Otto Matic (Mac)

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Product Details

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• ASIN: B00005TSKN
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: December 14, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,558 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Otto Matic is the ultimate action adventure game from Pangea Software, the creators of Bugdom, Cro-Mag Rally and Nanosaur.

Otto Matic's gameplay and visual style is inspired by 1930's and 1950's sci-fi movies. As a sci-fi intergallactic robot named Otto Matic, you must go from planet to planet battling aliens and prevent the humans from being abducted, using cool gadgets and special abilities.

Otto Matic is loaded with brilliant visuals and dazzling special effects which give the game a unique look which is truly out of this world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Retro scifi game, January 26, 2002

By 

David Beach (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Otto Matic (Mac) (CD-ROM)

I really enjoyed this game. I love all those old 50s scifi movies and this game has many references and homages to them.

It's not one of the current brand of complex, story-driven first-person games you see so much now, and that was very refreshing to me. I like those games too, but it's nice to have a change. There are no cinematic cut scenes, no in-depth character development, just good, straightforward fun like the old video games of the 80s. In that respect it's nostalgic on 2 fronts: 1, 50s scifi; 2, classic arcade games. However, the graphics are top-notch by today's standards, with great character design and effects.

The gameplay is very simple but diverse, just explore, jump, shoot. But don't let the demo of the first level fool you, there are many changes in gameplay with each level providing a new challenge. One level is a freaky circus cloud city level that reminded me of the Twilight Zone. Each area is separated from the next and you have to use different methods to get between them like getting shot out of a human cannonball canon, or riding a rocket sled. The only negative is that it's not a long game, only 10 levels, but there is a lot of fun, varied gameplay packed into those levels so it's still worth it.

Anyway, if you're looking for a different, fun, colorful game for your mac that is not violent, I definitely recommend Otto Matic.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Hit, February 16, 2002

By 

Victoria Shaw (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Otto Matic (Mac) (CD-ROM)

This is far from the first great game from Pangea Software, developers of cro-mag rally, bugdom, nanasour and if your a long time user like me power pete (recently remaned Mighty Mike). In this game your an 'otto matic' (hints the name) from the inter-galatic police sent to many planets, the first being Earth, to rescue the inhabitants. I think it's a great game, especially if you're a fan of any of the previously mentioned titles. My advice. Buy it, if you're still unsure go to apple's website and download the demo, it only inculdes the first level and you can't save games, but it will give you a feel for the program. Just don't go in the water and watch out for those killer tomatoes...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love this game!!!, January 30, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Otto Matic (Mac) (CD-ROM)

I love this game! My grandpa got it for me and I love it! It's a little hard to play at first, but, after awhile with practice, you get the hang of it. This game is very imaginative and has some really funny spots, like when the evil tomatoes fall into slices when they are shot. Like I said, it takes practice to get good at this game, but it's worth it!! I really recommend this.