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Is Smelted Kin worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Metroidvania fans who want nonlinear exploration alongside shooter combat
- Players who enjoy searching for secret areas in science-fiction settings
- Action-adventure players who want robot battles, platforming, and tactical encounters
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who want a linear route may hit a wall when progress requires exploring nonlinear areas and searching the surroundings.
- Players seeking combat-free stretches may find the recurring robot battles a poor fit.
- Players looking for multiplayer shooting should choose a different game.
Our take on Smelted Kin
Players who want clearly signposted, linear progress may bounce off when the route through the research station depends on exploring nonlinear areas and searching the surroundings. The same point may frustrate anyone who prefers moving through levels without looking for secrets.
What is Smelted Kin?
Explore a planetary research station through nonlinear levels filled with robots, mechanical creatures, and secret areas.
This 2D science-fiction shooter combines platforming and metroidvania elements. Battles with robots are a constant part of the journey, while progress through many areas requires finding suitable tactics and examining the surroundings carefully. A humanoid robot accompanies the adventure, and a drone assists in combat throughout the game. The story follows an attempt to discover why the research complex fell into decay and to find a way out. The journey also leads to a living inhabitant of the planet. One robot can be transformed into a vehicle for use during the final journey.
How Smelted Kin plays
- 01Nonlinear station levels
- The research complex contains large areas with distinct designs, mechanical creatures, and hidden sections.
- 02Combat drone
- A drone accompanies the player and provides assistance during battles throughout the game.
- 03Robot vehicle
- A robot can be transformed into a vehicle for the final journey.
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Smelted Kin: platforms & release
Is Smelted Kin worth it?
It is worth it if: metroidvania fans who want nonlinear exploration alongside shooter combat. Skip it if: players who want a linear route may hit a wall when progress requires exploring nonlinear areas and searching the surroundings.
Where can I download Smelted Kin?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Smelted Kin's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Smelted Kin on?
Windows and Linux.
