Toxic 8

The Game

The game – Toxic is all about a scientist who needs to collect all of the toxic waste bottles which are dotted around the game. The player becomes stranded in rooms and therefore collects bombs as he goes through the levels. The idea of the game is to collect as much toxic waste as possible and get to the exit point.

As the toxic-8.co.uk website has everything to know about toxic substances and toxic waste, so including the game – toxic on it adds a light-hearted feel to it. The toxic-8.co.uk website also explains what to do when you're confronted with toxic substances and how to deal with the problems it causes.

The game is fast-paced and easy to play. It is addictive, especially with the mazy sounds on in the back ground. The great thing about this platform game is that the player can jump from wall to wall, to climb up high objects. Further into the game, there is the chance for the scientist to collect throwing bombs and sticking bombs, to give an added dimension to the game.

The game is supposed to be for children but it is equally as addictive for adults. There are 20 levels in total and each one becomes progressively more difficult to pass. The player only uses the arrow keys and the space bar, meaning there is little instruction needed.

The game was developed by Nitrome, which has many other games in its cache. No other game is based around toxic waste or toxic substances in the family of games by Nitrome therefore the game – toxic is a unique one.