Even when the last remnants of a futuristic humanity have withered and faded, it stands to reason the sentient robotic drones left in our wake would face similar problems. Limited physical resources. Dwindling energy supplies. Crime and corruption. Shadowy rulers. Indeed, Primordia has the makings of an intriguing story. The robo-centric cyberpunk tale packs an undeniably strong creative spark full of gritty personality and intentionally low-res charm. But like the melancholy, broken world it's set in, this journey has its rough spots that hamper your progress.
As the original Star Wars amply proved, the desert is not a friendly place for a droid. When the power core from their dilapidated ship is stolen by a burly laser-toting bot, the game's two robotic protagonists find themselves eager to restore power and get back to their gig as wasteland scavengers. Only a speedy fix just isn't in the cards for Horatio Nullbuilt V5 and his floating sidekick Crispin, and their reluctance to embark on a grand adventure sets a shaky tone for the sometimes dull, frequently dense puzzle grind ahead. The single-mindedness of Horatio's pursuit to recover the power core and get home also makes it hard to connect with or care much about later plot developments that unfold in the bustling city of Metropol where the latter half of the game takes place.
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