Retro Machina: Nucleonics

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Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as they solve intricate puzzles and begin unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Beautiful aesthetics and ambiance reminiscent of classic games like Fallout and Bioshock.
Smooth gameplay with enjoyable puzzle mechanics and a good mix of action.
Free to play with a solid story and engaging gameplay that shows potential for future content.

Combat controls are clunky and can feel unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
Some puzzles can be repetitive, lacking depth and variety in mechanics.
Minor bugs and issues with controller mapping can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intriguing mechanics, intuitive puzzles, and aesthetic appeal, while others criticize it for being repetitive, clunky, and unresponsive. Players appreciate the combination of art style and music, but many feel that the game lacks depth and innovation, often relying on simple mechanics that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, it offers a decent experience, particularly for a free-to-play title, but may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay.
- “Got through the demo — very intriguing setting and gameplay mechanics.”
- “Great soundtrack, stunning visuals, excellent aesthetic, decent animation, and very decent gameplay.”
- “It doesn't introduce anything brand new or overwhelming, but the whole combination of perfectly used art style, music, gameplay and a bit of challenge create a genuinely enjoyable experience.”
- “With its mediocre puzzles that are repetitive, this game's developer tries to disguise lack of story and content for repetition of game mechanics.”
- “The mechanics of this game are poorly thought up and again repetition is the thought for this when controlling the spider bot spawner; every five spider bots you destroy you get a heal and every fifteen you get a double heal.”
- “Gameplay in general is quite clunky and unresponsive.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals and excellent aesthetic, featuring beautifully drawn artwork that enhances the overall ambiance of the game. While the graphics do not introduce groundbreaking elements, their combination with the soundtrack and gameplay creates a genuinely enjoyable experience.
- “Love the aesthetics and ambiance.”
- “Great soundtrack, stunning visuals, excellent aesthetic, decent animation, and very decent gameplay.”
- “Art work is spectacular.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and overshadowed by repetitive gameplay mechanics, suggesting a lack of depth and content. However, some users appreciate the storyline, highlighting it as a strong point in an otherwise mediocre experience, particularly in the context of free-to-play games. Overall, the narrative seems to be inconsistent, with some players finding it engaging while others feel it is poorly integrated into the gameplay.
- “Very interesting storyline while playing; even we can use keys on both sides.”
- “This has to be one of the best 'free to play' games that have a great story and mechanics in its genre.”
- “With its mediocre puzzles that are repetitive, this game's developer tries to disguise the lack of story and content with repetition of game mechanics.”
- “Right from the start when I noticed it wasn't a point-and-click, I knew it would fall short of the story-related content.”
- “It's clear that when this was conceived, it started out with a story for a point-and-click, then someone said no, let's make it a platformer.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its great soundtrack and aesthetic appeal, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users find it overpowering and suggest adjusting the volume. Overall, the combination of music, visuals, and gameplay creates an enjoyable atmosphere, despite not introducing anything particularly innovative.
- “Nice soundtrack.”
- “Great soundtrack, stunning visuals, excellent aesthetic, decent animation, and very decent gameplay.”
- “It doesn't introduce anything brand new or overwhelming, but the whole combination of perfectly used art style, music, gameplay, and a bit of challenge create a genuinely enjoyable experience.”
- “The soundtrack is overpowering; turn it down by 50%, you're welcome!”
- “Eh... yeah... to the devs: focus on retro pixels and music, not retro controls and gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its humor, with users rating it highly at 9/10, indicating that it effectively delivers a funny and enjoyable experience.
- “A good and funny game, 9/10.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game cleverly incorporates jokes and puns into the gameplay.”