Gameplay
Since its debut in 2012, ''Patterns'' has drawn comparisons to games with blocks among the media and industry observers, with GameSpy’s Mike Sharkey calling the game “Minecraft, but with triangles instead of blocks.” As with most games that include blocks, creators are encouraged to explore and build in an expansive open-space environment. Creators can construct simple or elaborate structures using various shapes and patterns that are discovered as the game progresses. Critics have noted that a distinct difference from games like Minecraft is that creations in Patterns are subject to the laws of gravity, which can impact the strength and durability of each creation. Creators must also consider how to best strategically choose each building substance, since they contain different physical properties.Cancellation
On October 10 2014 Linden Lab announced that they were abandoning development of ''Patterns'' and shutting down the servers. The game was subsequently pulled from sale on Steam.References
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