Deft Machine

[ttpp]Combination of dynamic platformer game and 2D physics machine simulator[yyxx]

You take the wheel of a quirky, off-road vehicle with a compact cabin, engineered for chaos and precision alike. This unique machine features a three-axle motor drive, a vertical spring mechanism, a compact turbo jet engine, and a heavy rotating mace—your primary weapon. It also includes a limited trunk with storage slots for weapons and supplies, making every decision about loadout a strategic one.

Master this agile mechanical beast as you battle hostile creatures, demolish obstacles, balance on dynamic moving platforms, and collect guns and power-ups mid-action.

Core Game Features & Mechanics:

✔ All object interactions are driven by a realistic 2D physics engine, creating responsive and dynamic gameplay.
✔ Nearly all movable objects are destructible—platforms break and regenerate to keep the action flowing.
✔ Vehicle health decreases when hit, crushed, overlapped by objects, or after falling from great heights.
✔ Fuel is consumed with every action except trunk management—plan your moves wisely.
✔ Wheel torque, jump force, turbo thrust, and gunfire are all time-dependent, requiring precise timing.
✔ Gain temporary positive or negative status effects that alter your capabilities.
✔ Restore health, refuel, switch weapons, or reset time—all in real time during gameplay.
✔ Skillful control is essential, especially when navigating moving platforms and complex terrain.
✔ Objects stuck in your wheels? That’s not a bug—it’s a feature. Just swing your mace to clear them!

Game Modes:

1. CAMPAIGN
You’ve been dispatched to a mysterious, unnamed planet to test both the vehicle’s durability and your skills as a pilot. Your mission: smash crates, locate keys, gather them, and find the hidden exit door to advance. Each level demands clever use of your machine’s abilities and sharp problem-solving.

Recommended for experienced players seeking a challenge.

Campaign Features & Mechanics:
✔ Progress revolves around in-game gold transactions.
✔ Pay gold to start a level; earn gold as a reward upon completion.
✔ Purchase weapons, health, fuel, time boosts, and other supplies from the store before each level.
✔ Sell unused weapons and items from your trunk to free up space and earn extra gold.
✔ Earn additional gold through the “Catch Gold” mini-game.
✔ Running out of gold with no way to earn more means starting a New Campaign.
✔ Success requires both skill and a bit of luck due to randomized elements.
✔ Progress is saved automatically—no manual save/load options.

(P.S. This mode is designed as a challenging, retro-style experience—think classic hardcore platformers.)

2. SANDBOX
Unleash your creativity in this open-ended playground. Spawn any available object from the factory (located at the bottom of the screen) anywhere on the map. Build structures, add enemies, grab weapons, and dive into combat—or just experiment and have fun.

Sandbox Features & Mechanics:
✔ Open the factory, select an object, and tap anywhere to spawn it.
✔ Enable the "OverSpawn" toggle in Options to place objects even inside solid ground (may cause rare non-physical behavior).
✔ Choose enemy factions by selecting color in the factory menu.
✔ Pan and zoom the camera in and out for better control and view.
✔ Toggle the "F" button to enable or disable camera follow mode.
✔ Disable the factory entirely by turning off the "P" button.
✔ Customize the factory window: move it, resize it, adjust opacity for comfort.

Deft Machine delivers a fresh, unconventional 2D platforming experience, blending tight vehicle controls with deep physics-based interactions. With its unique mechanics and dual gameplay modes, it offers something new for both hardcore platformer fans and creative experimenters.

Enjoy the ride!

What's New in Version 1.2.6

Last updated on Aug 3, 2024

• Bugs fixed