“Mashina” A Robo-Filled Adventure with Stop-Motion Charm Launches on Kickstarter

by E-G January 23, 2025

Talha and Jack Co, the creators of Judero, released their new game Mashina just five months after its predecessor. Despite their speedy production, they have launched a crowdfunder for Mashina, a robo-filled adventure set in a stop-motion world where players can dig, build, discover, and mend. One might wonder if they even had time to enjoy a well-deserved break and indulge in some custard creams. However, considering their commitment to building model robots, their custard cream consumption might have been limited. Nevertheless, a trailer showcasing the game’s robots has been released.

“Mashina” A Robo-Filled Adventure with Stop-Motion Charm Launches on Kickstarter

– Talha and Jack Co have released a crowdfunder for their new game called Mashina, just five months after their previous release, Judero.
– Mashina is a robo-stuffed adventure game set in a chill, stop-motion world where players can dig, build, discover, and mend.
– The game features traditional stop motion capture with digital techniques and pays tribute to Gamecube-era soundtracks.
– Steam features include excavating rare minerals, building helpful machines, finding robot pals and treasures, meeting locals, and decorating surroundings.
– The Kickstarter campaign is close to reaching its £12,000 goal with about 3 weeks remaining.
– Backers who pledge £500 can receive their own robot, although the author humorously suggests alternative uses for the money.

The game, as described in a pristine digital press release, revolves around “positive verbs” such as ‘build’, ‘nurture’, ‘discover’, ‘mend’, and ‘bomb’. It combines traditional stop-motion capture techniques with digital methods and features an incredible soundtrack reminiscent of Gamecube-era soundtracks, utilizing the same synth as Metroid Prime. The press release refers to the music as “warm and crunchy digital baths,” which is a phrase that brings immense joy. For those interested, a track from the game’s soundtrack is available to listen to.

Mashina offers several enticing features on Steam. Players can embark on excavation missions to uncover rare minerals, build useful machines to aid in their digging endeavors, encounter robot companions, discover treasures and trinkets, interact with locals to receive missions, and even decorate their surroundings. It’s a world full of adventure and creativity.

The Kickstarter campaign for Mashina is already close to reaching its goal of £12,000, with approximately three weeks remaining. For those with a spare £500, there is an opportunity to acquire their very own robot. These robots are undoubtedly delightful, but personally, I believe I could achieve a similar level of contentment by drawing a face on a dustbin lid and using the remaining funds to indulge in chips, Ric Flair action figures, and a couple of utility bills. Nonetheless, the robots are undoubtedly impressive.