Deft Machine

Combination of Dynamic Platformer and 2D Physics Machine Simulator

Drive a quirky off-road vehicle with a compact cabin, featuring three-axle motor drive, a vertical spring mechanism, a small turbo jet engine, and a heavy rotational mace as its primary weapon. A limited trunk provides storage for weaponry and supplies. Control this nimble machine, battling enemy creatures, smashing objects, balancing on dynamic platforms, and collecting guns and items.

Game Features and Mechanics:

• Gameplay heavily utilizes a 2D physics engine for object interactions.
• Most dynamic objects are destructible (broken platforms regenerate).
• Vehicle health decreases from impacts, falls, and collisions.
• All controls (except trunk access) consume fuel.
• Motor torque, jump force, turbo thrust, and gunfire are time-dependent.
• The vehicle can gain temporary positive and negative abilities.
• Health, fuel, time, and weapons can be switched on the fly.
• Skill is required to control the vehicle and navigate moving platforms.
• Objects stuck in the wheels are manageable – use the mace!

Game Modes:

1. Campaign: Sent to a distant planet, you face tests of vehicle stability and driving skill. Break boxes, find keys to unlock exit doors, and progress through levels. Requires skill and strategy. Recommended for experienced players.

   Campaign Features and Mechanics:

   • Relies heavily on in-game gold transactions.
   • Gold is required to play levels and awarded upon completion.
   • Buy weapons and supplies (health, fuel, time, boosts) in the store before levels.
   • Sell excess items in the store.
   • Earn gold in a "Catch Gold" mini-game.
   • Running out of gold necessitates a new campaign.
   • Incorporates elements of randomness.
   • Progress is automatically saved. (No manual save/load.)
   • Designed as a challenging experience reminiscent of classic games.

2. Sandbox: Spawn game objects from the in-game factory (bottom screen button) anywhere on the map. Build structures, add enemies, acquire weapons, and engage in battles. Experiment freely!

   Sandbox Features and Mechanics:

   • Open factory to select and spawn objects.
   • "OverSpawn" option allows spawning within static ground (may cause unusual behavior).
   • Choose enemy factions via color selection.
   • Pan and zoom the camera.
   • "F" button toggles camera following.
   • "P" button disables factory functions.
   • Manipulate the factory window: move, resize, adjust opacity.

Deft Machine is a challenging 2D platformer with unique mechanics and a robust physics engine, offering a fresh gaming experience. Enjoy!

What's New in Version 1.2.6

Last updated on Aug 3, 2024

Bug fixes.