ROBOGRID

OVERVIEW

The Objective

You are a simple robot running on a depleting power supply. In this turn-based puzzle game, your goal is to manage a chaotic grid of resources to gather 100 Energy Units and power the exit to the next level.

Every move counts. You lose 1 energy per turn, and the board fills with new pieces every other turn. If you can't keep your intake higher than your consumption, it’s game over.

Key Features

• Turn-Based Strategy: Plan your route to maximize merges and minimize travel time.
• Resource Management: Balance the immediate need for power against the long-term need to keep the board clean of trash.
• Endless Progression: Gather 100 units to clear the level and see how deep into the facility you can travel.

CONTROLS

The game is designed to be played using a combination of keyboard and mouse controls.

KEYBOARD - MOVEMENT

W	Move Pieces UP
A	Move Pieces LEFT
S	Move Pieces DOWN
D	Move Pieces RIGHT

KEYBOARD - ACTIONS

SPACE

Skip Turn (take no move)

MOUSE - MOVEMENT

LEFT-CLICK

Toggle Movement Blocker

GAME LOOP

The Cycle of Power

Success depends on managing the lifetime of the components on the board. You cannot simply pick up energy; you must manufacture it.

• Combine: Merge an Empty Battery with an Energy piece to create a Loaded Battery.
• Collect: Moving onto a Loaded Battery grants you +5 Energy.
• Time Management: All pieces have a limited lifespan. You must act before they expire.

The Threat of Entropy

Inefficiency creates obstacles. If you fail to manage the lifecycles of your pieces, the board will turn against you:

• Dead Batteries (Trash): If an Empty Battery expires before you charge it, it dies. Dead batteries are Trash. They block movement and provide zero energy. You must waste valuable turns cleaning them up to clear the path.
• Degradation: If you take too long to collect a Loaded Battery, it loses its charge and reverts back to an Empty Battery, forcing you to start the process over.
• Decay: Unused Energy pieces simply vanish into thin air if not captured quickly.

DEV-TEAM & CREDITS

The core dev-team consists of the following creatives...

Salin Sami - Project Lead

• Design & Leadership
  • Project Management & Version Control
  • Gameplay Concept & Mechanics
• 3D Art & VFX
  • Environment Assets (Blender)
  • Particle Effects (Niagara)
• Development
  • Lead Programmer (Unreal Engine)
  • Build Management
• Audio & Video
  • Music Production & SFX
  • Gameplay Trailer

Vuorinen Matias - Composer

• Soundtrack
  • Soundtrack - Main Menu
  • Soundtrack - Level Background Music

Niskanen Panu - Composer

• Soundtrack
  • Soundtrack - Level Background Music