Patterns (video game)
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Developer(s) | Linden Lab, [1] |
Publisher(s) | Linden Lab |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, macOS |
Patterns was a sandbox-style building game and 3D space published by San Francisco-based Linden Lab, which had previously been known primarily as the creator of the online virtual world Second Life. The PC product, which is currently distributed via the BuildPatterns.com website[citation needed], continues the company’s positioning as a maker of "shared creative spaces" that favor open-ended content creation and sharing over traditional goal-oriented gaming.[2]
Gameplay[]
Since its debut in 2012, Patterns has drawn comparisons to Minecraft among the media and industry observers,[3][4] with GameSpy’s Mike Sharkey calling the game “Minecraft, but with triangles...instead of blocks.”[5]
As with Minecraft, creators are encouraged to explore and build in an expansive open-space environment. Creators can construct simple or elaborate structures using various shapes and patterns that are discovered as the game progresses. Critics have noted that a distinct difference from Minecraft is that creations in Patterns are subject to the laws of gravity, which can impact the strength and durability of each creation.[6] Creators must also consider how to best strategically choose each building substance, since they contain different physical properties.
Cancellation[]
On 10 October 2014, Linden Lab announced that they were abandoning development of Patterns and shutting down the servers.[7] The game was subsequently pulled from sale on Steam.[8][9]
References[]
- ^ "Patterns". Free Range Games. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ Klepek, Patrick. "Rod Humble Would Like You to Meet Linden Lab 2.0". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ Gallegos, Anthony. "Patterns Could Be the Next Minecraft". IGN. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "The creators of Second Life announce Patterns - a next generation Minecraft with physics and geometry". PC Games. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ Sharkey, Mike. "Linden Lab's Take on Minecraft is Patterns". GameSpy. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "The creators of Second Life announce Patterns - a next generation Minecraft with physics and geometry". PC Games N. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "The Conclusion of Patterns". Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "Linden Labs pulls patterns from Steam". GameGrin. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "Linden Lab abandon Patterns in Early Access to work on another game". PC Games N. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- Cancelled macOS games
- Cancelled Windows games