Algodoo

The device between these creatures is installed to either creature before the simulation starts. It allows you to stimulate the antennae and convince the creature it touched a dot. Use the keys AD to control it, and the direction the creature moves will depend on which one it is on. Pressing both A and D will force red backwards, and speed up green. They still do as they do if you don't press anything, and because of how simple they are, they are not aware that they are wearing a mind controller, no matter what buttons you press.

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