Lemmings Meets The Incredible Machine
In Eets, as in Lemmings or Junkbot, your job isn't to control your character or critters directly, but instead to place items on the screen that affect their behavior, and guide them to the exit point of the level. In the case of Eets, the "exit" is a puzzle piece placed somewhere on the screen, and you have a single "eets" -- a cute little animated guy -- whose abilities are determined by his "emotional state," which you can alter. A scared eets will stop and turn around when he comes to a ledge; a happy eets can jump short distances; and an angry eets can jump big distances. Typically, levels consist of several platforms--and you have to figure out how to guide your eets from one to the next in order to get to the puzzle piece, by placing little powerups that he eats, changing his state to make sure the right jumps happen at the right places.
Naturally, as the game progresses, additional items are added -- prankster whales that can suck your eets up and spit him out over long distances, large marshmallows that only angry eets can eat, superpigs, radioactive gingseng, and more. In all, the game contains more than 100 puzzles--along with an excellent level builder. And there's an active community at Eetsgame.com, where fans have already contributed dozens of levels--so if you finish the game and are hungry for more, there's lots to be found.
"Easy to learn but hard to master" is, of course, something of a gaming cliche, but it's a description that's apt for Eets. Controls are extremely simple, and in-game pop-ups teach you everything you need to know as you go along--there's no manual, and none is needed. Every level has a hint, and if you fail too often, you're given the option of seeing the full solution (looking at the hint, or the full solution, reduces your score, of course).
This is a game that old school gamers, casual gamers, and kids can all enjoy; our review gives it a 10 out of 10, and while "perfection" may be too strong a word, there's no question that Eets is excellent for what it is.
The developer says:
Described by most as "Lemmings meets The Incredible Machine", Eets is a level based strategy game where the player manipulates the character Eets' emotions and behaviors through the use of food and other props to solve a puzzle.
You can help Eets find his role in this wacky world where nonsensical is the rule. Use exploding super pigs, angry Giant Marshmallows, vengeful Marshomechs, spouting Prankster Whales, flying Radioactive Ginseng and tons of other creatures to guide Eets to safety! Or not.
Tons of quirky characters
You've never seen creativity like this!
Eets is easy to pick up, and features tons of unique, crazy characters. Prankster Whales, Superpigs, Radioactive Ginseng... we have them all!
A whole bunch of puzzles!
Our puzzles are easy to play, but hard to master. We've got over 100 puzzles built-in, with enough for every type of player!
Reviews
"Many indie scene watchers are already calling this the game of the year"
- Guardian Unlimited
"an adorable puzzle game"
- The New York Times
"Definitely boasting a bold sense of humor and a delightfully wacky whimsy, this puzzle title kept me entertained at moments when I needed it most."
- GrrlGamer
"Eets is something special, and it most certainly does deserve your attention."
- Killer Betties
"Eets is a nifty title that’ll both entertain you and make you think really hard."
- GameSpy
"Eets greatest strength is its flawless visual design, capped by the game’s leading … err … thing."
- GameZebo
"The game has an undeniable charm and will easily get you hooked with its huge set of levels and online community complete with user-made level downloads."
- Jay is Games
Awards
Top Ten Independent Games of 2006, Game Tunnel
GameTunnel Editor's Choice
GameTunnel Game of the Month (May 2006)
GameTunnel Casual Game of the Year, 2006
Our Review
Eets: Hunger. It's Emotional
Submitted by DrJ on Wed, 2006-10-25 17:53. The WordEets: Hunger. It's Emotional–A Mouthful and More
By Chuck Miller
Bearing a name that sounds more appropriate for a diner than a game, Eets: Hunger. It's Emotional (Eets) lives up to its branding. Forget about reading the latest novel, put that overdue report on hold, and continue to neglect the kids. Once started, this level-based strategy game will eat away the hours—big time!
It’s clear from the title screen that Eets is not typical puzzle-game fare.
Born of Past Delicacies
Unmistakably influenced by two classics of yore, Lemmings and The Incredible Machine, this highly addictive, just-one-more-level, well-maybe-two puzzler has received an enthusiastic response from press and gamers alike (not that they’re mutually exclusive). With across-the-board accolades to its credit represented by statements similar to “Lemmings on crack” (www.grrlgamer.com) and “Innovative, brain-twisting gameplay” (www.gamezebo.com), it’s clear that Eets does indie gaming proud.
What makes Eets a standout? Numerous factors, actually. A whole string of adjectives come to mind when describing the game. It’s quirky, unique, offbeat, challenging, creative, humorous, inventive, addictive, exceptional, and just plain fun! Eets is, in many ways, akin to an interactive version of a Saturday morning cartoon. It’s fun to watch and the player, largely, gets to direct the on-screen action. Unsuccessful attempts at solving Eets numerous puzzles are as much fun as actually discovering the solution.
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