- Publication date
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2000
- Topics
- Windows games, Vintage computer games, Puzzle games
- Item Size
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664.0K
Playing an epidemiologist at the Biological Control Institute, you’re trying to control an outbreak of virulent germs in a controlled petri dish environment. This is done by colliding same-types of germs together, which immobilizes them, and then freshly exposing them to a third member of the same type. Timing is tricky, though, as individual germs will periodically retreat into a protective and unresponsive cocoon, emerging later — sometimes changed into an entirely new germ type!
The ace up your sleeve is that you can dispense germs into the dish both horizontally, shooting them directly in, or vertically — aiming them into L-shaped tubes atop the petri dish. Hesitate too long, and your dispenser fires the queued germ automatically, cluttering your game board and making it harder to find a cure! Once the dish is filled with enough germs to back up into the dispensers, the game is over. (Mobygames)
- Addeddate
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2015-05-30 13:08:06
- Developer
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Virtually Real
- Identifier
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germnation
- License
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freeware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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2000
Another thing that really makes GermNation enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to GermNation. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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