Would virus’ be more acceptable in today’s society were they given names, like pets? Let’s say a virus named Tom, to pick a name that I just made up right now… Would a virus named Tom be accepted? Probably not… BUT! What if said virus was actually an adorable robot scooting around? I think I might have to reconsider.

Developed by Misfits Attic, A Virus Named Tom is exactly that, a small adorable robot virus who’s only goal in life is to “Destroy Tomorrow, Today!” That’s all! Who needs a tomorrow anyway, when we have a tiny robot?

At its core we’ve seen the type of action puzzler that A Virus Named Tom is. Really, it’s nothing special. You follow along a grid and try to connect tubes from one end to the other to connect your virus while dodging or fighting various anti-virus’. It’s a tried and true formula, really. What A Virus Named Tom does is bring with it the presentation that we’ve come to expect out of our video games these days. In a few words: this game looks pretty damn good!

Of course, it’s also shipping with 4-player co-op and competitive play which looks very interesting in the trailer (below) although I’m not quite sure if this is planned for local, online or both.

A Virus Named Tom is scheduled for release next year on XBLA, PSN and PC (tentative). Until then enjoy the trailer below and stay tuned as we try and get some previews in order.

[A Virus Named Tom]

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