Catalytic Switch
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Catalytic Switch is a gene available for the standard plagues, in addition to the Neurax Worm, Necroa Virus and Simian Flu. It is similar to the Cytochrome Surge and Metabolic Jump genes. This gene allows to obtain DNA points by popping the blue bubbles.
This gene is especially useful as the world begins to prioritize the development of a cure, giving the disease an advantage in having more DNA points based on these factors.[2]
Recommendations
- According to the Japanese video game magazine Famitsu, it is recommended to use this gene for the genetic code of Bacteria, Virus, Fungus, Prion and Bio-Weapon plagues.[3] The Indian technology magazine Digit recommends using this gene in plagues that are easily detected and therefore the cure starts faster, because of this it is necessary to obtain more DNA points through the blue bubbles.[4]
- This gene can be used to earn extra DNA for a long term game, which will give a slightly higher score for the main Nano Virus games, as when a country starts leading the cure and blue bubbles start appearing they will not affect the research allocation for Nano Virus, although, the government order modifications will still apply.[Note 2]
- This gene is one of the most important to obtain the Plague in Space & Nuclear Retaliation achievements, because the player will need the extra DNA from the blue bubbles to evolve the traits required for the events.[5]
Notes
- ↑ Like other genes such as Cytochrome Surge and Metabolic Jump, the stats of these genes can vary depending on several factors such as the severity and complexity of the disease as well as other aspects such as the number of deaths, cure development or the speed of spread of the disease. The variable that changes this gene is
blue_bubble_bonus_dna.[1] - ↑ Government order actions refer to actions caused by events that happen in the game, they indicate when a country leading the cure sends blue planes to other parts of the world, when a blue plane lands in another country a blue bubble is appears.
References
- ↑ Standard & Special Plague Gene Statistics - Game Files (See genes #56804.txt)
- ↑ 1337Walrus (2020-01-24). "Best "DNA Gene"?". Steam Discussions Retrieved on May 16, 2024. Quote: “Very old, yeah, but I'm pretty sure Catalytic Switch gives much more DNA over the game once you get to the point where the cure starts development. ATP Boost is like, 10 extra I think, not worth it at all over Cytochrome or Metabolic Jump.”
- ↑ "『Plague Inc.‐伝染病株式会社‐』攻略（第2回）全ステージHardモードクリアー" (2013-10-10). ["Plague Inc." Strategy (Part 2): Complete all levels in Hard Difficulty] Famitsu (in Japanese) Retrieved on April 26, 2022.
- ↑ Madanapalle, Aditya (2021-04-15). "Plague Inc strategies – Ensuring the extinction of humanity". Digit.in Retrieved on May 1, 2022.
- ↑ Katrina (2014-08-04). "Plague in Space Achievement Guide". Yo It's Spicy Retrieved on July 28, 2022.