Eets

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title= Eets


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developer= Klei Entertainment
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released= March 27, 2006
December 21, 2006 (Steam)
April 25, 2007 (XBLA)
genre = Puzzle
modes= Single player
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platforms= Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
media= Download
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input= Mouse / Gamepad

Eets (also Eets: Hunger. It's emotional.) is a 2D puzzle game developed by Klei Entertainment and published in 2006 as shareware. The game combines elements of games such as "Lemmings" and "The Incredible Machine", and adds a quirky art style and a surreal sense of humor.

In addition to featuring over 100 levels, "Eets" has a very community-centric upbringing. The [http://www.eetsgame.com website] has over 200 free puzzles that users can download, made by both fans and developers. There are also many community tools such as "Goodies", which allow players to reward other players in more ways than just good reviews of fan-made puzzles.

Reviews

In no particular order:
* 8.6/10 on [http://game-overdrive.com/site/modules/sections/index.php?op=viewarticle&artid=111 Game Overdrive]
* 4/5 on [http://www.gamezebo.com/2006/05/eets_review.html GameZebo]
* 9/10 on [http://www.nzgamer.com/hub-pc-reviews-296 NZGamer]
* 9/10 on [http://pcgames.gwn.com/reviews/gamereview.php/id/953/ PC Gameworld]
* 4.5/5 on Computer Games Magazine, September 2006
* 9/10 in [http://www.gametunnel.com/articles.php?id=477 Gametunnel's monthly review] and also won Game of the Month, and Editor's Choice.
* 5/5 on [http://killerbetties.com/eets_review_pc Killer Betties]
* 80/100 on PC Format UK, August 2006
* [http://penny-arcade.com/news.php?date=2005-07-01 Tycho from penny-arcade.com] called it "a succulent combination of Lemmings and The Incredible Machine , [with] crisp art and whimsical play".
* [http://jayisgames.com/archives/2006/04/eets.php jayisgames.com] called it "an amazingly addictive action / puzzle downloadable game".
* [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/24/technology/24game.html?ex=1314072000&en=dade9b9f978ee87e&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss NYTimes.com] compares it to Dead Rising with: "The game gives players as many wondrous ways to move Eets as Dead Rising gives players ways to kill zombies."
* [http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/eets/my-eets-review-is-very-late-195967.php Kotaku's review of Eets]
* [http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/games/archives/2006/06/07/eets_available_online.html Guardian Unlimited] "Many indie scene watchers are already calling this the game of the year"

Characters

Eets

Eets is the star of the show. This little creature is scared of the dark, gets angry when you smack choco chips at it, and happy when it eats sweet marshmallows. The central gameplay element comes from manipulating Eets' emotions with various food items in order to safely guide it to the level's exit.

The Merch

As stated on the "Penny Arcade" page, "A cute cartoon character whose premise is that only copious purchasing of his merchandise by boys and girls can revive him (and only temporarily) from a wizard's curse. Failure to do so turns The Merch into the bloody Fleshreaper which 'goes house to house, collecting torsos.'"

"Eets" is the first game to officially cameo a Penny Arcade character [http://www.eetsgame.com/news/how-eets-got-merch-merch/] . Their character, The Merch, makes a cameo in Eets, and Eets must buy Merch Merch in order to satisfy The Merch's hunger. Even the "Marshomech" is no match for The Fleshreaper...

Eets: Chowdown

A special downloadable version was released for the Xbox 360 via the online service Xbox Live Arcade, called "Eets: Chowdown" on April 25, 2007. [http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/01/30/ten-new-games-for-xbla-new-shots/] It includes 120 new levels and an action game, called "Marsho Madness". It costs 800 Microsoft Points ($10 USD).

Marsho Madness requires quick-reflex A-B-X-Y button press combinations to protect a stationary Eets from an ever-increasing horde of Marshmallow creatures. Each type of "Marsho" moves and acts differently, demanding varied and dynamic approaches. Strategic accuracy generates combo points, mulitpliers, and splash da

Similar games

*"The Incredible Machine"
*"Lemmings"

External links

* [http://www.eetsgame.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.kleientertainment.com/ Developer website]
* [http://www.tomchi.com/ Tom Chi] - Website of Tom Chi, music composer on Eets.