store

Description

A modern day remake of the "Exploding Atoms" retro game from 1980, Atoms is a fast moving, highly addictive turn-based strategy game for 1-4 players that is is simple to learn but hard to master. Place your atoms on the grid but - move carefully! - they will overload and explode if too many are placed together! Strategically balance risk and reward to capture your opponents' Atoms in a chain reaction explosion while protecting your own from counter attack. Last Atom standing is the winner!

History

The first version of Atoms was created in 1980 for the Sharp MZ-80K home computer system by the owners of a computer shop in Aberdeen, Scotland, inspired by a board game they had played in Japan.

Since then there have been many versions and variations, even including a few in more recent times on iPhone and iPad.

A young John was badgered into writing an Amiga version in 1992 (which was well received at the time), and ever since then has harboured a desire to make the best, modern version of Atoms he could make.

Atoms is the realisation of that desire, bringing the game bang up to date with all the features and fidelity that modern gamers demand while retaining all the maddeningly addictive gameplay of the original.

Atoms is supported by the Creative Industries Innovation Fund operated by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Features

• Quickfire turn-based atomic strategy for 1-4 players
• From simple rules, complexity and depth emerge
• Face the super-tough computer opponents in single player mode
• Local or online multiplayer via Game Centre

Atoms Credits

John Girvin
Lead

Craig Smith
Graphics

Noisesauce
Audio

Contact

Support
hello.nivrig@gmail.com

Store Page
apps.apple.com/app/atoms-ng/id525091191

Indie DB
indiedb.com/games/atoms-ng

Twitter
twitter.com/nivrig