The Butterfly Effect download

An open source game that uses realistic physics simulations to combine lots of simple mechanical elements to achieve a simple goal in the most complex way possible.

Features

physics-based puzzles
casual game

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The user just clicked the Note-It in a hard level.

One of the new levels in Milestone 6: "Contraption 1".

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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elwoodnewman Posted 2013-06-22

Thanks for Tbe, it's perfect!

1 user found this review helpful.
codeprese Posted 2012-06-01

Very useful project!
anantagrawal Posted 2011-08-31

Excellent work !!! Author has combined various Laws of Physics with day-to-day activities. A very intellectual and informative game for kids and grown-ups alike.
chentao612 Posted 2010-12-31

execllent projiect ,good game ,but interface is poor
samisusami Posted 2010-09-15

Very good physics. But bad interface.

Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux, MinGW/MSYS2, Windows

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Programming Language

C++

Database Environment

XML-based

Related Categories

C++ Simulation Games, C++ Puzzle Games, C++ Simulation Software

Registered

2009-05-11

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