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side-scrolling video game
Lair of the Clockwork God
By Size Five Games, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- point-and-click adventure
- platformer
What it is
Lair of the Clockwork God is a single-player adventure and platform game from Size Five Games, released in 2020 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It switches between Ben, who solves point-and-click puzzles, and Dan, who runs and jumps through platforming sections. Ben can create upgrade items that help Dan jump higher, move faster, and use a gun; Dan can reach new areas that open further puzzles for Ben. Their shared goal is to stop multiple apocalypses by teaching an old computer about feelings. The game is a standalone entry in the Dan and Ben adventures, so its story does not rely on the plots of the earlier games. Steam lists achievements, Steam Cloud, and partial controller support alongside Family Sharing. Its Steam genres include Action, Adventure, Casual, and Indie.
What players like, and what they don't
- Alternates between puzzle-solving and platforming.
- Ben’s items upgrade Dan’s abilities.
- Standalone story for newcomers.
- Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Controller support is partial.
- Single-player only.
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy alternating between point-and-click puzzles and side-scrolling platforming. It can also work for newcomers to the Dan and Ben games, since this story stands alone.
Lair of the Clockwork God links two different play styles through Ben and Dan’s abilities. Its standalone story and three listed computer platforms make it accessible without earlier series knowledge.
