Survival games are entertaining and high-stakes with the main objective to survive longer than the opponent and win in the process. A sub-genre of the game revolving around cells and microorganisms has gained popularity where the cells or microorganisms need to multiply and occupy neutral organisms or cells in order to survive. Microcosmum: Survival of Cells is a game in the same genre. Alexander Byzov has developed the game with the promise of the survival game offering great entertainment and strategically driven gameplay. We look at the game's storyline and gameplay to see if it delivers on the promises or not.

The app has a very simple layout with a tutorial at the start introducing you to the game's controls. It is a very small tutorial but since the game overall is very simple, the tutorial is good enough to get you started. There are two gaming options namely 'Original' and 'Biowalls' on the main screen. A Pause button at the top right corner allows you to control the sound and music. A tutorial button below the Pause button reintroduces the game's controls if you ever need a refresher.
To start playing, you can tap on either of the Original or Biowall options. Once you have selected either of the two gaming modes, you can then tap on any of the neutral cells appearing in the middle of the screen for starting the game. Each game starts with one opponent. Your cell is colored blue while the opponent is colored as great. Two neutral cells in the game need to be re-aligned with your cell. The cell that ends up owning all the cells within the game ends up surviving while the opponent's existence is finished. The antibodies of your cell need to be transferred to a neutral cell in order to realign it with your cell. There is the possibility that if your cell is attacked with the antibodies of the opponent's cell, your cell might also be realigned. This allows for a very fluid gameplay where nothing is certain until you your cell's antibodies occupy all the cells.

The survival game's two gaming modes are not very different from one another. The difference is actually very subtle. The Original game mode allows free movement throughout the landscape without any restrictions. This allows for easier movement and lesser restrictions. The Biowall game mode, on the other hand, provides restriction in the form of walls with any cell not allowed beyond the circular shaped wall. The strategy employed the gaming modes needs to be different in order to survive and win.

The app's gameplay is interesting and addictive as well. Since the game is not flooded with different opponents and it is essentially a one-on-one battle, it is easier to concentrate and focus your energies on defeating the singular opponent. The gameplay encourages use of different strategies in order to win and make progress. The controls in the game are well explained and easier to learn and therefore, the controls never become a problem. The graphics in the survival game are also fine but the gameplay does not need the graphics to be too extravagant but the use of colors and the display of colored cells is solid and worth appreciating. The survival game's background music is also intense and interesting and adds another layer to the gameplay.

Features:

• Minimalistic and easy to understand app design
• Wide variety of levels available in each of the two game modes
• Interesting gameplay that is very fluid and challenging
• Easy controls allow for quick learning
• Good background music that adds interest and intrigue

Conclusion:

Microcosmum: Survival of Cells is a well-designed survival game with solid gameplay and cool graphics. With simple controls, good background music and numerous challenging levels, you would like the game if strategy driven survival games are your thing.