OmegaBot is an motion platformer from solo developer Simon Carny. It options run-and-gun gameplay and platforming perils set in a colourful robot-infested world. Let’s discover out what triggers it.

The story includes a post-apocalyptic world the place people have changed into androids. A quick introduction to this world, the place a courageous little robotic named OmegaBot units out to avoid wasting humanity, welcomes us. Ah, the irony.

The gameplay contains typical style tropes resembling harmful potholes, shifting platforms, and damaging objects like spikes. There are lots of comparable video games in the marketplace, however OmegaBot manages to mix a couple of neat points that make it really feel like a brand new homage fairly than “one other platform recreation”.

For instance, your gun comes with a restricted cost, regardless that it has limitless ammunition. In different phrases, an power bar that depletes as you shoot highlights how a lot cost is left. It refills robotically, however meaning you may’t simply stand there and shoot wildly; You may need to take advantage of your weapon so you aren’t getting stranded. When your power is totally drained, you might be susceptible for a couple of seconds whereas absolutely recharging.

You may also improve your weapon with a brand new unlockable firearm on the finish of every degree. These units supply new choices resembling extra firepower on the expense of a decrease price, however you may simply swap between them at your leisure. Different gameplay elements resembling double jumps, which could be unlocked, add to the expertise. You may also shoot downwards to “float” via bigger areas. This transfer labored very nicely, particularly after I bought used to it.

Different enhancements come by way of a floating fortress run by a human fugitive. Between ranges you may go to this protected haven to spice up your power, well being or robo-suit. These have the price of collectible objects scattered across the ranges, together with some particular hard-to-reach objects that add an additional incentive to replay. It’s kind of like amassing Star Cash at each Mario degree, though there is no official checkbox saying you have discovered all of them.

The graphics are clear with a colourful retro model that resembles a collaboration between Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog. It truly is smart when you think about that these video games even have plots influenced by robots. The characters and backgrounds use an efficient shaded blur approach, which additionally jogs my memory of Sonic’s authentic 16-bit adventures. Briefly, it appears nice. Many foreground parts could be destroyed, from grass and lamp posts to indicators and rubbish cans. It is a good contact that I exploit continually for some motive, regardless that it has no actual impression on the precise gameplay. Hey, it is the little issues that make life fascinating.

OmegaBot has just a few minor drawbacks. First, the textual content may have some love within the modifying half; evident typos and errors make for a much less flashy look. The opposite issue is the problem degree, which is ready fairly excessive by default. There is not any choice to set your desire, so leaping into the deep finish can deter informal gamers. Persistence labored in my case; After lastly getting previous the primary zone, I discovered the subsequent ranges much less tiring. If I hadn’t reviewed this title although, I might need left it earlier.

General, OmegaBot is a enjoyable platform recreation that serves as a powerful begin from this solo developer. The gameplay feels extra like a brand new homage than only a clone, with fascinating characters and superior retro graphics.