Osmos: an Almost Transcendental Video Game Experience

Osmos, now available through Stream, is an enchanting experience of an alternative existence: one of a jelly-fish-like globe. What I find most inspiring about playing the game is the aural-scape. Having dabbled in ambient music production in the past I find myself entranced and impressed with the game's music. Serene ambient tones and swooshes sensitize you to the myriad of other life floating about the game. Dare I say the game's atmosphere induces a meditative or cogitative state amidst the fight for survival that defines the games mechanics: consume and avoid being consumed. Definitely a stellar example of electronic music's potential impact on indie video game production.

Comments

I was skeptical, but this game is actually pretty awesome.I stayed up till 2am playing it the evening I read this review.
Ya, I think the music does induce a state of timelessness. mesmerizing for sure.
totally. i love the time bending feature. slow it down or speed it up! and the music follows. pretty neato.
Thomas, what's your steam ID?

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