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Mantle

Alert! It’s time to rise to the occasion. Every nut and bolt is fitted. Every high-tech gadget is primed. Step forth, Mantle, and become the greatest superhero robot ever…hopefully. Face off against good and evil and discover who the true villain of your story is.

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September 17, 2025
319 days ago
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About the Game

Mantle is a 2D first-person narrative superhero simulation game with turn-based puzzle-like combat. Face off against a wide host of heroes and villains! Witness headlines in the news that respond to your actions as a superhero robot in a proud and egotistical world.

Behold, as the pressure and expectations of being a hero...

Can lead to a place no one ever expected.

        

  • Minigames that dictate the power of your high-tech gadgetry and skills to defend yourself

  • Careful decision-making in turn-based strategy combat – Kill, or Capture? Mercy, or Safety?

  • Interact with a desktop to drive the game’s story through news outlets and emails

  • Colorful, interactable comic-book sequences

Hybric Energy, a source of energy whose origin is unknown to the masses. Its incredibly versatility has led to the rapid development and prosperity of the city, Amourtia. A proud city that celebrates its heroes and sneers at its villains.


That is not to say that Amourtia lives “above the clouds.” Every day, there are those who seek to prove themselves as one of the great. It is a city of dreams and ego. Opportunities can come from anywhere for those with ambition. But sometimes, the pressure of always winning can be too much.

Become the Superhero Robot

As Mantle, you control all the machinery. You decide the best course of action, and you manipulate your gadgetry to achieve the desired outcome. Experience a plethora of minigame-challenges through various gadgets that rely on your skill in order to do what needs to be done. Are you up to the task?

Experience the Hero's Dilemma: Where do you stand?