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MechaNika was created by the brilliant minds of Mango Protocol and was originally released 11/7 on PS4, Xbox, Switch, Steam, and Mobile. Trust me when I say this little gem is massively underrated, so if you haven't yet played it go now and let me know what you think.

Psychotic’s MechaNika is a great self-contained follow-up to Agatha Knife, this time focussing on the brilliant-minded Nika instead of the blood-thirsty Agatha. Despite it’s short playing time, at around one to three hours depending on knowledge and skill-level, the price has been set accordingly and the game is overflowing with humour, parodies, references, and crazy narrative. The game may look cartoony and like it’s meant for children – but don’t fall for this – the game is just as dark as Agatha Knife at times and it meant to be played by adults and not little kids – think South Park and Family Guy concepts.

MechaNika is a great game, and I definitively had a good time with it. I also preferred the character of Nika over Agatha, and the game as a whole since the main objective is less polarizing. I also liked how the game was built with 12 different objectives that feel like they can be attained in any order. Also, this game is offered at a great price of only $5.99, while offering a Platinum trophy for trophy hunters.

MechaNika is definitely a quality game. The love and care put into it are obvious. There is a lot to like about the game. I appreciate the risks it took and its commitment to its unique style. The environment and characters are well-designed and memorable. However, its style is so strong that it won't be everyone's cup of tea. For most people, it will be a love-it-or-hate-it kind of experience. That makes it impossible for me to recommend it unequivocally. However, if you are looking for a unique point and click adventure that revels in black humor and nerdy pop culture, MechaNika is a game you'll want to try. I greatly enjoyed my time with the game, even though it was not always a comfortable experience.

If you enjoy point and click adventures with a few puzzles here and there, this fulfills those ‘needs’. But, with a playthrough that lasts the duration of the average Marvel film, I felt a little disappointed. I will be interested in playing future stories in the Psychotic Universe but would prefer the option to play all of the stories in one go.