Teslagrad

Teslagrad: 2D Puzzle-Platformer Game

A steampunk-inspired tower-based puzzle-platformer where players harness magnetism to explore, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets.

What is Teslagrad?

Teslagrad is an indie 2D puzzle-platformer video game developed and published by the Norwegian studio Rain Games. It was released in 2013 for Windows, Mac, Linux, Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and iOS.

The game is set in the fictional, steampunk-inspired Kingdom of Elektropia, specifically inside an ancient tower at the city's heart. Players take control of a young boy who finds himself chased by the King's guard into the tower. Inside, he discovers he has the ability to manipulate magnetic forces, which he must learn to harness in order to explore the tower, solve puzzles, and evade capture.

Teslagrad features hand-drawn visuals with a colorful, stylized art style. The gameplay focuses heavily on platforming and puzzle elements that make creative use of magnetism mechanics. Players must polarity to move magnetic blocks, platforms, and other objects in order to progress and access new areas.

The story is told primarily through visual imagery and has very minimal written or spoken dialog. Players slowly piece together the history of Elektropia and the mysteries surrounding the tower as they explore. The game features over 35 unique puzzle-filled levels along with a number of challenging boss battles.

Since its release, Teslagrad has received generally positive reviews for its innovative magnetism-based puzzles, stylish art direction, and immersive world-building. Reviewers praised the satisfying gameplay but noted the experience was rather short for hardcore puzzle/platformer fans. The game has developed a small but passionate cult following within the indie game community.

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