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ittlecas

Nov. 25, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) It took me a long time to figure out that you can change the inital length and orientation of the robotic arm and thought that the whole right side of the screen was a waste. Just have to make the changes when your still holding the arm with the mouse.

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jason03272002

Jan. 02, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) Epic game. Here is my crazy contraption for Litharge! b,7,7;b,4,10;m,1,10,90,2,wjculordw;m,7,10,90,2,wjcrwolww;m,5,7,90,2,wwwwwjc1ulodr;m,1,3,0,2,wwwwwwwwwwjcuod;m,4,7,0,2,wwwwwwwwjwcl1uodr;m,10,7,0,2,wwwjwwcllorr;m,13,10,90,2,wwclloll;

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828burke

Apr. 12, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) this would be much more eloquent if you could rotate the sigels with more then one input

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Vitortcb

Mar. 16, 2017

Under rating threshold (show) Level 6 with 23 manipulators c,3,13;b,8,10;t,6,10;b,11,1;c,1,1;m,5,13,180,3,cddouu;m,4,10,0,1,cuuodd;m,13,10,90,2,crolww;m,12,10,180,1,cruodl;m,9,7,0,2,curdol;m,9,13,270,2,cuodww;m,11,13,0,1,wwclor;m,9,6,90,2,dloruc;m,9,5,90,3,wwc1ow;m,11,6,270,3,c2uodw;m,11,4,90,1,crroll;m,14,1,90,3,jwwcdou;m,14,11,270,1,jwwcuod;m,14,10,270,1,jwwcuod;m,14,9,270,1,jddcuuo;m,11,9,0,1,uordcl;m,12,4,0,1,jwwclor;m,12,5,270,2,uodwwc;m,11,5,270,3,2odcu2;m,10,4,270,2,jculodr;m,3,4,270,2,uodrcl;m,4,0,180,1,jcruodl;m,4,3,270,2,uwwjc11rol;m,3,10,90,2,clduor;

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seymourg987

Mar. 27, 2015

Under rating threshold (show) i think adding a pause button would optimize the awesomeness of this game, and a sequel as well

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ColdScythe

May. 05, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) I agree with all the top comments here, everything about this game is absolutely brilliant and beautiful. From the graphics (even though they're relatively simple), to the soundtrack, to the ranging complexity of the puzzles which can drive you mad, especially when some puzzles seem like they're so simple at first. Yet you keep finding bugs 50+ cycles in...you fix those, feel great, and then something else comes up a few cycles later...then you finally get everything working, and you feel like the best coder in the world. It's great. As someone with a longtime interest in computer science and coding/programming, I think a debugger would be really nice here, but the added challenge of not having one makes the feeling of finally solving a puzzle that much better. Multiple solutions per puzzle and the "you have to play it for a while to get it" (quote from 19matt's comment) also make it lots of fun to see what the most efficient possible solution is. 5/5 and added to favorites.

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Kinkzoz

Jun. 11, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) This game is great! 5/5.

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Jaykid135

Oct. 02, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) A very amazing game, I always loved the study of Alchemy and this helps quite abit with programming aswell, and I always have loved Automating stuff. I give this game 5 stars, awesome job!

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Count_Spackula

Jul. 28, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) Awwww yeeeaaaaaah! Completed level 15! :D Great game, just came back to it after like 2 years, still love it :)

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setthekk

May. 21, 2016

Under rating threshold (show) Kongregate needs more games like this so i can get my nerd on :D

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felipe970421

Dec. 30, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) She ain't pretty, but she get the job done

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shoby

Jan. 31, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) Wow, this game is so beatiful. The feeling you have while watching your mechanism is greater than killing a thousand zombies. The brilliant music also contributes to the experience. You have to work on the presentation side, though. That's always the downside in your games- only very few has the ability and will to even try to understand your games. Frankly this is only game of yours that I got into, the others were too complicated. Try to work on the graphics and presentation, and thing about adding interactive tutorials to your games. Good luck in the future

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moumix

Jul. 17, 2010

Under rating threshold (show) 9) Aqua Regia (54c) : c,5,13;t,7,11;b,4,9;t,6,7;c,9,13;b,10,11;b,10,6;m,3,13,180,1,cllollw;m,1,9,90,3,wwclorw;m,4,7,270,1,llcllow;m,7,9,90,1,urodlcw;m,5,11,0,1,rwwclow;m,8,5,180,3,dlourcw;m,11,2,90,3,wcr2olw;m,11,13,0,1,wwwwwwjcrrrorw;m,13,11,180,1,wwwwwwjdlcurow;m,8,6,0,1,drc1ulo;m,11,9,90,1,cl2worw;m,14,6,90,3,rodlcu2; 10) Vertigris (54c) : p,10,11;b,4,9;c,4,11;b,2,5;b,2,3;m,7,11,0,1,odcu;m,1,9,90,3,clorwwww;m,4,13,270,3,dlcdruuo;m,5,6,90,2,crolwwww;m,0,6,0,1,wwcuodww;m,9,13,180,1,crol;m,11,13,0,1,clor;m,10,7,90,3,crol;m,6,5,180,1,uodlwwcr;m,2,7,0,3,wwclorww;m,4,1,90,3,uuwwcddo;m,3,1,90,1,lorwwwwc;m,3,0,0,1,wcuodwww;m,7,5,270,3,wwwc1oww; 11) Black powder (77c) : b,3,11;c,13,9;b,10,11;c,1,9;t,3,7;b,6,7;t,6,9;m,7,11,90,1,crurdrluodrrww;m,13,11,90,1,clllolwwwwwwww;m,3,13,180,1,crolwwwwwwwwww;m,1,11,90,1,wwcrrollwwwwww;m,1,7,0,1,rwwwwcluduuodd;m,9,7,180,3,uwwwwwwwwwwcdo;m,3,9,0,1,wwwwwwwwcuduod;m,5,13,0,1,wwwwcluuoddrww;m,6,5,90,3,ddouuwwwwwwwwc;m,7,5,90,1,11wll1ollwwwwc;

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JavaBean

May. 19, 2010

Under rating threshold (show) Aqua regia in "only" 51 cycles? How about 37? b,3,11;b,10,11;c,11,7;b,4,7;c,6,13;t,6,9;t,2,5;m,11,13,0,1,clor;m,0,11,0,3,odcu;m,14,11,180,3,odcu;m,8,11,0,1,clor;m,13,11,180,1,olcr;m,10,9,270,1,olcr;m,8,7,0,1,clor;m,4,9,270,1,orcl;m,0,7,0,3,c1ow;m,6,5,90,1,olcr;m,6,11,180,1,clor;m,8,13,270,1,olcr;m,8,9,90,1,crol;m,3,13,180,1,crol;m,1,11,0,1,orcl;m,2,7,270,1,orcl;m,9,7,180,2,cuod;m,2,1,90,3,clor;m,3,2,0,3,odcu;

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PsylentKnight

Jul. 27, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Mercury- The fluid connection between high and low. Now I now how Freddie Mercury chose his name. :o

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pwet21

Jun. 16, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) It's been months since I've had a free saturday. This morning, I thought "Great, I'm gonna get out, see friends, do sport, practice StarCraft2!". And then I came across this game.

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marinoklisovic

Nov. 27, 2019

Under rating threshold (show) One of the best games on Kongregate.

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helpmeplz446

Jun. 07, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Ahh so Mercury is the answer? Finally I shall turn lead into Gold!

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Crogater

Jan. 23, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) This game has inspired me. For two years I have formulated an entire massive game from this. Thank you for creating this amazing game.

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SSBM

Jan. 17, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Crazy Elixir of Life b,5,13;c,3,11;b,10,9;c,13,11;b,12,5;b,4,7;m,13,9,90,3,wwwwcddrouulwwwwww;m,9,13,0,3,wwclwwwlorrwwwwwww;m,9,11,180,1,wwwwwwwwwwwwwc1rol;m,7,9,0,2,odwwwwwwwwwwwwwwcu;m,6,11,90,1,wwwwwc1ww1wwlowwwr;m,10,6,90,2,crrd1orruwwwwwwwww;m,13,3,270,1,wwwwwwwwwwwwcrrorr;m,14,7,180,2,wwwwwwwwcddouuwwww;m,1,5,270,3,cllorrwwwwwwwwwwww;m,5,9,180,3,wwwclorwwwwwwwwwww;m,3,13,180,1,crruolldcllorrwwww;m,1,9,90,3,wwwclorwwwwwwwwwww;m,10,3,90,1,wwwwwcuuoddwwwwwww;m,1,11,90,1,wwcruuoddlwwwjw;m,2,9,0,2,jwwwwwcrruolldwwww;m,5,5,90,3,wwwwwwcddouuwwwwww;m,7,6,180,2,wwwwwwwwwcuroldwww;m,8,7,0,3,wwwwwwwwwwwwcllorr;m,3,3,90,3,ouuwwwwwwwwwwwwcdd;

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Shadowhammer321

Feb. 14, 2016

Under rating threshold (show) I DID IT. I FINALLY DID IT. I've come back to this game multiple times over the years and today I finally completed the final level!!!!

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phillip2632

Jun. 12, 2015

Under rating threshold (show) "A well oiled machine" is probably the best way to describe how this game plays. That is, by all means, what you are building in each stage.

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EpicMonk

Apr. 24, 2015

Under rating threshold (show) Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuggggh. I hate that can't stop playing this game. Pure unadulterated evil krispykrem! Ugh. Job well done, sir.

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redbug88

Dec. 24, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) p,9,10;m,7,10,90,2,cdlou;m,13,10,90,2,crol;m,9,6,90,3,croww; This is for the gold level and it is alot easier than the other ones you see people talking about.

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RoystonDA

May. 22, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) This is an absolutely amazing game. It has kept me obsessed for over a week trying to work out how the heck you do these. I managed most of them within an hour but struggled on 12, 13 and 14. 15 is still eluding me. Gonna take a look at the next game but I imagine it's just as amazing as this.

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xboxdominat0r99

May. 18, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) It's not enough to make 1 Philosopher's stone--you must make five! My friends want ones, too. lol...

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Raynist

Jan. 23, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Lancer873's comment about the programming cycles having to all be in ratios of powers of two is very helpful, but not always true. For example I have a build in which 3 of my manipulators have a 12 step cycle and the others have 4 step cycles; I need each of those to cycles 1 and 3 times respectively for every successful reaction.

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jeray2000

Jan. 06, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) It takes a little while to get, but otherwise fun

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Xyrhoshi

Aug. 27, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) Here's a super-high symbol/cycle Elixir of Life (It's quite fascinating to see the unraveling of machinery in this particular one). b,1,7;b,12,7;c,10,9;c,4,9;b,7,7;m,1,10,90,2,wwcrwwrorrwwwwwwww;m,4,13,180,2,cruodlwwwwwwwwwwww;m,1,5,270,3,wwclddwwlorruuwwww;m,1,4,270,2,crrorrwwwwwwwwwwww;m,4,7,90,1,wwwcr11w1wrrorwwww;m,13,4,270,2,cllollwwwwwwwwwwww;m,7,5,90,1,wwwwwwwwwwwwcrrorr;m,10,7,90,1,wwwcl22w2llolwwwww;m,13,10,90,2,wwclwwlollwwwwwwww;m,10,13,0,2,cluodrwwwwwwwwwwww;

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MidnightIvory

Jul. 28, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) I feel stupid, I cant get it to start...

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VoidWhenUsed

Jul. 16, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) Arguably the most beautiful music I've heard in my life. And this is a flash game too. O.o

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Monkey911

Jul. 11, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) Here is the non-mirrored version of number 9 taking a total of 80 cycles. c,3,11;c,11,11;b,6,7;b,10,7;t,5,13;t,7,11;b,1,7;m,13,7,90,1,clluloldw;m,11,13,0,1,crrrorwww;m,3,13,180,1,crrorrwww;m,5,11,90,1,cllollwww;m,11,9,90,1,cllollwww;m,2,9,0,2,cdloruwww;m,4,7,180,1,wcr2rollw;m,7,5,90,3,c2dd1ouuw;m,13,11,270,1,llcllowww;m,1,5,90,3,cddouuwww;m,1,11,270,1,wwwwwwwwjllcrrowww;m,10,9,270,1,cwlwu1odr;m,6,5,90,1,cllollwww;m,4,1,90,1,wwwwcl1or;

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Monkey911

Jul. 11, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) After over more than half an hour I realise that my design gave me the mirror of what I needed.

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DoctorJest

Jun. 26, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) Baffo -- the circle must only contain the Hematite molecule when you release it. Because there's another element present, the circle isn't correct. Your solution works with one small amend -- if you change the final arm to be quicker. Instead of grab, two extends, release and two retracts, replace it with two pauses, a restart symbol, then a four-step cycle of grab, extend, release and retract. You only need to extend it one space to be within the circle, and the changed rhythm releases the molecule earlier, which is enough to avoid this problem and let the solution work.

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bjhamer

May. 17, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) I finally did the philosopher stone... but it won't work coz there is a blip where two connected particales keep colliding... :s

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TenebraeBR

May. 06, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) Just for the soundtrack this game deservers a 5/5, but it's not just about soudtrack, the game is awesome! Difficult enough to be challenging, but without scaring one away. Truely, a masterpiece =)

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Rebel86

Apr. 17, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) I am nowhere NEAR smart enough to play this. Second level, and I've been staring at it for twenty minutes. Good gods, this is difficult. 5/5.

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Enthernalcz

Apr. 13, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) The game comes to a time when it's all about optimization and timing, but it keeps being fun even like that, and I appreciate such an incredible feat for a game. It's all around pretty good, mainly when I always had a little thing for puzzle games like this where you have to make those little parts yourself. A certain 5/5.

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yugiho7f95

Apr. 10, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) A game that certainly gets your brain working... very fun 5/5. I recommand doing a break every 2-3 levels to rest your head...

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Athragon

Mar. 24, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) double brimstone: c,1,11;b,4,7;b,3,9;t,1,3;t,1,5;t,13,5;t,13,3;b,10,9;b,9,7;c,13,11;m,0,13,0,2,cuodww;m,6,13,180,1,wwcrol;m,8,13,0,1,wwclor;m,14,13,180,2,cuodww;m,1,13,270,1,orwwcl;m,13,13,270,1,olwwcr;m,3,11,270,1,llcrro;m,11,11,270,1,rrcllo;m,6,9,180,1,olwwcr;m,8,9,0,1,orwwcl;m,5,11,180,3,crolww;m,9,11,0,3,clorww;m,4,11,270,1,dcuuod;m,10,11,270,1,dcuuod;m,4,4,180,2,udolcr;m,10,4,90,2,ludorc;m,5,5,180,3,wwcrol;m,9,5,270,3,orwwcl;

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masqman

Mar. 21, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) I wish there was more. This is a really well thought out puzzle. The only bummer I have is my own fault. I failed to save any solutions except the very last two.

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monte1213

Mar. 18, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DystopianHero

Jan. 08, 2011

Under rating threshold (show) hey im just proud of this one it is perfect for level three so check it out b,7,10;t,5,7;m,4,10,90,2,clworw;m,10,10,90,2,cdrolu;m,8,7,90,2,wwwjcrrorr;

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hlpbgh

Dec. 29, 2010

Under rating threshold (show) Also compare how to make a manipulator "wait" without wasting cycles: m,5,10,90,2,cdrrorru;m,2,10,90,2,drrorruc;m,2,5,90,1,rrorrucd;m,5,5,180,1,r orrucdr;m,9,5,270,1,orrucdrr;m,12,5,270,1,rrucdrro;m,12,10,0,1,rucdrror;m,9 ,10,90,1,ucdrrorr; Note how each manipulator has the exact same instruction set; the only difference is when the "close" instruction activates, and the initial position of the arms.

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Evilevil135

Nov. 25, 2010

Under rating threshold (show) There are times when a function to simply toggle grip would be quite useful, especially when it comes down to you reaching your limit of actions for one arm. Btw, Truly amazing game 5/5.

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YourNextVictim

Oct. 13, 2010

Under rating threshold (show) This is way beyond my small brain but i still love it

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Lucki

Oct. 07, 2010

Under rating threshold (show) Brilliant little programming game!

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MenoftheWest23

Aug. 07, 2010

Under rating threshold (show) Brilliant music playlist may I have one of those background music XD :))

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pokeyday

Aug. 06, 2010

Under rating threshold (show) amazing game, lv7's got me stuck though, but then again so did lv6.... 6/5 if i could rate that high

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twilightdusk

Aug. 03, 2010

Under rating threshold (show) 5/5, absolutely magnificent. I've never played a game with a reward more satisfying than seeing the gears click into place when you've found a successful combination in here, and it's all set to a wonderful score which is both calming, inspiring, and keeping with the mood.

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