Catch the Sperm

About

Catch the Sperm is a fast-paced shooter where you defend a sexual encounter using a condom-fired weapon. Your job is to block sperm cells and HIV viruses from crossing the screen by moving your gun up and down with the mouse. Each successful hit earns points but every missed shot deducts them. The timer counts down from 90 seconds and the game ends instantly if a single virus makes it through. Simple controls meet tight timing as waves of targets fill the screen. Released in 2001 by Phenomedia AG this game was part of a Swiss public health initiative to promote HIV prevention. Its blunt approach and educational goal made it a polarizing but effective tool for its time. While not designed for long-term play the 90-second rounds offer a punchy challenge that sticks in memory. The stark visuals and no-frills gameplay focus attention on its message without pretense.