Phyta
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Phyta is a game mostly focused on aesthetics where the player directs the grow of a black plant by positioning a black sun, controlled by the mouse. The game consists of five levels and the player progresses by catching, ensnaring and trapping little golden creatures. The growth of the plant and the thickness is determined by keeping the left mouse button pressed and positioning the black sun strategically.
New parts sprout from each other and they need to be directed around and in front of a creature to trap it. In the meantime, the game scrolls forever vertically. With each trapped creature, the black sun grows. In later levels the creatures become much stronger and they are able to break through most barriers until the vast blackness eventually gets the better of them.
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Average score: 2.8 out of 5 (based on 2 ratings with 1 reviews)
A pleasant diversion, but no more
The Good
Phyta is a fairly unique sort of game, and it's always nice to see something new. The graphics were simple and lovely, and the growth of the plant was interesting to watch.
The Bad
Although I don't mind games without goals, I do like the game to have some sort of motivation--if I'm to explore, I'd like interesting places to explore, for example. Phyta doesn't provide any sort of motivation, and there's no reward for capturing the golden things, either. Too, the slow pace and lack of any direct control means the game isn't a very good candidate for self-imposed challenges, like speedruns. And, of course, there's no way to lose.
The Bottom Line
Phyta is a neat little toy, but that's all it is--not really a game. It's worth playing with for a few minutes, but I doubt it'll keep you coming back for more.
Windows · by Tracy Poff (2094) · 2023
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Game added by Sciere.
Game added July 1, 2008. Last modified February 22, 2023.