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Physicus - Save The World With Science PC Game

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Description

A meteorite has hit the planet, causing it to stop rotating around its own axis. One half of the earth looks set to freeze solid in arctic conditions, while scorching heat is making life unbearable on the other half. Can humankind be saved from this terrible disaster? Just one enormous repulse set off from a large impulse machine could set the planet rotating again. Players who feel up to the challenge must get ready to be confronted with a series of physics-based riddles, scientific problems, and conundrums as they journey through the visually stunning 3-D fantasy landscape of Physicus. A number of exciting locations and scenarios will be uncovered by the curious player intent on finding the tools he must scan and then beam into action to set off electrical charges and connections. Doors must be opened and secret combinations must be found, and pulleys and lifts must be jolted into action. Players must light up dingy corners and hallways, activate switches and transformers, and operate all shapes and sizes of machinery, all the while keeping a constant eye everywhere for clues. No corner must be left unturned in your effort to generate electricity and take your challenge to the final step of firing the giant impulse machine. The key to everything can be found and understood by assessing the vast database of scientific knowledge stored within a laptop-style recorder. These last-chance instructions have been left behind by the last of the survivors who set sail following a failed final attempt to fire a repulse big enough to save their planet. Their hope ran out along with the last of the electrical charges. Along with the database, you will encounter an audio-visual recording that will relay the tale of the last attempt and give you clues and additional scientific background. Listen carefully and leave no stone unturned or corner unchecked--you are their last hope!

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes


Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches; 8.11 ounces


Our Recommended age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 20 years


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 91282


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2000


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Viva Media


Best Sellers Rank: #1,660 in Software (See Top 100 in Software) #2 in Children's Science & Nature Software #16 in Children's Software Games


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Worse purchase I made this Christmas
I bought this for my daughter who is 15 and wants to be a science teacher. Neither one of us can figure out how to work it. We are not big games players, don't own a Nintendo, game cube, etc. We enjoy reading, but there isn't an instruction booklet to read. There's an encyclopedia type part which talks about physics, but we all ready own an encyclopedia. Then there is a game where we wander around but can't figure out how to make anything happen, we just wander around the same paths over and over. Some things are obviously important clues to a puzzle but we have no clue how to interact with these objects. Definitely not for a computer games novice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2002 by Pepper

  • I was hoping for so much more...
Yes, the instructional chapters on Physics are fabulous. Yes, the graphics are stunning. And, yes, the overall idea for the game is admirable. However, I was still disappointed in the depth of overall game. Tying the puzzles of the game to principals of physics was such a great idea, yet, I can't help but feel that the designers came up way short on fulfilling that potential. Most of the puzzles are "physics-related", but a lot of them just barely attain that distinction. One puzzle has you quickly matching a flashing optical lens to one of the four push buttons on the key panel in order to obtain access through a door. This is physics? Exploration of the landscape of the game was very limiting and disappointing as well. Several times I was disgruntled to find that not all directions of panning were available (sometimes you can't even turn around). This leads to the potential of NOT turning or panning in a not-so-obvious direction that ends up being very critical to the solving of the game. Also, the overall scope of the landscape is pretty small. With the exception of one "elevator" all other conveyance in the game is on foot. I was so excited to find a rail car on a track that leads down a hill into the town only to be disappointed to find out that you just walk down the track instead of riding the car. Also, I heard references to a submarine which I thought might convey you out to the island with the giant "impellor" device. But, no, the "submarine" is just a shell "up on blocks" with a generator in it. Bummer, I want to go somewhere else in the game! Oh well, its not such a bad little game, but it could have been a really great "physics-bound" adventure game. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2001 by thomasbc

  • Cultural.
You will save the fate of the Earth on this one. I really like it because is so beautiful the surrounding. The puzzles are great and you have the library to get all the information to solve them. I enjoyed it. It's a family game and very cultural. It made me feel like my days in middle school but with more fun. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2007 by Andromeda

  • Best computer game I've tried
This was an outstanding game. Not only was it instructive but it was a lot of fun as well. The graphics and sound effects were top notch. I can't say enough about this game. I just hope the company, Tivola, continues to make similar products.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2001 by Euler

  • Can't wait for Physicus II
Stunning graphics, great price. True, the physics could have been better, but since Chemicus has a sequal (not yet translated) perhaps Physicus will also, and maybe they could then bring in some more real physics.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2002 by A. Shiekh

  • Too Short, Too Limited, Obviously Tivola's First Game
Of the three games (Physicus, Chemicus, and Bioscopia), I would say that Bioscopia was the best. Physicus is a nice game, but is way too limited and was so short that it ran right past you before you even knew what was going on. The graphics were primitive, and it was obvious that it was their first time making up a game. You're not allowed to do much exploring. Bioscopia has superior graphics and allows one to do quite a lot of exploring, and Chemicus had the most impressive graphics of all, but was very long and draggy. All three are very nice games, though. There are two drawbacks to all three games: 1) It is virtually impossible to find one's way around them without a walkthrough. Bioscopia and Chemicus provided excellent walkthroughs on the installation CD, but we had to Google one for Physikus. 2) The endings of all three of them were lame. Of all the endings, Physicus's was probably the most impressive, which really isn't saying much. The endings are a real disappointment. But, probably if you're going to play one of them, you should play them all. They're kind of "sister games". ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2009 by Silver Dragon

  • THE best game ever!!
Just love this game!! the riddles are so interesting and educational - much better than any other adventure/riddle game!!! And if you do not understand the question or how to get the answer you can learn it in the "teaching section". Nicely animated.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2016 by Materiewelle

  • Famous Software Tool
This software is found to be educational for those who are currently interested in the physics field and/or want to pursue future careers that generally involve physics. Recently, I've observed that the software itself is truly designed for teenaged students aged 10-16, in grades 5-11 and an excellent resource for physics-related science coaches. After all, it also provides an opportunity for many middle and high schoolers to excel in this software for many education purposes. For instance, it is mainly used for situations when a teenager wants to try harder to sucessfully progress his masteries in various courses without any of bothersomeness in his parents' authority. As an idealist of the new century, I hope you find this to be your success material of all!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2003 by David Adam Kremer

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