Crazy Machines 2 PC

Crazy Machines 2 is an innovative PC game giving users the power and ability to craft, design, and built their own wacky Rube-Goldberg style devices.

Built with a powerful and visually impressive 3D interface, offering hundreds of different scenario levels and player construction pieces, and some awesome single-player gaming modes, Crazy Machines 2 is one of the most immersive and fun construction-style games available for Windows gamers. Backed up by a solid online community, players can easily exchange and download in-game construction pieces and level designs.

Designed in the style of 1990s favorite The Incredible Machine, Crazy Machines 2 expands on everyone's desire to built intricate machines that do, well, absolutely nothing. The objective of Crazy Machines 2 is to design and build a machine that moves a piece - normally a ball - from one point to another. Players can use an assortment of game pieces and construction tools to make their contraptions, which can range from simplistic and straight-forward to ultra-detailed and needlessly complex.

On the visual front, Crazy Machines 2 adds gloss and polish to a gaming category that's sorely lacking it. Construction-style strategy games are generally visually uninspired, and Crazy Machines 2's polish and slick graphics add appeal to the game. Models are well designed, physics are realistic (a necessity for this type of game) and performance is smooth, even on low-end PCs and aging computer hardware.

With almost 200 different toys and construction pieces available for experimentation, Crazy Machines 2 certainly isn't thin on fun. Players can select tools to add to their creations, and even remove pieces halfway through and experiment with different designs and construction types. A range of single-player game modes are available, including pre-built scenarios and challenges, and a freestyle construction mode that gives players time to build their own dream creations.

Backed up by online resources, Crazy Machines 2 is a worthwhile game for construction enthusiasts and puzzle gamers. However, despite the great gameplay mechanics and fun tools, the additional gaming features feel a little thin. The interface is somewhat stunted, and non-player characters feel a little trite and silly. However, when it comes to puzzles, it's difficult to fault Crazy Machines 2.

Crazy Machines 2 PC: What We Liked

• Almost 200 tools and construction items to use, ranging from blocks and beams to wheels and conveyer belts.
• Graphics are quite impressive, particularly for in-game models.
• Several single-player game modes are available, along with online resources and game scenarios.

Crazy Machines 2 PC: What We Didn't Like

• Non-player characters are a little trite and goofy.
• The interface could use some work, as it can occasionally feel slightly tacky.

Viva Media Support

Limited technical support is available through the Viva Media website. Crazy Machines 2 comes with a basic game manual, and installation includes a 'readme' troubleshooting file.

About Viva Media

Viva Media is a New York-based software company with over 100 gaming and multimedia titles under their belt. With titles ranging from Crazy Machines to Grand Ages: Rome, their PC games have attracted industry praise and gamer recognition.

  

Crazy Machines 2 is packed with all new features to help you create your wackiest "rube goldberg-style" contraptions ever! All new elements, plus an amazing 3d physics engine lets you craft even more complex gadgets and effects. Create the Ultimate Machine. Get ready for superb puzzle action as you build wacky contraptions to solve tricky brainteasers! Kick your brain into high gear with incredible mind bending puzzles. Tinker with wrecking balls, lightning rods, lasers, pulleys, springs, gears and more to create the chain reaction you need. Unlock a new 3D world of addictive fun that the entire family will enjoy!

Features

• Hundreds of all new levels to complete
• New parts, new pieces, and new contraptions
• Multiple solutions, play these challenging puzzles again and again
• Swap ideas with other members of the online community
• Trick out your own contraptions in free-style mode
• Go on tour with the crazy professor and put your skills to the test with challenges from around the globe.
• Check out the crazy machines community online! Post machines you've created and download those made by others. Compete for trophies and high ratings.