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

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How it feels

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

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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.

Screenshots

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