Defunct

by Freshly Squeezed, SOEDESCO

The Developer Says...

Defunct is an indie adventure game with a focus on flow, speed and an engaging world. You are a broken robot that accidentally falls out of a giant cargo ship onto a post-human Earth, now inhabited by robots. You have to get back to your ship before it’s too late!

Players Like...

❤ Controlling the Broken Robot

Players control a broken robot equipped with a "Gravitize" engine, which creates a separate gravity field around the robot. This allows players to accelerate downhill, cling to walls and ceilings, and maintain incredible speed through the levels. Balancing the Gravitize engine is crucial, as it will slow the robot down when used going uphill.

❤ Achieving Breakneck Velocity

The movement mechanics provide an exhilarating sense of speed and fluidity. As players master the controls, they can chain together momentum-building maneuvers, such as using gravity to propel the robot through the air and sticking to surfaces to maintain velocity. The level design perfectly complements this fast-paced, momentum-driven gameplay, with downhill sections, jumps, and alternate routes that encourage players to find the quickest paths.

❤ Platforming Challenges and Exploration

While speed is the primary focus, the game also incorporates platforming elements that add depth and challenge. Players must make precise jumps, time their Gravitize usage, and navigate tricky obstacles. The semi-open levels feature multiple paths and hidden areas to discover, incentivizing exploration and experimentation as players search for the fastest routes and uncover collectibles.

❤ Mastering the Leaderboards

The game's short campaign length is offset by a strong emphasis on replayability and speed optimization. The Time Trial mode allows players to compete for the fastest completion times on each level, leading to a highly rewarding and addictive gameplay loop. Mastering the movement mechanics and finding the optimal paths through levels becomes the primary objective for many players, with the community actively sharing speedrunning strategies and competing for the top spots on the leaderboards.

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