Metropolis

About

Metropolis is a 1988 platformer where you play as Moonboots, a lunar explorer stuck on a strange planet. Navigate side-scrolling screens by jumping, dodging enemies, and collecting energy to keep moving. Solve puzzles by carrying objects that let you shift into different characters, each with their own skills to unlock new paths. The goal is to find fuel for your ship and escape back to the moon. The game stands out for its character-switching mechanic, letting you access areas based on items collected. Though ancient by today’s standards, its blend of exploration and resource management feels distinct for its time. Played on PC and retro systems like the C64, it’s a relic of early platformer experimentation.