Magiko Gaming is at it again, and has shed new light on the cave dwelling platformer they have been working on for “about 7 or 8 months,” Platformines. This marks the fifth release from the studio, whose most recent title Platformance: Temple Death was not only punishingly difficult and charming, but well received on XBLIG. You can get a peek at our review here without having to brave the traps and dangerous environments yourself.
Configuring inputs, tweaking, adding a bit more content and a coat of polish are all that remain on the developer’s list. “A typical game will last around 10 hours,” Magicko states, and since the world is randomly generated, multiple playthroughs are encouraged, so that should add a bit of replay value as well.
The premise is simple enough: build a monstrous digging machine, RoboDIG, by collecting 9 parts scattered throughout the world, each of which is located in an area more difficult than the last. Along the way you’ll acquire new weapons, some sweet wigs, and a variety of clothing and accessories. Nudists will be excited to hear that pants are optional. Read more
