This unique 2D platformer blends dynamic gameplay with a realistic 2D physics engine. You pilot a quirky, three-axle off-road vehicle boasting a springy suspension, turbo jet, and a powerful rotating mace as its primary weapon. The vehicle features limited storage for weapons and supplies.

Your mission: Navigate challenging levels, battling enemies, destroying obstacles, and balancing on moving platforms while collecting weapons and power-ups.

Core Gameplay Mechanics:

✔ Physics-based interactions govern all object interactions. ✔ Most dynamic elements are destructible (broken platforms regenerate). ✔ Vehicle health depletes from impacts, falls, and collisions. ✔ Fuel consumption is tied to most actions (excluding trunk access). ✔ Motor torque, jump height, turbo boost, and firing rate are time-dependent. ✔ Temporal abilities (positive and negative) affect gameplay. ✔ On-the-fly health, fuel, time, and weapon switching. ✔ Mastering vehicle control and platforming is crucial. ✔ Wheels can get stuck; use the mace to clear them.

Game Modes:

1. Campaign Mode (Experienced Players):

Embark on a challenging interplanetary mission testing vehicle stability and driver skill. Solve puzzles, collect keys to open exits, and progress through levels. Success hinges on skill and strategy.

✔ Gold-based economy: Pay gold to play levels and earn gold as rewards. ✔ In-game store: Purchase weapons, health, fuel, and power-ups. ✔ Sell excess items. ✔ "Catch Gold" minigame. ✔ Risk of running out of gold, forcing a new campaign start. ✔ Randomness and luck play a role. ✔ Auto-save; no manual saving/loading. (Old-school challenge!)

2. Sandbox Mode (Freeform Fun):

Spawn objects from the in-game factory and build your own scenarios. Construct structures, add enemies, choose factions, and engage in battles.

✔ Factory interface: Spawn objects by selecting them and tapping the desired location. ✔ "OverSpawn" option: Spawn objects within the ground (potential for unusual behavior). ✔ Faction selection: Choose enemy colors. ✔ Camera controls: Pan, zoom. ✔ Camera follow toggle ("F" button). ✔ Factory toggle ("P" button). ✔ Factory window manipulation: Move, resize, adjust opacity.

Deft Machine offers a unique and challenging 2D platforming experience thanks to its unusual mechanics and robust physics engine.