The hacking mini-game in BioShock caused quite a stir. It engrossed the minds of some, frustrated the lives of others, and left a lasting impression on just about everyone who played through one of the finest single-player shooters.
But what many of BioShock's players didn't know is that the hacking game was actually inspired by an old puzzle game from the 90s: Pipe Mania. In Pipe Mania, players must lay out several pieces of pipe in order to connect the flow of water – called Flooze – with the final end of the pipe system. Essentially a puzzle game of aligning point A with point B, Pipe Mania didn't have falling blocks or spherical walls to twist and spin. It was anything but traditional, and that's what people liked about the game.
Gameplay 7
Graphics 2
Sound 2
Difficulty Med/Hard
Concept 7
Multiplayer 6.9
Overall 7.0
Zoo Games, Inc. today announced the opening of a European office in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England. This division will be called 'Zoo Entertainment Europe Limited'. The parent company Zoo Games, Inc. has undergone a rapid period of growth in North America and this new office will enable them to become a major player in the European casual gaming market.
In Pipe Mania you must lay down a pre-ordained set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the constantly flowing Flooze moving for as long as possible without it spilling out. The game requires quick thinking, hand-eye co-ordination, forward thinking and keen spatial awareness.
In Pipe Mania you must lay down a pre-ordained set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the constantly flowing Flooze moving for as long as possible without it spilling out. The game requires quick thinking, hand-eye co-ordination, forward thinking and keen spatial awareness.
