The easy control of the game and the colorful graphic design quickly allowed Octagon to become one of the popular games on smartphones and other devices. Octagon is now the 15th most popular game on the Mac app store since it was uploaded into the market on Oct. 30, 2013.
There are two modes of playing Octagon: classic mode, in which the goal is to avoid all the blocks, gaps and safely arrive at the destination. The other mode is endless mode, just like Temple Run there is no end for the game. The randomly generated patterns allow players to challenge themselves and keep themselves in focus and alive as long as possible.
Min Lee ’16 has become one of the top Octagon players in the world. On top of the 206,806 players Lee is competing with, she currently holds the 40th place worldwide with game level 2264.
“I saw Caitlin [Gaines] playing Octagon and she helped me download it,” Lee said. “Since then, I have constantly been playing Octagon.”
Despite the fact that Lee joined the game almost a year after it was published, she has achieved a great status in just a short amount of time.
“I only played Octagon for two months,” Lee said. “And somehow I reached level 2000. I guess I just have a knack for it. Just keep playing and you will realize that this game is actually really easy.”
Such success in a short period of time makes others wonder whether there is a tactic or special strategy to complete each level faster.
Although Lee has reached an unbreakable record for the FCS, she recommends others do not get too devoted to this game.
“I want to be in top 20, but I am not proud of myself,” Lee said. “Because addiction to any game is never a good thing.”
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