Primordia (2012) · Tastebuds

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Point-and-click Puzzle Role-playing (RPG)Adventure Indie Science fiction post-apocalyptic robots steam achievements time limit multiple endings dialogue trees easter egg steam greenlight explosion single-player only countdown timerLinux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch

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Classical in form, plot-driven, unpretentious and contemplative.

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LadiesGamers.comElena Kua Mar 2022
I couldn’t recommend this game more. Definitely check out Primordia if you like point-and-clicks, post-apocalyptic settings, or philosophical themes. What it may lack in visual appeal, it makes up for twice over in writing. Lead voice actors Logan Cunningham (Hades and other Supergiant games) and Abe Goldfarb really bring it all to life. The characters, conversations, and well-developed themes were a delight. I enjoyed the puzzles and was thankful for a great hint system. Lastly, the Switch port is excellent.
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Cubed3Renan FontesJun 20229/10
Time has been kind to Primordia with the past decade only highlighting just how unique, surreal, and grippingly atmospheric Wormwood Studios' inaugural title actually was and still is. While playing a point-and-click with a controller will never be as fluid as using a mouse and keyboard, the control scheme translates relatively well to Nintendo Switch and the ability to quickly check everything that can be interacted with on-screen all but removes the need for random examination. Wormwood's storytelling in particular deserves praise for blending surreal lore and a horrific premise together into an engaging narrative with multiple endings. Every bit of world-building just makes the plot richer and better contextualises gameplay. Wadjet Eye Games have done point-and-click fans a favour by porting Primordia over to Switch. Don't miss out on one of the genre's highest highs.
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GameWatcherChris CapelDec 20128.5/10
Only a few clunky systems, a couple of irritating puzzles, and a brief playing time let the game down, and none should put you off buying. Between this and Machinarium it seems post-apocalyptic adventures in robot civilisations are a safe bet for excellent puzzling. Well done WadjetEye, that's another great adventure game to add to your ever-expanding catalogue.
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PC GamerFeb 201355/100
Primordia starts abruptly and ends just as suddenly, and the good story that were teased with doesnt quite ever get told.
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IGNNathan MeunierJan 20136.8/10
Cool art and charming robotic banter can't quite save Primordia from obtuse puzzles and a story that doesn't click.
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