Kirchhoff's Revenge
Released Dec 2019
Kirchhoff is annoyed because nobody appreciates his circuit laws! You get transported to his secret lair and won't be able to get out until you show mastery!
82% positive · 123 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Kirchhoff's Revenge launched on December 31, 2019, fulfilling the developer's November 2019 announcement that a full release was coming in the last week of December. The store description references an "Early Access" label that predates the actual 1.0 launch — the game is no longer in Early Access per its current Steam flags. Since launch, the developer has posted once: a March 16, 2022 update delivering improved graphics, better performance, responsive controls, and bug fixes. There have been no developer communications since that March 2022 update, no DLC or expansions have been announced or listed, and no roadmap or future content plans have been shared. The game appears to have launched as a self-contained educational puzzle game and received one post-launch maintenance/polish update before going quiet. No further content appears to be planned.
Evidence
Developer announced a full release was expected during the last week of December 2019, which aligns with the December 31, 2019 release date.
A post-launch renovation update delivered improved graphics, better performance, resolution settings, and bug fixes. This is the most recent — and only — developer communication since the 2019 launch.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Michigan State University
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Gustav Kirchhoff is annoyed because nobody appreciates his circuit laws! You get transported to his secret lair and won't be able to get out until you show mastery!
The first-person game "Kirchhoff's Revenge" teaches the basic concepts of electrical circuits; players need to solve puzzles by assembling macroscopic circuit elements such as batteries, light bulbs, wires, volt meters, and ampere meters. These circuit elements snap together into functional, three-dimensional structures. Moving "charges" are indicated, so as opposed to real circuit elements, currents are visible. Puzzles increase in difficulty and complexity, while side rooms and pre-assembled circuits offer opportunities to learn new concepts.
Game play is strictly based on solving puzzles, there are no dexterity or timed challenges. Once players succeed, they actually get a Schwarzwälderkirschtorte, which they may dispose off as they see fit. The cake is not a lie.
The game has been used in physics courses at the high school and introductory college level, and it is now made available as Early Access to the wider community.
The first-person game "Kirchhoff's Revenge" teaches the basic concepts of electrical circuits; players need to solve puzzles by assembling macroscopic circuit elements such as batteries, light bulbs, wires, volt meters, and ampere meters. These circuit elements snap together into functional, three-dimensional structures. Moving "charges" are indicated, so as opposed to real circuit elements, currents are visible. Puzzles increase in difficulty and complexity, while side rooms and pre-assembled circuits offer opportunities to learn new concepts.
Game play is strictly based on solving puzzles, there are no dexterity or timed challenges. Once players succeed, they actually get a Schwarzwälderkirschtorte, which they may dispose off as they see fit. The cake is not a lie.
The game has been used in physics courses at the high school and introductory college level, and it is now made available as Early Access to the wider community.
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