MOLEK-SYNTEZ

Gameplay overview

Set in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in December 2092, MOLEK-SYNTEZ casts you as someone working from a small apartment to synthesize molecules with pharmacological effects.

Each puzzle asks you to program molecular cursors, called waldos, using graphical commands. They move around chemical precursors and alter molecules through actions such as adding or removing atoms and changing their arrangement.

Solve each synthesis prompt, then refine your solution by comparing measures such as cycles, commands, and materials used. The game also includes a solitaire game, with an option to place cards wherever you want.

Review themes in more detail

Players who enjoy MOLEK-SYNTEZ often praise the satisfaction of solving and optimizing its molecular puzzles, especially arranging precursors to make synthesis more efficient. Some also appreciate the chemistry theme and spare atmosphere, and the score comparisons give optimization an extra goal. Reactions are mixed: several players find the puzzles repetitive or too easy, while others describe them as challenging; the included solitaire game is also divisive.