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The Makeshifter

A platformer full of mutants and cyborgs, and whatever objects you can find along the way.

Release
August 21, 2015
11 years and 29 days ago
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About the Game

A retro platformer with optional minor puzzle elements, alternate routes, a few roaming boss fights, and a simple but powerful item-combining system.

Tools and combining

Tools are strewn across the levels, and can be activated to 'combine' them temporarily, or combined more permanently.

For example: with a pole, activate your spring as well to instantly have a pogo stick, then also activate a spike to have a pogo-drill that destroys terrain as you bounce.

Food
Food works in much the same way. For example: combine a leaf with meat for seasoned meats.


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