Retro Machina

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  1. Screen Rant
    May 14, 2021
    60
    If it wasn't for the weak combat mechanics in a game filled with combat, Retro Machina would be a wholly fun and unique experience. Retro Machina is all-in-all a great debut for an upcoming studio and clearly shows the time and effort put into crafting each area, puzzle, and piece of the overall narrative. While the back-tracking puzzle game isn't for everyone, those who do enjoy this sort of genre entry will find themselves hooked into this particular world.

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  1. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    With a pretty cute protagonist, a generally steampunk look, and a mix of puzzles and combat that at least feel novel, Retro Machina has someWith a pretty cute protagonist, a generally steampunk look, and a mix of puzzles and combat that at least feel novel, Retro Machina has some things going for it. You'll play from an isometric view, moving through areas, breaking up objects for loot, getting into an occasional tussle, and then either destroying or taking control of enemy robots in order to progress. At times the puzzles can be a little tricky because of the view, with occasional issues with objects being obscured, but at least the approach is novel. Expect some left/right brain challenges in the mix as well, as you'll need to keep both yourself and the robot you're controlling moving at once, sometimes needing to avoid some peril somewhere as well. I'd say the game's biggest weakness, in general, is the combat, which feels a bit stilted and disappointing as you dodge and counter a bit sloppily. An odd choice was also tying your health to the robots you control, making the potential fun of taking one over and then mowing down the other enemies less workable, which feels like a missed opportunity for mischief. It's a reasonably good experience, it just can't quite cross over into the territory of greatness in my eyes.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/05/mini-reviews-may-14th-edition-nintendo.html    … Full Review »
  2. Felipevet
    May 29, 2021
    9
    Jogo excelente, visualmente bonito e com ótima exploração, com puzzle criativos e adorei as mecânicas de manipulação de diferentes robôs.Jogo excelente, visualmente bonito e com ótima exploração, com puzzle criativos e adorei as mecânicas de manipulação de diferentes robôs.

    Excellent game, visually beautiful and with great exploration, with creative puzzles and I loved the manipulation mechanics of different robots.    … Full Review »