Chromentum 1.1

• License:

  Free to try; $14.95 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.0 stars (out of 4 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  4,455

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, DirectX 8.0 drivers

• Limitations:

  40-level trial, editor-disabled

• Date Added:

  May 14, 2004

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Publisher's description of Chromentum

From Alpha72 Games:

Enter the depths of the quantum universe and meet the Chromates, a cute race of strange particles. Using simple laws of physics, complete hundreds of cunningly designed levels. With just two actions, move and shoot, you can manipulate the balls in a myriad of ways, setting up astounding trick shots and causing complicated chain reactions.

Editor's review of Chromentum

• 4.0 stars

• "Chromentum"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Chromentum 1.1

This simple puzzle game might not look like much at first, but don't let the underwhelming interface turn you off. Though the graphics and sounds are low-budget at best, the intriguing gameplay offers plenty of fun challenges that become increasingly difficult. The unique gameplay, 40 free levels, and a campy philosophy ("unlock the secrets of the quantum universe") all contribute to a fun puzzle shareware game.

The Chromates are tiny quantum particles that are divided into two colors, gold and silver. You employ the gold Chromates to ultimately move all the particles to their proper positions on the board. Gold Chromates can be simply moved or "shot," which transfers kinetic energy to whatever the Chromate strikes. Solving a puzzle in the optimum number of moves offers extra bonuses. Direction-changing corners, slides, and hills add to the challenge, and the full game offers a Quest mode that features pirates, elves, and monks from the land of Principia. The tutorial puzzles are embarrassingly simple but provide a comprehensive introduction to the game. The trial version of the game provides enough difficulty to challenge any would-be Einsteins out there.

User reviews

• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 votes
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• 5 stars

  Version: Chromentum 1.1

  "Fun puzzle game"

  on June 9, 2004

  Summary: I'm enjoying this game, and will purchase it. Also, I don't have any issues with it running slow on a 900mhz with win98.

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• 5 stars

  Version: Chromentum 1.1

  "Nice"

  on May 24, 2004

  Summary: A prety good game. Requires use of logical reasoning and analytical skills. For all the nerds and above 160 IQ guys out there, this is the game. Could have used better graphics and sound though

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• 1 stars

  Version: Chromentum 1.1

  "too slow - couldn't even get to the game"

  by PLGirard on May 19, 2004

  Summary: It was so slow - cursor movement, loading, etc. - that I never got to try the game. Reached my frustration limit trying to simply turn off the funeral dirge they call music!

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• 1 stars

  Version: Chromentum 1.1

  "S-L-O-W"

  by kalbun on May 18, 2004

  Summary: The whole game is EXTREMELY slow on my machine, not even the mouse cursor moves smoothly.
  Maybe it depends from the hardware... but is a 1GHz Duron with 384 Mb of RAM not enough???

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