[Update: Greenlit] Stuck In Greenlight Limbo: ‘RobotSplit’

July 10th, 2015 Wraithkal Feature

This time the spotlight will be shining on RobotSplit, a puzzler that takes place in… robot hell! Oh man. What better reason to help it escape the cold emptiness of Greenlight limbo?

RobotSplit is a retro-inspired puzzle/platformer made in a modern way. You play as Stix the Robot as he has to explore planet Örf and the depths below. Will you overcome the challenges of Robot Hell or accept defeat?

Needless to say, Stix isn’t like most robots, as he can split into multiple pieces, enabling him to access otherwise out-of-reach areas, maybe even flick a switch or two along the way. Hardly the most original mechanic for a puzzler, sure, but the execution seems to be spot-on, and really, isn’t that what matters most? That and the art style of course, which, while lovely, is definitely not what I’ve come to expect from robot hell. Where’s the lava, all the furnaces, robot slaves, etc.? Right… Anyway, hell is for other robots, and here’s to RobotSplit providing plenty of fun brainteasers, come launch!

So riddle me this, dear reader: why is RobotSplit still struggling to get through Greenlight? It ain’t out yet but should be at some point. For now, how about visiting its Greenlight page and handing over a ‘yes’, if you like what you see? Remember, your vote matters!

Wraithkal

Whenever a big AAA title claims it'll "innovate with groundbreaking features", it usually turns out to be an absolute snorefest - one which simply mimics other games (poorly). This is where my interest in indie games comes from: pick a random title from a pile of indie games and chances are you’ll hit something downright unique and different, often for well less than $60 too.