Bulk up
Bigger is better in the new game from Ubisoft Reflections. The developer that’s best known forGrow HomeandGrow Up, adventures that see a little robot trying to ascend as high as possible, has just announced a multiplayer shooter that seems to retain all the charm from theGrowgames.
This new effort is calledAtomega, and it’s an eight-player PC-only arena shooter about bulking up. Every player starts as a little ball of energy, and they vie to accumulate blocks in order to grow and transform into something else. Acquiring blocks earns points, and the goal is to finish the round with the most points. It stands to reason that anyone who can evolve into the Omega stands a pretty good chance at winning.
Spiritually,Atomegaseems to be similar to the incredibly addictive browser gameAgar.ioin the way that it emphasizes both passive and aggressive means of growing. With regard to upcoming releases, it also strikes more than a passing resemblance toSwitch shooterMorphies Law. It’s not wholly original, but it’s a fun formula nevertheless.
Maybe most surprising is how far awayAtomegais from release. In itsannouncement post, Ubisoft says that it’s set to launch on September 19 for $10. Next week! Just remember thatwhen you tack on mass, you sacrifice flexibility.
Atomega — Grow, Shrink, and Shoot Your Way to Victory on September 19[UbiBlog]
