The wildly original concept of controlling a drop of a water belies any real substance to the game beyond the soaking-up mechanic, and much like the game's protagonist the experience comes across a mite shallow. That said, it's a charming indie outing that's kind on the wallet – you'll feel you've had your 10 bucks worth after the first few levels.
Direct2Drive has discounted The Best of Indie Bundle Volume 2 to the tune of 75% off the standard price. Typically going at a shade under $100, the game bundle that packs seven solid to great titles is currently being offered up for just $25, coming out to around $3.50 a game.
BCGaming writes: "At only $10, I-Fluid isn't perhaps expected to be very long or some totally enthralling experience. It isn't, but it is a passable little experience that offers a good amount of challenge for both casual and hardcore players alike. A few more levels with some unique designs and maybe a fourth game mode would have helped this game out immensely, as would have removing some of the game's glitches. Thankfully, being a PC game, there's always hope of a magic patch to take care of those things. You might be able to do better on Steam with your $10, but you can also do a hell of a lot worse".
New skills are acquired on a gentle learning curve through the first half-dozen or so levels and go from the rudimentary jump and double-jump to the ability to traverse vertical surfaces and 'possess' physical objects that are made up largely of water (a tomato, for example). While these skills are eased into your arsenal (and with no shortage of helpful prompts) the learning curve barely budges for the first eight missions then suddenly flies through the roof come level ten – exactly two thirds of your way through the game.
