Fun with Physics (based games)

ANTVGM64

Howdy, so I dig physics games. I love Red Faction and Angry Birds, and am looking for games with similar gameplay, namely 1) blowing stuff up that reacts in real time 2) knocking stuff over in real time.


Free is good, tech demos are good, I'm writing an article on physics making games better, and I'd like to point to some free examples, and figured I'd take to the smartest bunch of gamers I know, the PAers.

Kotenk

crayon physics deluxe !

Bartholamue

I would have to say Just Cause 2. Lots of explode-y goodness in that game.

Have you tried Boom Blox?

ANTVGM64

Does Just Cause 2 feature explosions and destructible enviorments? I liked the look of the game but wasn't sure how extreme the explodeyness got. Is it mercs 2 level?

Improvolone

OMG Boom Blox (Wii)
Not really explosive (the sequel may have them, don't know), but knocking over towers of stuff is fuck awesome.

Regina Fong

Touch Physics for the iphone is fucking fun.

musanman

not a lot of blowing stuff up but cut the rope has some fun physics gameplay

Bartholamue

I think what you're looking for is Boom Blox on the Wii.

Does Just Cause 2 feature explosions and destructible enviorments?

I would say that it has more destructible stuff, rather than environments. Certainly not in the scale of Mercenaries 2. Lots of explosions, however.

Atheraal

Armadillo Run. Best successor to The Incredible Machine out there, imo. That too, if you haven't played it.

lunchbox12682

You could also look into Portal and Garry's Mod. Not free, but cheap.

Daemonion

GTA IV uses the Euphoria physics engine very well. Messing with people in that game never, ever gets old to me. If you get it on the PC, it comes with a great video editor/creator so you can go nuts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi5adyccoKI

MrMonroe

Just Cause 2 has nothing on Red Faction: Guerrilla

There are a few things you can blow up, but it's absolutely no where near close to the level of RF:G

I wish I had something more positive to say; JC2 is a great game, but it's not what you're looking for if you're looking for fully destructible environments.

Constrictor

Kotenk wrote: »

crayon physics deluxe !

Also Max and the Magic Marker (on Steam).

I play these two with my 6 year old son.

Wezoin

Allow me to introduce you to... PhysicsGames.net

Satsumomo

Daemonion wrote: »

GTA IV uses the Euphoria physics engine very well. Messing with people in that game never, ever gets old to me. If you get it on the PC, it comes with a great video editor/creator so you can go nuts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi5adyccoKI

Ahem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drp9o4E7G7U

But yes, I thought GTAIV as well, game has really nice physics.

Drakenhawk

N! N+ if you want it on console.

http://www.metanetsoftware.com/

Physics based ninja jumping action. Indie, but but fun.

Kyougu

The fact no one mentioned Little Big Planet (and it's sequel) is a travesty.

MrDelish

I'm more ashamed at the lack of mention of GarrysMod

MechMantis

lunchbox12682 wrote: »

You could also look into Portal and Garry's Mod. Not free, but cheap.

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I can't really think of any other games that haven't been mentioned, really.

I second pretty much everything on the list here, with special mention to Crayon Physics Deluxe.

Daemonion

Satsumomo wrote: »

But yes, I thought GTAIV as well, game has really nice physics.

That guy turned off friction or something, right? Love that vid.

ANTVGM64

This is great, thanks.

Is there some sort of big, awesome, frequently updated free games database that is sorted via genre, production value and platform?

Visti

Yes.

Nibble

[size=+3]http://www.physicsgames.net/[/size]

|EDIT| Building Blaster 2, Crush the Castle 2, and Demolition City 2 are good ones that deal specifically with blowing things up and knocking them over. All are available on the above site.

RoyceSraphim

Dang, whats that one indie game where you are the rabbit and you fight other rabbits and wolves?There is a great demo video where the creators show off their blending of the animations to appear more physically real.

So if your "stuff" includes enemies, then this would apply.

Also, crysis if you can get it running, Bad Company 2... I like this well and was just thinking about it...Black for PS2 had at least one level with this.

my name is mr. lulz

hey, i know what you need. endorphin free learning version. its for game developers, so DO NOT BUY IT! get the free learning edition, unless you have $1,500! it has gta4-style physics, A.K.A euphoria.

my name is mr. lulz

also, go to totaljerkface.com and play happy wheels

Conroy Bumpas

i really liked "create" on the xbox 360. , basicly given a challenge like get the car to the goal. and you have so meny objects to place and make it bounce around and get there.

there a trailer here on youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGphHaGZsU