Whac-A-Morphic
Whac-A-Morphic is a mole-whacking game set on an arcade machine. Players hit moles to build up higher scores, and the machine’s rhythm shifts as play continues. Quick reflexes are needed, but the cabinet also introduces its own rules that work against the player.
Puzzles in the surrounding environment unlock new mechanics. According to the developer, each mechanical discovery gives a clue about how the machine works and why it was built. The game also features changing challenges and new modes as it transforms over time.
Hidden cartridges can be slotted into the machine to alter play, and the machine can also impose its own twists on a run. This leads to unpredictable rules and secrets in each session. The game’s story develops as the machine’s behaviour becomes more erratic, and it raises the question of what the machine is preparing the player for.
