teslagrad

Out of all the genres in the world of gaming, independent developers seem to have something of a fascination with platformers. It is perhaps simply due to the changing landscape of video games that traditional 2D platform titles are no longer a priority of big publishers, leaving the door open for smaller developers to take advantage and release games for players looking for the challenge and distinctive gameplay that comes with them. The problem that faces these indie developers though is how to make their products stand out in a genre that has largely remained unchanged in some 30 years. That is something that Rain Games decided to tackle with Teslagrad, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-platformer, which released several years ago on PC but has just made its appearance on Xbox One. As you might have guessed from the name, it makes its mark with a rather unique use of electricity. This use of electricity is the underlying mechanic that is central to the entire game. Whether you are punching platforms