Is this a game? Yes. Is this an arcade game? It is not an obvious one, but I would actually say that it is reminiscent of some earlier arcade titles. In addition, action puzzle games are definitely a sub-genre in arcade games, and we have seen many over the years.
The basic premise of the game is quite challenging, however I would make the following constructive criticism:
- The sound effect played when circles are colliding is far too loud.
- On the current version, it is possible for circles to be spawned overlapping each other, thus leading to an instant-lose scenario for the player. Although I understand that the circle positioning is random each time, it may be worth introducing a function to ensure that the level never starts in a state where the circles are already overlapping.
- I do wonder if the addition of a simultaneous two player versus mode could add something to the mix?
This game has the basics of something which could be built upon for sure.