MobyRank MobyScore
Linux
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3.2
Macintosh
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2.3
Windows
83
3.9

Description

In Introversion's second sci-fi computer-themed game, you once again find yourself as a hacker. Unlike Uplink, however, Darwinia focuses on the world inside the computer rather than our own.

Cruising around the net, you stumble into a mysterious computer network called Darwinia, the brainchild of the barely sane genius Dr. Sepulveda. Darwinia is what amounts to a Jurassic Park for programs; small sprites called Darwinians evolve and adapt to their digital environment as its maintainers watch. But despite the fact that you're not supposed to be in the system, Dr. Sepulveda has no choice but to enlist your help. A deadly virus has taken over the system, and in order to save not only billions of dollars of research but also the simulated lives of the Darwinians, you will need to take command of the computer.

Played inside a fractal-generated world inspired by retro arcade games as well as films like Tron, Darwinia requires you to take strategic command of various program-generated units to protect the Darwinians as well as engage in fast and furious action combating the virus with soldiers.

Alternate Titles

  • "达尔文" -- Chinese title (simplified)
  • "Дарвиния" -- Russian spelling
  • "Future War" -- Working title
  • "Daerwen" -- Chinese title

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Darwinia Windows $1.50  
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The Press Says

Deeko Windows Aug 26, 2005 9.5 out of 10 95
ESC Magazine Windows Aug 03, 2005 9 out of 10 90
allaboutgames.co.uk Windows Mar 04, 2005 9 out of 10 90
Play Magazine Windows 2005 8.5 out of 10 85
Jeuxvideo.com Windows Sep 08, 2006 16 out of 20 80
ntsc-uk Windows Nov, 2005 8 out of 10 80
Game Informer Magazine Windows Jul, 2006 7.5 out of 10 75
PC Games (Germany) Windows Jan 23, 2006 72 out of 100 72
Gamezine Windows Oct 14, 2006 14 out of 20 70
Game Revolution Windows Jun 28, 2006 C+ 58

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Trivia

A giant tripod virus model was created but never used in the main game. It is available in the map editor, however, which is unlocked upon the campaign's completion.


This entry was contributed by Kabushi (48045) and Darksun (14)
 

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