Developed by Tlön Industries and published by V Publishing, Kentum is a simulation game where the goal is to lead clones of the last surviving human to restore humanity. Many indie games sport a unique art style that take direct advantage of the unique talents of the developers, and Kentum is no different. Released yesterday, the title has 2D animation that makes it seem like a cartoon in many ways, giving life to the otherwise desolate wasteland that makes up the setting.
In Kentum, players will control Kent, who is the only human left alive after sleeping for 10,000 years according to the Steam store page. Although the hostile environment left after humanity was wiped out should leave him with almost no chance of survival, he is helped by the infinite number of clones that allow him to respawn after each death. His mission is tied to increasingly complex machines. The more he explores and crafts better equipment, the greater his chances of success become. The journey is made slightly less lonely by the talking robot companion that will instruct Kent on his task and play off of his dry sense of humor.
The game itself ties exploration in with crafting and farming elements in a 2D setting. Players will be prompted to farm materials to eventually build a base. Machines in said base are capable of automating some of that farming, allowing players to do it all over again. At the same time, Kent will explore what remains of Earth while avoiding hostile creatures. This exploration is made easier by the array of tools players will be able to attain throughout the course of a playthrough, including a hoverboard, hang glider, and grappling hook.
Exploration and automation are a classic combination in games, allowing players to satisfy two types of gameplay at once. With the world ended and nothing else to do, Kentum provides the perfect excuse to do both. It is available now on consoles and PC.