Magnetic By Nature

Good fun, if lacking in story and having a few porting issues.

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Magnetic By Nature explores platforming without platforms. Experience a fast-paced, single-player adventure mixing fluid motion, split-second decision making, stylized machine-age visuals, and a dynamic soundscape. As the last remaining robot, journey through the forgotten ruins to reactivate your friends. Successfully funded on Kickstarter and winner of both the Best Developed Game and Audience C…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting cartoon artwork theme and unique gameplay mechanics that enhance the platforming experience.
It offers a fun traversal mechanic that layers on additional challenges, making it engaging for players who enjoy mastering controls.
Highly recommended for fans of platformers and puzzles, with a charming appeal for both children and adults.

The game is primarily designed as a children's puzzle platformer, which may not appeal to all players.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as the game being too zoomed in or not starting up on certain systems.
It lacks a strong narrative, which may leave some players wanting more depth in the story.

gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
Magnetic by Nature features a charming cartoon art style and a unique gameplay mechanic that enhances its platforming experience. Initially simple, the game progressively introduces new mechanics across stages, challenging players to master the controls and navigate effectively.
- “A lovely little platformer with a fun traversal mechanic.”
- “Magnetic by nature has an interesting cartoon artwork theme and a different gameplay mechanic that made me want to give it a try.”
- “It seemed simple at first, but each set of stages layers on additional mechanics that will test your mastery of the little robot.”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Magnetic by Nature" feature an engaging cartoon artwork style that enhances its unique gameplay mechanics, making it visually appealing and intriguing for players.
- “Magnetic by nature has an interesting cartoon artwork theme and a different gameplay mechanic that made me want to give it a try.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story is considered enjoyable but is criticized for being underdeveloped, and there are some technical issues related to its porting.
- “Good fun, but it lacks a compelling story and has a few porting issues.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “I found the story to be predictable and lacking depth.”