Particulars

A minimalist meditation on the chaos of life, the universe and sub-atomic particle physics

Medium

Video Game

Topic

Sub-atomic particle physics

Platform(s)

Standalone (PC, Mac, Linux)

Release

November 2014

Technology

Unity

Developed by

SeeThrough Studios

Published by

Surprise Attack

Roles

Producer, Lead Designer, Programmer, Writer

Accolades

Winner, Best Narrative, Freeplay Awards 2013

Winner, Best Audio Design, Freeplay Awards 2013

Winner, Sydney Indie Showcase, iFest 2013

Finalist, Best Audio Design, Australian Game Development Awards, 2013

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Particulars is a game based on the science of sub-atomic particle physics. You play as a quark, and have to navigate the forces of the sub-atomic world as they push and pull at you.

The game follows the story of a young physicist Alison, as she navigates the forces affecting her life.

I haven’t cried playing a video game before; it’s not like it’s a habit. But there’s something about the loneliness of being a down quark all alone in a subatomic space that really underlined the joy in finding an anti-down quark to combine with.

Without a doubt, Particulars was the highlight of PAX for me. It’s an exceptional game.

its challenging levels interspersed with a sobering side story make this indie title a wondrous creation that’s simple on the outside, but deep in its execution