This game takes inspiration from modern MSX Metroidvania like Ghost / Minighost (which is clearly the most direct inspiration for it) and the old Konami productions like The Maze of Galious. Lester is Knifegrinder’s first release for the Commodore 64.
Game background:
6th June 2182, Mars
The Space Station Factory orbiting the planet is undergoing an unprecedented mutiny.
The main computer of the space station UNSS ASAMI has gone rogue during decommissioning and gained control of the guardian droids.
After winning a short battle with the UN army dislocated on Mars, the rebellious mainframe is now pointing the station towards earth with its load of uncontained radioactive material.
You are the android L-3573-R, the first of a new generation of guardian droids independent from a central AI. Given your strengths, you are the only hope to stop this threat and figure out what happened to the station.
Game features:
- An entire space station to explore
- 60+ rooms full of Metroidvania action
- An upgradable weapon, special powers, map and inventory
- 11 tracks OST
- THEC64 (Maxi and mini) compatibility
Download:
https://knifegrinder.itch.io/lester
