Blocks That Matter

May 12, 2011 Swing Swing Submarine Swing Swing Submarine
Platform Puzzle Indie
Linux PC Mac X360
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When indie game developers Alexey and Markus are in trouble, their only hope comes from their creation.

You are the Tetrobot: a tiny robot that can drill blocks of matter one by one, collect them, and recycle them into new pieces of 4 blocks. You also have the possibility to destroy lines of 8+ blocks in a very «retro russian» game style. Sand, wood, stone, obsidian, iron, diamond: each matter has its specific behaviour you'll have to use wisely and take advantage of them. So get ready to use your brain and combine your platforming and puzzle-solving skills in this incredible mashup!
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Release Date May 12, 2011
Developer Swing Swing Submarine
Publisher Swing Swing Submarine
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Comedy
Blocks That Matter

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