A dynamic platformer blended with a 2D physics-based machine simulator
Take the wheel of a quirky off-road vehicle featuring a compact cabin. This machine boasts a three-axle motor drive, a vertical spring mechanism, a compact turbojet engine, and a heavy rotating mace as its primary weapon. It also includes a confined trunk with several slots for storing weapons and supplies.
Master the agile machine to battle enemy creatures, smash objects, balance on moving platforms, and collect guns and items.
Key game features and mechanics:
✔ In-game object interactions are powered by a robust 2D physics engine.
✔ Nearly all dynamic objects can be destroyed (broken platforms are regenerated).
✔ Your vehicle's health decreases upon taking hits, falling from heights, or being crushed by objects.
✔ Every control action (except trunk use) consumes a certain amount of fuel.
✔ Wheel motor torque, jump force, turbo thrust, and gunfire intensity vary over time.
✔ Your machine can acquire temporary positive and negative abilities.
✔ Restore health, fuel, time, and switch weapons on the fly.
✔ Skill is required to handle the vehicle and stay balanced on moving platforms.
✔ Objects stuck in the wheels? It's a "controllable bug"—just use the mace.
Two game modes available:
1. CAMPAIGN
You're dispatched to a distant, unnamed planet to prove your driving skills and your vehicle's reliability. Smash boxes, find keys, and locate the exit door to complete each level and advance. Use your machine's agility and your wits to succeed.
Recommended for seasoned players.
Campaign features and mechanics:
✔ Heavily reliant on in-game gold transactions.
✔ Pay gold to play a level and earn gold as a reward upon completion.
✔ Purchase weapons and supplies (health, fuel, time, boosts) from the store before each level.
✔ Sell excess trunk weapons and items via the store.
✔ Earn gold in the "Catch Gold" mini-game.
✔ You may run out of gold with no way to earn more—if so, start a NEW campaign.
✔ Some randomness is involved, so a bit of luck helps.
✔ Game progress saves automatically (no manual saving or loading).
(P.S. This campaign is designed as a throwback challenge reminiscent of "old school games.")
2. SANDBOX
Spawn available game objects from the factory (using the on-screen button) almost anywhere on the map. Build structures, add enemies, grab weapons, and start battles—experiment as you please!
Simply have fun!
Sandbox features and mechanics:
✔ Open the factory, select an object, and tap where you want to spawn it.
✔ Enable "OverSpawn" in Options to spawn objects even inside static ground (may cause minor physics glitches).
✔ Pick a color in the factory to assign enemy factions.
✔ Pan and zoom the camera.
✔ Toggle the "F" button to enable/disable camera follow.
✔ Toggle the "P" button off to disable factory functions.
✔ Customize the factory window: move, resize, adjust opacity.
Deft Machine is a unique, challenging 2D platformer with unconventional mechanics and realistic physics, offering a fresh and memorable gaming experience!
Enjoy the game!
