A Virus Named TOM

Game Overview

A Virus Named TOM presents a fast-paced blend of traditional pipe-connecting puzzle mechanics and arcade action on the PlayStation Vita. Set across stylized digital circuit grids, the game challenges players to solve intricate power-network puzzles under strict time limits while avoiding defensive anti-virus countermeasures.

Gameplay revolves around rotating circuit nodes on a grid map to complete fully connected pathways, routing green virus energy from power sources to system targets. As players manipulate circuit tiles, aggressive anti-virus drones, spider-bots, and laser traps patrol the grid lines to erase TOM on contact. Players must dodge patrolling hazards, deploy temporary energy glitches, and strategically time their circuit rotations to complete circuits before the system locks down.

The PS Vita version features over 50 single-player campaign levels spanning multiple city zones, an intense Battle Mode, and Cooperative Multiplayer modes via local ad-hoc connectivity. Utilizing both physical analog buttons and intuitive front touch-screen controls for swift tile manipulation, A Virus Named TOM offers a clever, fast-thinking puzzle challenge for the handheld platform.

Quick Specifications

Key Features

• Action-Puzzle Hybrid Mechanics: Rotate circuit paths to spread virus energy while actively dodging aggressive anti-virus defense drones.

• 50+ Campaign Stages: Hack through five distinct corporate sectors, each introducing new environmental hazards, timed mechanisms, and puzzle variants.

• Cooperative & Battle Multiplayer: Team up with friends in 1-4 player co-op levels or battle head-to-head in competitive arena grid modes via local ad-hoc.

• Humorous Animated Storytelling: Unfold Dr. X’s revenge plot through retro 1950s-inspired animated cutscenes and satirical dialogue.

• Touch & Button Controls: Seamlessly rotate circuit nodes using precise physical inputs or rapid touch-screen controls.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

How do you complete a level in A Virus Named TOM?

You complete a level by rotating circuit path tiles on a grid to create a continuous connected line, allowing green virus energy to flow from power hubs to all target nodes while dodging roaming security drones.

Does A Virus Named TOM support multiplayer on the PS Vita?

Yes, the PS Vita version supports local ad-hoc wireless multiplayer, allowing up to four players to tackle cooperative campaign levels or compete against each other in Battle Mode.

Was A Virus Named TOM released on physical cartridge for PS Vita?

No, A Virus Named TOM was released exclusively as a digital download on the PlayStation Store for the PS Vita platform.

How do I install A Virus Named TOM on a custom firmware PS Vita?

The game can be installed on custom firmware (CFW) enabled PS Vita consoles using standard formats like NoNpDrm, VPK, or MAI dumps via VitaShell.