Battery Golem

Some of the most interesting game ideas often come from indie developers, as they can just let their imaginations go wild and not worry about what their publisher might think. While it is difficult to come up with truly original concepts, you can always bring something new to the table if you put your mind to it.

Battery Golem is a charming little game that lets you control an adorable golem who uses his electricity powers to overcome the various obstacles he comes across during his travels. It is quite short, but enjoyable nonetheless.

The main character concept is certainly original, as our plant-covered hero carries a battery with him wherever he goes, which serves to power his abilities and help him overcome certain challenges.

The controls are quite simple, and tips are provided to help new players. Aside from moving around, the character can even jump a little bit, though it’s clear he wasn’t a basketball star in his hometown. Jumping seems a little awkward at times, though, and it may take a few tries to get over some obstacles.

The battery-powered golem is difficult enough to explain, so don’t get me started on the game world. It is certainly beautiful, with flowers, waterways and strange creatures; some items, such as matchboxes and leaves, give you a better sense of its small scale.

The puzzles aren’t at all frustrating, and you will need to use both your abilities and surrounding objects to advance. Nothing too spectacular, but the challenges are quite enjoyable.

Overall, I was quite impressed with Battery Golem, as it presents you with an imaginative, original game world and a cute main character that you can’t help but adore. Pretty much anyone can enjoy this relaxing game, even small children.

The biggest problem with Battery Golem is that it can be completed in only around 20 minutes. It would be great for our battery-powered protagonist to have some more places to explore, so I hope more content will be added in the future.