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Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Retro Machina is a single-player action game and exploration with elements of RPG, set in a retro-futuristic universe. The game shows the journey of a little robot unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.
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Contemplative, unpretentious, nostalgic and plot-driven.
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Video ChumsA.J. MaciejewskiMay 20214/5 starsAs a game that has a little of everything, I highly recommend Retro Machina to anyone with an appreciation for unique indie games.
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Rapid Reviews UKAlex LaybourneJul 20214/5 starsWho doesn’t love a good dystopian sci-fi affair? Growing up reading stories like 1984, The Handmaid’s Tale, Brave New World, even stories like The Road or some of the more recent tales written by smaller name authors. I fell in love with the genre and write in it to this day.
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COGconnectedMark SteighnerMay 202170/100With its unique, effective art design and plethora of satisfying puzzles, Retro Machina has many of the ingredients of a memorable and rewarding game. It’s unfortunate that combat and some key control mechanics discolor what could be a vibrant experience. Thematically, Retro Machina doesn’t cover new ground but the way it approaches puzzles and story makes sense and feels consistent with the world it has created. As an early game from a new studio, Retro Machina is an auspicious, if flawed, debut.
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Screen RantJacob ZerankoMay 20213/5 starsRetro Machina is made to explore, not to fight.
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KeenGamerDakota GordonMay 20216/10As the sole unit of robots capable of independent thought, you must uncover the fate of the human race's disappearance. Retro Machina embodies similar sci-fi narratives that others have tread in the past. With a mix of isometric goodness and strong visual detail, it hopes to immerse the player as much as entertain them.
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