Magic and Machines

Magic and Machines is a retro fantasy RPG about a world in decline. You explore new areas, solve puzzles, find legendary items and fight in turn-based battles. Its simplified progression and equipment systems keep strategic choices manageable, and the game is designed to work in short sessions or longer stretches.

Story

A small accident in a quiet town sets off a chain of events. Years later, monsters roam the world, it is slowly eroding, and the Sacred Stones are disappearing one by one. Two childhood friends leave town to search for a missing colony, but as they meet a colorful cast of characters, they discover a larger crisis. You form a party of three from six characters, uncover secrets and hidden bosses, find legendary items, and fight your foes.

Battles and exploration

The turn-based battle system has an Overload mechanic. After you use a move twice, you can supercharge it: attacks become stronger, effects last one turn longer, and healing can exceed your maximum health. You choose whether to spend Overload as soon as it is available or save it for later.

In the overworld, some characters use elemental abilities to alter the terrain. Their powers help you reach new areas and solve puzzles that can unlock secret buffs.

The characters

Choose from six party members, each with a distinct elemental focus:

• Blaer: a well-rounded fire adept.
• Zmrzlina: an ice mage with strong magic.
• Alda: a water mage with the strongest healing.
• Toka: an earth adept who bolsters defenses.
• Mphepo: an air adept and the fastest character.
• Dian: a plasma mage focused on offense.