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Opus Magnum

Zachtronics

Released Dec 7, 2017 · Windows, macOS, Linux · Indie, Simulation · Metacritic 90

Art style Minimalist & vector

Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!

7 elements · 1 screen types covered · Steam page

Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, empty: COST 0G Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, first solution: COST 140G, AREA 37 Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, compact redesign: AREA 21 Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, elemental puzzle: 24/24 Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, repeating chain: AREA 93 Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, eight-arm rebuild: same puzzle, COST 270G, AREA 36, six instruction tracks Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, fire-atom machine: ten arms, piston tracks, COST 350G, AREA 43
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Transmutation engine editor, empty: COST 0G · City & Base Management

UI at a glance: the patterns that recur across this game's screens are side panel (7), status row (7), grid overlay (6).

City & Base Management

Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, empty: COST 0G Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, first solution: COST 140G, AREA 37 Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, compact redesign: AREA 21 Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, elemental puzzle: 24/24 Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, repeating chain: AREA 93 Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, eight-arm rebuild: same puzzle, COST 270G, AREA 36, six instruction tracks Opus Magnum - Transmutation engine editor, fire-atom machine: ten arms, piston tracks, COST 350G, AREA 43

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