FREE Physics-Based Giant Sandworm Action Roguelike!! | Let's Try Iron Mandate

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A steampunk roguelike with a unique fighting mechanic. Master the piloting of giant mechanical worms, lay waste to all that stand in your way and reclaim your rightful place on the throne.
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[@emerickgibson7441]

Thanks for playing my game and for the feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Removing death by falling is a tricky question. It does take you by surprise the first time it happens for sure but I think it's useful to create increasingly difficult levels towards the end. We'll see what other players say!

[@Kraus-]

The edge thing definitely works to provide a challenge.

[@XoLiTlz]

Instant move to the next room at border is very annoying. Because you do not receive loot or upgrades when it occurs.

[@rafaelsueyro7825]

Looks really cool!!!

[@CharlesCom-bd2qb]

You could add a new currency that act like a special life that can only saves you from falling. Then you can fiddle the difficulty around by giving more or less of the currency, could even do some kind of tricky platforming rooms the confident players with lives could try.

[@kyrab7914]

I definitely feel like if you know, it's not AS unpleasant a feeling

[@so0meone]

I was not expecting to see "Steampunk Effing Worms Roguelike" today, but this looks awesome

[@gigatonwatch]

I haven't even started the video and I'm sold.

[@ClandestineMerkaba]

This could have a pretty damn neat PVP "duel" mode.

[@dmarsub]

The main challenge i see is that you would need to motivate players to leave the ground with pickups heals or buffs. It works vs A.i. becaue they will never just hide.

[@so0meone]

It has local PvP, that's what Versus is

[@so0meone]

@@dmarsub The ground being fully destructible takes care of that. You can't just hide because your opponent can destroy your cover.

[@ra1nyran]

@@so0meone It's still an issue of "who can break through all the ground first," so maybe what Beans said would be best, or maybe give a damage bonus if you don't hide much or something

[@brunhin2]

I think the ground destruction is integral to the physics based gameplay (hence the launching yourself into space), and why you die if you fall off the map. It looked like you bounced off the edge while underground though, you would have to try but I would guess you can't run off the edge and die by accident if you hit it while digging

[@RadleyBO0]

I think a cool way to do the sound effects would be to make muffled sounds when you’re underground and more bombastic sounds when you’re out of the ground. Maybe even something like wind or weather sounds whenever you’re in the air.

[@user-zr5yn7jw2j]

Reto is just a great youtuber, really stepped up my strategic game, and gave me some of my favourite games. Thanks!

[@TheRipdub]

Movement needs momentum like Ecco the Dolphin where you can build up speed.

[@andydataguy]

Had no idea what to expect. Such a fun idea! Will have to check this out 💜🙌🏾

[@agr0nianTV]

Very unique for sure and cool too! I would greatly enjoy a full series on this when it comes out 😁

[@Endocrom]

"Broke into the wrong _galldern_ wreckroom didn't ya!" -Burt Gummer

[@slicksleepy6622]

This is very fimiliar to the old flash games like effing worm

[@louisd1827]

LOL! "Effing Worms" anyone? loved that game back in the flash days lmao

[@the_fenix_3247]

I remember this type of games on flash, interesting to see another take on these

[@jackknight6559]

This would be so sick as a multiplayer vs game. Strategies to shoot players while staying as protected as possible yourself would be cool

[@leeuwengames315]

it took me 3 runs to understand that the circles on the enemies are weapon cooldown meanwhile this guy understands first try

[@terrybradford3727]

I like this game. The physics of the game makes sense to me. I think the falling part is good thing.

[@sonicx059]

The music and style reminds me of a game called Arrow of Time. It had a story and extremly fun weapon combinations.

[@Mr_Pringle593]

this would be a REALLY fun multiplayer game

[@Asmall722]

Awesome looking game. Please play more.

[@kyrab7914]

I do really like this concept and the gameplay, v unique, esp rn. I would say the falling part is unfortunate. Esp that you can do it on solid bottom looking maps, and you can destroy the map. And that you can't control yourself in the air, so there's not a lot you can do. It's sort of going "oh btw you can fail, and not have anything you can do about it." Ending on a positive note, I do also like our automaton friends, and the worms are indeed friend shaped

[@kulman2806]

love the look of this game

[@sirscooty2330]

This is just that death worm flash game from 20 years ago, but expanded and reskinned. I’m not mad about it, just thought I’d mention it.

[@zandervermeulen9489]

More please!

[@FunchShun40k]

I like the look of this game

[@binnieb173]

I would say that adding a segment early is just a bad idea as you are easier to hit and don't have strong enough weapons early to make it worth it. move speed builds could be fun since it is physics based.

[@mrhotbinjuice]

Ooooohhh I thought you said "Ironman Date"

[@rafaelnedel7344]

yay free game

[@TheNuclearGamerr]

Question. If we get it while it’s free will we own the game on its full release or is this like a demo? I’ve never seen a game marketed like that.

[@suakeli]

My disappointment was immeasurable and my day was ruined when I realized Ironman date isn't a Marvel dating simulator.

[@jbt-qu6lm]

I mean, no offense intended, but you fell off the edge a single time when you didn't expect it to kill you instantly. I don't think it'd necessarily be such an issue after it happened one single time and you learned to avoid it

[@codingidiot6754]

personally i find this game rage inducing

[@mrn1ghtfox]

My friend the desintegraition laser is a weird sentence..

[@hurktang]

9:43 "sniper".... melee sniper...

[@LucasSoaresy]

He was the projectile

[@swordcutter8257]

could you play Darkest Dungeon it looks interesting

[@razornz007]

Is roguelike game. Is no need to be salty on mic bc of death, makes for an awkward viewing experience. Otherwise, enjoyed the video and the game looks awesome

[@BearZA]

I think the sound is awol?

[@Retromation]

no, that is just how the game is, I mentioned it a ton in the video haha

[@phillipmitchell2254]

@@Retromation like you're in essentially a land sub

[@BearZA]

​@Retromation Literally the first time I watched there was no audio. No commentary or anything. Watched for a few minutes from the start and it was dead silence. But can hear 2nd time round. Far more pleasant this way haha

[@BearZA]

In case you see these again later Retro, love from South Africa bud. Always enjoy the vids and commentary. When I can hear them haha

[@bbittercoffee]

@@BearZA that's a youtube thing, next time, close the video and come back again.

[@detaart]

This just looks like flying turds lol. But it does look fun to play.

[@CalvinChikelue]

I didn’t want to be the one to say it but yeah lol Really cool gameplay but the models could be tweaked a bit 😄 Wishlisted anyway! I was actually thinking it should be more rectangular segmentation leaning toward train like rather than the semiorganic look the devs seemed to be going for.

[@talcorp9998]

You hurt me. There are buttons. You no press buttons. Buttons could do cool thing. Me want press buttons. Me now go play game because you no press buttons. Caveman brain is fixated on b u t t o n s

[@Retromation]

what are you talking about, I pressed the buttons

[@korayzorlu4432]

First