Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Indie, Puzzle
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Stabyourself.net
- Publishers: Stabyourself.net
Ortho Robot: A Unique and Challenging Puzzle Game
Released in 2011, Ortho Robot is an open source game by Maurice Guegen, with level design help from Sašo. It’s a perspective-based puzzle game that literally bridges the gap between 2D and 3D games.
Gameplay
The goal of Ortho Robot is to reach the ending green block in each level. To do this, you must flatten the view to move across gaps. You can do this by pressing the spacebar or by clicking on the screen.
The game is played from a first-person perspective. You can move your robot left, right, up, and down. You can also jump and warp to different locations in the level.
There are a total of 50 levels in Ortho Robot. The levels become increasingly difficult as you progress. Some levels require you to collect all of the coins in order to progress. Other levels require you to perfect your time, steps, and number of warps.
Graphics
Ortho Robot has a unique and minimalist art style. The game is rendered in 2D, but the backgrounds are 3D. This creates a sense of depth and immersion.
The game’s color palette is also very limited. This helps to create a sense of focus and concentration.
Sound
The sound effects in Ortho Robot are simple and effective. The music is ambient and atmospheric. It helps to create a sense of tension and suspense.
Controls
The controls in Ortho Robot are simple and easy to learn. You can move your robot with the arrow keys or the WASD keys. You can jump with the spacebar. You can warp to different locations in the level by clicking on the screen.
Challenge
Ortho Robot is a challenging game. The levels become increasingly difficult as you progress. Some levels require you to think outside the box in order to solve them.
The game also has a number of hidden challenges. For example, you can try to collect all of the coins in each level. You can also try to perfect your time, steps, and number of warps.
Replayability
Ortho Robot has a lot of replayability. There are 50 levels to complete, and each level can be played multiple times. You can try to improve your time, steps, and number of warps on each level. You can also try to collect all of the coins in each level.
Conclusion
Ortho Robot is a unique and challenging puzzle game that is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end. The game’s simple controls and minimalist art style make it easy to learn, but the challenging levels will keep you coming back for more.
Tips for Playing Ortho Robot
- Take your time and plan your moves carefully.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment with different ways to solve each level.
- If you get stuck, try to look at the level from a different perspective.
- Don’t give up! The levels may be challenging, but they are all possible to solve.
Additional Information
- Ortho Robot is available for free on PC, Mac, and Linux.
- The game has been praised for its unique gameplay, minimalist art style, and challenging levels.
- Ortho Robot has been featured in a number of gaming publications, including Rock, Paper, Shotgun and Kotaku.
Review Score
8.5/10
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