I've played this game before,and I liked it loads, but whenever I try to play it , a dumb error message comes up saying "Could not find bass.dlll." Oh well... Thanks anyway :)

I really like that the scientist is female, and dressed for the part. There is a missed opportunity in this game to include more science education, but you can't have everything, I suppose.

well at least its a new concept and not a regurgitated game like doublegames.com and the gameplay is somewhat addicting....thanks GGOTD

LOL....i watched it install....it does kind of disappear and leaves no shortcuts. So I did it again and extracted it to my desktop. Then I saw the folder and the exe file. What the F? Strange game to me...I didnt try to figure it out...seems if I just click at random it tells me how many connections Im going to get so it wasnt interesting to me. Call me difficult, but honest.

#17 continued...okay, now I remember why I found this frustrating. Once you get to the bit where the virus is floating around, there doesn't seem to be enough pieces close enough together to form the combinations needed to get the long chains/eliminate the virus within the chain. Maybe I'm not making long enough chains earlier on to generate the bigger numbers, but it's what happened when I originally played it, and it's happened this time as well. Pieces need to be close enough together to be included in the combinations, but I just seem to be lucking out. Pity you can't "waft" them together with the cursor (a bit like herding sheep)

This is a very nice game and its free. Installation worked perfect on Windows Vista Ultimate. Thank you GGOTD. I don't think we should complaint about any of the games given away here because they are all free! Just keep checking until you find one you like. Hope to find Peggles soon. I missed that one.

Thanks a bunch. I like trying new stuff. It amazes me how so many people on this site are UNGRATEFULL, instead of whining why not say thank you or just pass on it if it is something your not interested in. you should be glad there is a site willing to give you free stuff without doing a bunch of referrals or spam or torrents. Thanks again.

For once, a very good game! I'll definetly keep this ^^
And #9, soldat is free.

I love the site and have downloaded many games

however...on this game...I get an error msg "missing bass.dll", have downloaded it twice and on 2 different pcs....same result

any ideas??
thanks

This is quite a novel game - I'm finding it very addictive. The only thing I would change about it is that when you finally lose you have to start all the way from the beginning rather than the last level you completed - it's not much fun grinding your way up to the harder levels once you've mastered the easy ones. It would also be nice to be able to save games in progress as well.
All in all though it is quite excellent.

This is good! Innovation among puzzle games is rare, and very welcome. Thumbs up!

its an ok game, definatel the better of the puzzles, not my kind of thing though but ill still give it a thumbs up for originality

THANKS #37
i was looking in: my computer >> C drive >> program files >> games... sometimes i'm a little blonde...lol

love this game by the way!!!

#25 You do not need to be so condesending.

I also lost games into the bowels of my computer. Thank you very much #37 for the help in recovering this file.

New at computers and having trouble with download, installation or finding your desktop icon? Try my post in GGotD Forums:

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1316?replies=1#post-7675

Thanks Whiterabbit for the great review and screenshots. To coin a phrase, "Like he said".

D.N.A. is refreshing! It's not a clone of another game that I can think of. Kinda corny but the puzzle mode stimulates my brain cells and I hope there are lots of levels. I'm looking forward to the viruses mentioned by someone above and other developments in the game.

To Merscom LLC: Perhaps another screen within the game which mentions additional challenges (such as viruses) that will come along as the game is played will hold the attention of those who say they got bored with D.N.A.. I hadn't fully read your excellent description and missed that point until someone mentioned it above. Shame on me, but they are often in poor English and useless for a real description of the game so I now skim or skip them entirely and look to the comments here for my information.

Thanks for joining the GGotD family and for the great free game.

As I see it, the object is to collect strings of similar items based on their closeness to each other; The longer the strings--the better. This would be too simple, however, if that was all there was to it. Color-mixing gives you lots more choices for your move, thus increasing the complexity. (It reminds me a little bit of the old programmer's curiosity, "Conway's Game of Life," except in reverse.) Like others have said, this will take some getting used to.

I would like to welcome Merscom LLC to the GAOTD venture, and laud them for their excellent products. I was impressed by the fact that they have a Quality Control department (person?)! Thanks Merscom & GAOTD.

wow... what a trippy fun little game... been playing it for about 3 hours straight now.. big thumbs up

@37
Thanks, I found it now! and it works!

#38
See 3 screenshots and a video trailer for Tank Commander at
http://pc.gamezone.com/gamesell/p24868.htm
I have mentioned before that Merscom needs to put screen shots on their website. Gamers want a peek before they even download a trial. You could also just link to sites such as GameZone, which has a very good overview.

Thanks, Whiterabbit, for a comprehensive review. Said all those things I now do not have to repeat.

The interface looks a bit simplistic and when I saw it in the side panel a few days ago I thought it would not be interesting , but it keeps my attention enough for me to want to return it now and then. The game gets more complicat4ed as you play it, so don't do the first level and quit. Give it a longer try-out.

Merscomb seems not to be just another distributor of other authors' games, but an original programmer with a unique idea or two. I hope we see more of them. DNA is interesting; I'm hoping for Glyph.

I appreciate the puzzle games, as I do not play shooters, though I think there should be something for all.

Thank to Merscomb and GAOTD for DNA.

I'll agree with some of the other comments on the following two points:

1. It is novel
2. However, it does get kind of boring after a while

It takes a bit of "mind adjustment" to get used to how the game works. Have to constantly remember to look for pieces that are in between the ones already done but have not finished, so to link up the chain.

Worth a download if there's a kid, a girlfriend, or a fiance around to enjoy this pastel colored game.

The mechanics were pretty good, if extremely repetitive, but I kinda liked the puzzle mode. the main mode would be better if you could get some more "proteins" in the stew when you knock some out. That's the only reason I had any trouble with the gameplay. I'd also like to have a gallery or something to see which plants you unlocked.

For those having trouble finding the program after it unzips,
go to C:\Games and open the folder named D.N.A.

You will find the DNA file in there. You can right click it and select "Send To > Desktop (Create Shortcut)" and run the game from there (desktop).

i would say give us Tank Commander but I can't find any screenshots for it on their site, so oh well.

Rosyo comment #2

Follow the following directions to find both games:

1) click on start and scrollyour mouse pointer over to the my computer icon; click on this

2) find the icon for your C: drive then click on that.

3) Look for a folder called Games and click on that.

4) look for todays game DNA, once you've located it, click on the folder. within you should find an icon labelled DNA

5) Right click on the icon and scroll your mouse pointer down to where it says create chort cut and click on it.

6) Drag and drop the icon onto the desk top. If you can't see the desk top, click on the middle button in between the - and x buttons to the top righthand side of the window. Then drag and drop the short cut.

7) If you have the explorer bar activated you can back track to the window showing the contents of the games folder. look for yesterdays giveaway Buku Soduku and repeat the above steps from 4 to 6.


If we get another game from this developer, you can select where to install the game if you wish early on in the installation of the game; however, you will still probably have to find the file and create a shortcut. So just follow the steps above each time we get a game from Merscom. Good luck. Let us know whether you sorted it. :)

This game could be addicting for me. Easy to learn hard to master. As soon as they introduced viruses I lost. I'll keep playing though just to see what else I can grow. Would be great if it kept getting more complicated and you could develop creatures, especially if they were crypto-creatures.

Great game! Very different. I will definately enjoy this one.

Was the featured game "Ingenious offered one day that I missed? That also looks like a really fun game. I don't think I missed anything, but I would certainly enjoy a similar game.

Thanks GGOTD

Nice! Will appeal to kids who aren't crazy about blood-bath games. Appealing graphics and story line. The beginning is simplistic, but that's fine because it's a PIA when a game doesn't give you time to suss out the logic.

Yes, you do have to pay attention when it installs, but it clearly gives you a look at the proposed installation folder (C:\GAMES). So, look there, rosvo (#2). If you want a shortcut to the game, once you find the DNA.EXE, you can right-click on it and create a shortcut. Then drag the shortcut to your desktop (or wherever you want it). HTH.

I can't find it either. Downloaded and activated, but gone! Where did it go? help!

Pretty good time-kiiler. Thanks.
However, the devs should've made a full sxf installer with game shortcuts rather than simply packing it. Making an installer is only a matter of seconds, why not do it to make things easy for users?

In the meantime, #2 and others with similar complaints: find the game directory (by default it's c:\games\D.N.A), and create a shortcut to the game on your desktop or programs menu.

I really like this game! Thanks GOTD

Afther some minuts its booring.

Please put up tank commander. That looks wicked.

ok...downloaded & activated but it disappeared...said it was going into my games folder but NOTHING. if it extracted 400+ files (as it said) then WHERE ARE THEY? i can't even find it to uninstall it...IF it even installed. did a search & came up with only the zip file. (tho while searching i DID find a bunch of other crap that never fully uninstalled...lol)
any ideas anyone?? if i can't play it i want to remove it.

Re:
'I do like that the programmers added in a story along with this puzzle like game.' Comment by Brittny Dunn (BrittBaby)

You could simply skip the story part and play the puzzle game.
I personally find puzzle games to be boring and repetative by nature. Some story or change of scenery helps maintain the interest of the player. NO puzzle game is that exciting on it's own.

Nice. Fun, neat storyline. This is a quality game.

To #2,
Because this game publisher does not make a shortcut to the game on your desktop, you have to pay attention to where it goes when you download it.
When you extract the files and the wizard comes up to help, don't just keep clicking "next". Look at the path of where the file is being downloaded.
Select BROWSE in the wizard and put your game on the desktop or a games folder that you have created.
Then, make sure that the box "show extracted files" is checked.
You will then need to click on set up to set the game up. Then, open the folder labeled DNA and find DNA.exe Right click that and select "send to" - desktop to create the shortcut.
Maybe that will help you.

Interesting and different, it's a keeper for a while. To those having difficulty installing, the game is there, but it doesn't create a start menu shortcut or desktop icon. Go to Drive C > Games > DNA and right click on DNA.exe, then select Create Shortcut. Drag the new shortcut to the desktop and/or start menu. If you'd rather try the game before creating icons or shortcuts, just click on DNA.exe and it will start.

GREAT GAME!!!I guess I like it because lately nothing has appealed to me.
Rosvo, look in "my computer", "C", "games" - it will be in there.
I had trouble also.

This is a very good game, used to have it installed before I formatted my HD. Keep good games like this coming, GGOTD!

Like No.2 and No.10's comments, my download just disappears into the bowels of my PC, despite following all the links. I have downloaded from your site before with no problems.

Looks like a real keeper. Try the others offered. Glyph is especially nice. Have a great day.

There are three levels of play, action, puzzle and eternal. You have to run action mode at least once to activate the other two modes. The main menu gives access to the options menu, which is also available during play. There’s also an initial tutorial that shows you the basic moves to be able to proceed in the game. There are further helpful tutorials and tips at the beginning of each mode to guide you along the way. (see the link below for screen captures). As you would expect the game starts off very easy, so don't think this is a lame game, as you progress the levels do become much harder.

When playing the action mode you are told how many proteins and which colours and in what proportion they are required to complete the level. As you progress, the levels become harder to complete. The eternal mode is the same as the action mode except it's not timed, so this can be played at a leisurely pace and is probably ideal for the younger player. Initially you are introduced to each colour, and then from level 4 onwards you collect combinations of each colour.

Both the puzzle and action modes are introduced by a tutorial session, which is useful because both games are distinctly different.

Clicking on the escape key will pause the game and bring you to the options menu where you can adjust the music and sound effects as well as toggle the game from full screen to windowed. You can also access the main menu from this screen as well as toggle on/off the chain assist, which helps you to see how big a chain of proteins you can form within a group of proteins. Which is dependent upon their proximity to each other.. This can help significantly when the playing area is full of proteins.

There is no save button, but each mode will be saved to the point you leave it. You can make multiple profiles so this is an ideal family game.

My initial impression of the game was that it was far too simple for adults, but would be a great game for children. Aiding colour combinations and pattern recognition; however as the games progressed (Puzzle and Action) it became much more challenging to play. My initial training was as an ecological biologist, so the title interested me somewhat; especially as it seemed to be related to botany and genetics; both of which I’ve studied to undergraduate level. However the science is extremely simplistic, so don't worry about having any biological knowledge; I guarantee you don't need it, lol.


The following link will take you to 33 screen captures (on 2 pages) that should be ample to give you a very good idea as to what the game is about and looks like.


http://s109.photobucket.com/albums/n61/Whiterabbit_01/gaotd/DNA/



The music is okay, especially if it’s turned down :). There are 2 ogg files in the games music folder, so you can change the music to something more to your liking provided you have an audio converter that will convert mp3’s or other standard formats to ogg. There are a large number of sound effects, some of which are quite good. The male voice that speaks during the game is a good facsimile of a human voice (or a recorded one)

I rate this game a 6 or 7 out of 10 for playability and originality. Well worth at least a download and trial, although it will be more suited to family play.

I do like that the programmers added in a story along with this puzzle like game.If I was just clicking colors for no reason then it could get a more boring.There are a few surprises during the game,but not enough to keep me entertained.

My rating for this game = 6/10

I've played this game previously, and found it a bit frustrating trying to figure out what to do. But I do appreciate getting it for free to be able to be frustrated without paying. (I notice that the same company did Glyph!)

It is different. Interesting, after you get the hang of it. Also kind of boring. I'm kind of eh, on it. Thanks!

I've played this before. It's a decent game (not great, but definitely not bad) and was worth playing. I wouldn't have paid $20 for it (in fact, I never went past the free trial) but it's a lot better than any DoubleGames game that ever existed.

Thankyou so much GGOTD. In an age where getting something for nothing is rarely seen it is so refreshing to find a site that actually does give programs, games and screensavers away. I love them all and have a lot of fun trying them all out. I especially loved the last screen saver and was wondering if you could locate the screensaver that Sandra Bullock had in the movie where she played a programmer. I can't remember the name of the moviee but the screensaver was of an open burning log fire in a lovely fireplace which filles the screen. It was so realistic. I have searched everywhere to find one like it and not been successful so perhaps with your resources you actually could find it and make it free for all. I am sure that many people would love it as much as me especially on those cold winter days and nights.

Oh this game is lovely, i like it!

it has an interesting story aspect, so it isnt mindless, and the music isnt annoying

it also has nice anime-like graphics for the story aspect.

thank you GGAOTD for this offering, would like to see more of this publisher