Underplayed Gems

Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler- (2015)

Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler- cover
Developer
Denneko Yuugi
Publisher
Sekai Project
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
3.9 of 5, 195 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a nostalgic, gently strategic JRPG with a story-heavy visual novel feel and a cute, retro presentation.

story richturn-basedanimefantasyatmosphericstrategiccuteretro

What players say

Players are split on Machina of the Planet Tree. Many praise the unique combo-based turn combat and charming pixel art, but just as many find the battles grow monotonous and the story and characters shallow. The game is short, around 7 to 10 hours, and reviewers note very little equipment customization.

Trailer

Screenshots

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