The Rat & The Machine

Devlog

• An Old Elevator
  November 18, 2024 by DirtyOnion

  Here's a quick look at one of the setpieces for Act 2, an old elevator. Act 2 has a lot of moments like these, short scenic sections to build tension/suspense. I plan on going back to Act 1 soon to ad... Continue reading
• Burning Sky (Wrapping up Act 2)
  November 11, 2024 by DirtyOnion

  Hey folks. Here's a cool new attack I just made. The Martyr's main gimmick is fire so most of its attacks revolve around that. Also I figured out how to record with sound (Mac makes it very complicate... Continue reading
• Urban Core
  November 06, 2024 by DirtyOnion

  In Act 2 The Victim finds itself in a massive industrial complex, somehow still running long after abandonment. The main game play elements here are turbines, which propel you upward if you glide over... Continue reading
• Introducing: The Victim
  October 27, 2024 by DirtyOnion

  The playable character for Act 2 is the Victim, a weak little bird. You might've seen it in previous posts, but I've yet to formally introduce it. The Victim cannot double jump like the rat, but it ca... Continue reading
• Found
  October 20, 2024 by DirtyOnion

  Showing off a new attack for the Martyr. Progress on Act 2 has been going well, I'm over halfway done with it. Sorry for the radio silence, been a bit busy as of late... Continue reading
• Beware the Storm
  September 21, 2024 by DirtyOnion

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  800 downloads! This game's gotten a lot more attention that I expected. The hypes mostly died down now since the game jam's a month old, but I'm still working on this thing. Here's some footage of the... Continue reading
• Spotted!
  September 08, 2024 by DirtyOnion

  Work on Act 2 is going smoothly. Here you can get a good look at the Martyr, the other robot hunting you. (try watching the video on youtube if it won't load)... Continue reading
• Something's burning...
  August 31, 2024 by DirtyOnion

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  Development of the second campaign has begun!... Continue reading

  
• Development will continue! What should I add?
  August 29, 2024 by DirtyOnion

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  This game has seen a lot more success than I'd ever imagine. Nearly 4,000 views and almost 400 downloads! (at the time of writing this) It's absolutely insane, thanks to everyone who played! With all... Continue reading