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Atomica is a strategy style PC game for Windows by Popcap. To play the game, one must create molecules by moving around atoms to form a square of atoms in the same color. There's an action and strategy mode.
-- Readme file --
GOAL
The goal of Atomica is to create MOLECULES by moving ATOMS around
the Game Grid. New atoms will continue to appear, and when you
can no longer make any moves, the game will end.
GAME TYPES
After the game loads, you will see a screen allowing you to choose
Strategy mode or Action mode. If you have a saved game, you will
also see the option to continue that saved game. There is also the
option to quit back to Windows.
STRATEGY MODE
This is similar to the web version of Atomica. You can take as long
as you like to make each move.
When you quit out of Strategy mode, your game will automatically be
saved. You can continue it the next time you play by choosing Classic
mode again.
ACTION MODE
Action Mode is a new version of Atomica that plays in real-time. It is
best suited to experienced players who want a fast-paced exciting game!
In Action mode, new atoms continually appear on the board, whether you
are moving a piece or not.
As in Strategy, your game is automatically saved whenever you quit, and
can be continued by selecting Continue Saved Game the next time you play.
EXPERT MODES
On the right of each bar is a small button reading "Click Here for Expert
Mode." This will let you play Strategy or Action in an advanced mode,
suitable for experienced players. The game is much more difficult, but
you will also score many more points.
GAMEPLAY
You must arrange atoms on the grid to form molecules. A molecule is
formed when 4 atoms of the same color are arranged in a 2x2 square.
You can also form a double molecule by arranging 6 molecules of the
same color in a 2x3 rectangle.
When a molecule is formed, those atoms will merge together and
disappear from the board, getting sucked down into the Vortex.
NEW ATOMS
New atoms will appear on the board every time you move and DO NOT
complete a molecule. Usually, 3 new atoms will appear with each move.
COMBOS
An important part of the game is learning how to score COMBOS. These
will make you lots of extra points, and can help charge your ATOMIC
BOMB.
The GEIGER COUNTER at the top of the screen will get progressively
more agitated as you make bigger combos.
ATOMIC BOMB
At the bottom of the screen you will see the Atomic Bomb button and
meter. Detonating the Atomic Bomb will destroy a number of random atoms on the grid.
The Bomb gets charged by completing Combos!
MOLECULE METER
This meter is located at the top of the screen. Whenever you complete
a molecule, it will fill up a bit. To progress to the next level, you
must fill it all the way up.
In Action mode, the meter works a bit differently. It fills up on its
own.
BONUS MOLECULES
After you have created a number of atoms, you will see the Bonus Molecule window. You must arrange atoms on the board so that they match the configuration
shown in the Bonus Window. If you do so, they will merge into a brand new
Bonus Molecule.
There are 5 different types of Bonus Molecule.
Level 3 Bonus Molecules? If they exist, they'd have astonishing abilities...
You may occasionally see a strange reflective atom appear on the grid.
These are CHROMIUM atoms. They basically act as wildcards.
Occasionally you will see Biohazard atoms appear on the grid... these
pulsating atoms will have a countdown printed on their side.
After a certain number of levels, you will see your first Radiation
Round. This is a bonus round where you are challenged to remove all
the atoms from the screen. If you can do so, you'll receive a bonus.
MAGNET ROUNDS
These are special levels that occasionally occur, in which the atoms
will all "fall" to one side or another of the grid, drawn by a
powerful magnet. This artificial "gravity" makes your job much trickier.
-- Timestamps --
0:00 Video intro
0:11 Strategy Mode
32:36 Action Mode
50:06 Video outro
-- Game Credits --
Atomica was created by PopCap Games.
Game Design: Jason Kapalka
Programming and Art: John Raptis
Additional Art: Josh Langley
Music: Hannu Salonen
Add'l Cartoons: Stephen Notley (http://www.angryflower.com)
Software Libraries: Brian Fiete
Biz Guy: John Vechey
Thanks to all our beta testers and players on
PopCap.com for their valuable feedback!
-- Settings and application information --
Game runs on Windows 10
ATOMICA™ Deluxe
version 2.52
March 17, 2003
REQUIRED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CPU: Pentium II 300 Mhz or better
Memory: 64 MB RAM
Operating System: Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, or XP
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Pentium II 500 Mhz or better processor.
Website: nostalgiarealm.com
Atomica is a strategy style PC game for Windows by Popcap. To play the game, one must create molecules by moving around atoms to form a square of atoms in the same color. There's an action and strategy mode.
-- Readme file --
GOAL
The goal of Atomica is to create MOLECULES by moving ATOMS around
the Game Grid. New atoms will continue to appear, and when you
can no longer make any moves, the game will end.
GAME TYPES
After the game loads, you will see a screen allowing you to choose
Strategy mode or Action mode. If you have a saved game, you will
also see the option to continue that saved game. There is also the
option to quit back to Windows.
STRATEGY MODE
This is similar to the web version of Atomica. You can take as long
as you like to make each move.
When you quit out of Strategy mode, your game will automatically be
saved. You can continue it the next time you play by choosing Classic
mode again.
ACTION MODE
Action Mode is a new version of Atomica that plays in real-time. It is
best suited to experienced players who want a fast-paced exciting game!
In Action mode, new atoms continually appear on the board, whether you
are moving a piece or not.
As in Strategy, your game is automatically saved whenever you quit, and
can be continued by selecting Continue Saved Game the next time you play.
EXPERT MODES
On the right of each bar is a small button reading "Click Here for Expert
Mode." This will let you play Strategy or Action in an advanced mode,
suitable for experienced players. The game is much more difficult, but
you will also score many more points.
GAMEPLAY
You must arrange atoms on the grid to form molecules. A molecule is
formed when 4 atoms of the same color are arranged in a 2x2 square.
You can also form a double molecule by arranging 6 molecules of the
same color in a 2x3 rectangle.
When a molecule is formed, those atoms will merge together and
disappear from the board, getting sucked down into the Vortex.
NEW ATOMS
New atoms will appear on the board every time you move and DO NOT
complete a molecule. Usually, 3 new atoms will appear with each move.
COMBOS
An important part of the game is learning how to score COMBOS. These
will make you lots of extra points, and can help charge your ATOMIC
BOMB.
The GEIGER COUNTER at the top of the screen will get progressively
more agitated as you make bigger combos.
ATOMIC BOMB
At the bottom of the screen you will see the Atomic Bomb button and
meter. Detonating the Atomic Bomb will destroy a number of random atoms on the grid.
The Bomb gets charged by completing Combos!
MOLECULE METER
This meter is located at the top of the screen. Whenever you complete
a molecule, it will fill up a bit. To progress to the next level, you
must fill it all the way up.
In Action mode, the meter works a bit differently. It fills up on its
own.
BONUS MOLECULES
After you have created a number of atoms, you will see the Bonus Molecule window. You must arrange atoms on the board so that they match the configuration
shown in the Bonus Window. If you do so, they will merge into a brand new
Bonus Molecule.
There are 5 different types of Bonus Molecule.
Level 3 Bonus Molecules? If they exist, they'd have astonishing abilities...
You may occasionally see a strange reflective atom appear on the grid.
These are CHROMIUM atoms. They basically act as wildcards.
Occasionally you will see Biohazard atoms appear on the grid... these
pulsating atoms will have a countdown printed on their side.
After a certain number of levels, you will see your first Radiation
Round. This is a bonus round where you are challenged to remove all
the atoms from the screen. If you can do so, you'll receive a bonus.
MAGNET ROUNDS
These are special levels that occasionally occur, in which the atoms
will all "fall" to one side or another of the grid, drawn by a
powerful magnet. This artificial "gravity" makes your job much trickier.
-- Timestamps --
0:00 Video intro
0:11 Strategy Mode
32:36 Action Mode
50:06 Video outro
-- Game Credits --
Atomica was created by PopCap Games.
Game Design: Jason Kapalka
Programming and Art: John Raptis
Additional Art: Josh Langley
Music: Hannu Salonen
Add'l Cartoons: Stephen Notley (http://www.angryflower.com)
Software Libraries: Brian Fiete
Biz Guy: John Vechey
Thanks to all our beta testers and players on
PopCap.com for their valuable feedback!
-- Settings and application information --
Game runs on Windows 10
ATOMICA™ Deluxe
version 2.52
March 17, 2003
REQUIRED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CPU: Pentium II 300 Mhz or better
Memory: 64 MB RAM
Operating System: Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, or XP
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Pentium II 500 Mhz or better processor.
Website: nostalgiarealm.com
