''Tornado Mania!'' is a mobile game developed by

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. Players assume the role of a scientist who has decided to create his own

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by collecting buildings with the tornadoes he creates.

Gameplay

Players assume the role of a scientist who has grown weary of the world and therefore decides to create his own isolated Utopia. The game's 'Utopia Mode' combines elements of ''

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'' and ''

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''; after buildings have been claimed by the player's tornado they are placed in the target location, optimal placement increases the Utopia's inhabitants' happiness. Players do not have direct control over the tornado's path; it sweeps across the landscape in a clockwise arc, players can alter the direction of movement by reversing to counter-clockwise movement.

Reception

''Tornado Mania!'' received a positive response from game critics, including being awarded a perfect 10/10 and

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's game of the month award for December 2006.

References

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