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https://filomolusca.itch.io/smoothie-planet

Educational cooking-sim about chemical reactions

The game takes place in a space-themed smoothie shop, where the player assumes the role of an apprentice striving to master chemical reactions in order to earn a permanent position. It features a detailed tutorial covering both the core mechanics and the educational content.

Players then develop and apply their knowledge by fulfilling customized customer orders, performing a variety of chemical reactions that require specific methods and precise balancing.

Elements, reactions and tools

The game features six base elements that serve as the foundation for creating all other substances within the system.

They are stored in labeled bottles on a shelf and can be obtained by clicking on them, which adds the selected element directly to the player’s inventory.

To perform reactions, the player uses a set of tools designed to simulate the natural conditions required for chemical reactions to occur:

The “Atomixer” combines the inserted elements as reactants, producing new substances as the resulting products.

The “Heat-N-Freeze” is used for combustion reactions, which require heat. It can also change the physical state of a substance by applying either heat or cold.

The recipe book stores data on all substances the player has discovered, providing additional information and functioning as an in-game database.

The order ingredients must be placed into the smoothie cup. Upon delivery, the customer reveals whether the result is correct or incorrect.

Each substance requires a specific recipe and method to be created, accurately simulating the natural conditions under which these reactions occur.

There is a wide variety of substances that can be combined to create new ones using the correct methods. Reactions must be properly balanced so that the resulting compound contains the same number of elements as the substances used.

• Complex element-combination mechanics with a wide range of product variations 

• In-depth content explanations delivered through engaging dialogue

• Encourages the player’s logic and memory skills
  Memorable setting and distinctive characters 

• A timer mechanic that increases the challenge and reinforces learning

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Mechanics and Crafting

The core gameplay mechanic revolves around item crafting, with all interactions handled through a drag-and-drop system.

Tutorial and Dialogue

The game opens with a comprehensive tutorial that guides the player step by step through crafting their first smoothie, introducing the available tools and elements. 

In this tutorial, as well as in the customers’ requests, dialogue is presented through a text box alongside a visual panel that illustrates the instructions with images and symbols to enhance clarity and understanding.

Inventory

Collected elements and crafted substances are stored in the player’s inventory. Items can be dragged from the inventory into tool slots or directly into the smoothie cup.

Crafting

The game features two main environments: the shop and the kitchen. The kitchen is where the crafting takes place, equipped with the necessary tools to perform the reactions.

Chemical reactions are performed by dragging items from the inventory and placing them into the appropriate tool slots. Successful reactions require the correct ingredients in the proper proportions.

After placing the correct items, the player activates the tool by pressing a button, which consumes the ingredients, triggers an animation, and produces a new substance that is automatically added to the inventory.

With the correct substances prepared, the player simply drags them into the smoothie cup to complete and deliver the order.

Orders, timer and progression

Progression is driven by successfully completing customer orders. With each fulfilled request, the player earns points and advances to the next client.

After being served, customers reward players with additional educational insights and didactic information.

Customers explain how to fulfill each order. However, they gradually provide less explicit guidance, requiring players to interpret their dialogue and rely on logic and memory to complete the requests correctly.

Customers can repeat their requests if the player feels lost. After some time, a help button becomes available, providing a step-by-step guide for the order.

To complete the game, the player must successfully fulfill all orders from each customer.