Prepare to defy gravity itself in Breaking Newton, an indie precision platformer that strips away the jump button and demands absolute mastery of your environment. Developed and published by Doncokepon Games, this title throws players into over 100 meticulously crafted levels, each presenting a unique gauntlet of deadly traps, lasers, and moving obstacles.
The core mechanic revolves around instant gravity shifts, allowing you to cling to ceilings, walls, or floors as needed to navigate the treacherous paths ahead.
Inspired by the challenging gameplay of titles like N+ and Super Meat Boy, Breaking Newton focuses on fast-paced action and instant respawns. This design philosophy ensures that frustration is minimized, allowing players to quickly learn from their mistakes and hone their reflexes.
The game features eight distinct worlds, each escalating in difficulty, and special unlockable scenarios like endurance modes to further test your skills. Obstacles are varied, ranging from static hazards to those that react to your gravity changes, demanding constant adaptation.
Players can choose between two control modes for gravity manipulation – a single button or a two-button setup – and can opt to play with either a keyboard or a controller, with full support for both.
Overview
Breaking Newton is a single-player, precision-focused 2D platformer where the absence of a jump button is compensated by the ability to instantly change gravity. Players must navigate over 100 levels across 8 worlds, overcoming a variety of environmental hazards by manipulating their orientation in space. The game emphasizes quick reflexes, fast-paced gameplay, and immediate restarts, drawing inspiration from classic precision platformers.
Highlights
- Features over 100 handcrafted levels spread across 8 increasingly difficult worlds.
- Offers two distinct control modes for gravity manipulation (1 or 2 buttons) and supports both keyboard and controller input.
- Developed and published by Doncokepon Games, this title provides a pure precision platforming experience with instant respawns.
Who It's For
This game is for players who relish a significant challenge and enjoy mastering intricate mechanics. Fans of precision platformers like Super Meat Boy or N+, who appreciate fast-paced action, quick restarts, and a focus on reflex-based gameplay, will find Breaking Newton particularly appealing. It's also suitable for those looking for a pure, linear action-adventure experience without complex RPG elements.
Game Info
- Developer: Doncokepon Games
- Publisher: Doncokepon Games
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
- Release Date: March 2, 2022
- Modes: Single-player
- Features: Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
