The Makeshifter

No updates in nearly a year. Considered abandoned.

Welcome to my review of Mr Makeshifter! [b]In A Nutshell:[/b] [b]Pros:[/b] -Cute Retro-style Graphics. -High Replay Value. -Randomly Generated Levels. -Your Decisions Influence Your Gameplay. -Simple Crafting System. -Completely Controller Friendly. [b]Cons:[/b] -You NEED a controller for this one, even with keyboard support. Seriously, I’m not kidding! -Not Much Storyline (If that’s your thing!). -Better Checkpoint/Save system would be awesome. [b]Full Review:[/b] Mr Makeshifter is a controller-dependent platformer that combines Sci-Fi elements with randomly generated levels for a unique experience each time you boot it up. It utilizes a very basic crafting system (or non-crafting, as described in the Steam description) to let you make new supplies for your adventures, like adding springs to a stick for some Pogo action; you can also make food, find and hatch eggs, and fling rocks at trap doors and wall-mounted levers. The graphics are fun if simple, with 2D shadows and surprisingly bright, intricate level designs for such a low-key game. I love having the added bonus of consequences for my actions, and some determination of my ending with those choices, especially paired with random levels – the replay value is really high with Mr Makeshifter. There isn’t much storyline to speak of, just some fun dialog here and there and a minor Sci-Fi rich narrative, but honestly it’s the action that makes this title fun; you’re jump around, leaping onto chains, dodging flying objects, and making items to get past obstacles. [b]In Conclusion: 6/10[/b] I’d like to see a nifty checkpoint system in place, and implanting a co-op mode could be especially chaotic and fun, but the action here, plus the puzzles and the variety in levels really makes this an enjoyable, fast-paced little adventure. [i]This review is part of the Steamified Community Review program. For similar reviews and fantastic giveaways please visithttp://www.steamified.com/.[/i]