Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Aug 9, 2014

  Nobody likes having their ideas stolen. For Dr. X, it's more than just a clever invention, but his entire livelihood being taken away by a mega corporation, framing and imprisoning him in the process just to make it abundantly clear what a bunch of greedy pricks they are. Unfortunately, they forgot about a little virus named Tom, who's about to turn their billion dollar company into a pile of rubble, one computer at a time. A Virus Named Tom is something like a pimped out Pipe Mania. Guiding Tom through computer mainframes, you need to redirect the flow of the hack by twisting panels until the infection has spread across the entire board. Simple in theory, but in execution it becomes quite an elaborate challenge once anti-hack bugs, hidden and unmovable tiles, and the intricate maze designs start to pile on more and more things to keep track of. One of the most impressive things about AVNT is how it balances these elements into a gradual but brisk increase in difficulty. Rarely did I feel overwhelmed by any of the mechanics, instead rather impressed with myself that I was able to solve what initially appear to be incredibly involved puzzles. It's constantly rewarding and satisfying to progress, even with the surprisingly long single player story (which doesn't take into account the entire separate coop campaign which I've yet to even dip into). As a puzzle game, A Virus Named Tom resides pleasantly in the realm of the best pick up and play arcade classics. It's challenging and enjoyable whether in short bursts or drawn out sessions as you try to attain a gold medal on every level, and never once managed to outstay its welcome for me however long I spent with it. It also features a fantastic electronic soundtrack, and some rather charming and humorous cutscenes which somehow manage to make mass hysteria and deconstruction feel lighthearted and amusing. Really, if a game can't sell itself to you with a dog that doesn't poop, I don't even know what more there is to say.
• gamedeal user

  Jan 25, 2023

  A cyber-thief system hack simulator , TOM is reminisce of a ingenious virus that can bypass the most secure infrastructures. Enough said, this game throws you into a world of around 60 puzzles distributed across 6 chapters with the intent of spreading TOM named malware and continue infecting every level. The real-world security crypto techniques are used as reference such as firewall, encryption, drone, man in middle, glitch. More than just your sharp acumen for puzzles, you need to be quick with keys and Real-Time-Events. A lot of puzzles get increasingly difficult when lot of advanced virus trackers tries to intersect at a flank speed making it harder for you to proceed even by cell and configure the arrangement to spread your malware. After all, this game is trying to prove your mettle for hacking. Ever wanted to let that bad samaritan out and anonymously feel how it is like being a top-notch cyber thief, the TOM virus invention by Dr. X, is your safe haven. Get your hoodie on and use the virus to create mayhem.
• josh

  Feb 5, 2023

  Wife has just about finished it. Great little game.
• gamedeal user

  Jan 4, 2015

  I really love this game the levels is hard but a still a good game for me.
• gamedeal user

  Jan 20, 2016

  Interesting and fun puzzle game, but DAMN it's hard. If you like technically difficult puzzle games that require sharp instincts, precise inputs and maybe a little luck every now and then, this is a fun little quirky game to throw money at.
• gamedeal user

  Mar 12, 2017

  Play as a sexualy transmitted disease getting all up in dem gutz baby
• gamedeal user

  May 18, 2017

  This was a great modern and unique twist on Pipe Dream, any real old arcade fans should love it. I played this with my brother in co-op and we beat the game in a couple days just plowing through it. It was challenging but really enjoyable and intense with all of the creative obsticles you have to deal with, including eachother. Liked the music so much, decided to save it to winamp so its always in my collection. It suits the game well, with upbeat techno. The art is simplistic but gets the job done, everything visually is clear so the only one to blame for failing is yourself, there's no cheap deaths in this game. The versus mode is kind of strange, a bit like bomberman but not really something to keep coming back to. The only thing the game is missing to me was an online mode, but we still managed to beat the game in local multiplayer before he had to catch his flight.
• gamedeal user

  Jul 23, 2017

  DEFINITLY worth the $10.it's a GREAT puzzle and logic game!
• gamedeal user

  Nov 26, 2013

  Imagine the hacking minigame from Bioshock, except that you rotate existing tiles instead of placing existing ones. Also imagine that you control Frogger, who hand-rotates these tiles while listening to techno and dodging traffic on a highway. If you dismiss indie games as being EITHER fast, tough-as-nails platformers OR artsy atmospheric environments, I highly encourage you to give this game a shot - this is a fine example of original gameplay that requires split-second precision and risk/reward decision making. I had beaten (not gold-medalled) the single-player campaign in about 4 hours, but don't take that as a knock against the game - I preferred to play in 10-minute intervals to give my nerves a chance to recover from the frantic pace, and I haven't played much of the other modes yet. The soundtrack by Ian Hicks is extremely well done - 7 tracks that nicely complement the setting and gameplay that are well worth purchasing and adding to your mp3 player. The 8th, which is used in the trailer, feels out of place and I've removed it from my playlist. Recommended. Speed and precision required: Yes Straightforward 100%: No Soundtrack format: DLC, mp3
• gamedeal user

  Dec 9, 2013

  a virus named tom is an awesome game where there is 2 modes single and multi THIS IS ONE AWESOME GAME