Team17 to publish magnetic platformer Super Magbot for PC in 2021
A 2D platformer where you can't jump.Team17 will publish Astral Pixel-developed magnetic platformer Super Magbot for PC via Steam in 2021, the company announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
The system of Magnetia is in great peril as an evil villain tears through the galaxy. It’s all down to one robot explorer to save the day—Super Magbot!
Armed with the power to control both positive and negative magnetic polarities, Super Magbot must navigate through a myriad of hardcore platforming environments and save his home planet of Mag Tek.
Key Features
- Use Magnetic Force to Attract – Use the power of magnetic attraction to pull yourself towards platforms and across perilous pitfalls.
- Use Magnetic Force to Repel – Magbots are very heavy and can’t jump! Use to power of magnetic repulsion to boost you through the air!
- Collect Bonus Energy – Collect tough to reach additional energy for additional challenge!
Watch a trailer below.
Update 10:40 a.m.: While the initial version of this article mentioned a Switch version, Team17 has updated its news post to remove mention of a Switch version, and a representative has told Gematsu that the game is currently only in development for PC.