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On Rusty Trails is a fast-paced, illustrative 2D platformer that places you in the magnetic boots of Elvis, a triangular metal creature whose home has been flattened by a sudden storm. Set in a world defined by deep-seated prejudice between the “rusty” metal folk and the “hairy” blue creatures, Elvis must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting platforms and environmental hazards to find a new place to live.

The game’s standout mechanic is the “Shifty Suit,” which allows Elvis to instantly disguise himself as one of the hairy folk. This isn’t just for narrative flavor; the entire world reacts to your current identity. Platforms may only solidify for a specific form, and certain hazards like lava or waterfalls will be lethal to one suit while harmless to the other. Combined with the ability to walk on walls and ceilings via magnetic boots, On Rusty Trails becomes a high-speed logic puzzle where you must constantly switch forms mid-air to survive. With its dark, comic-book aesthetic and social commentary on tribalism, it delivers a challenging experience that rewards precision and lateral thinking.

Key Features

• Identity Shifting: Instantly swap between your red robot form and blue hairy suit.

• Reactive Environments: Platforms and traps activate or disappear based on your current look.

• Magnetic Movement: Walk on walls and ceilings to navigate complex 3D-space puzzles.

• Fast-Paced Action: Levels are designed for momentum and quick reflexes.

• Comic Book Art: Stunning hand-drawn panels and backgrounds by Black Pants Studio.

• Dystopian Narrative: A wordless story exploring themes of prejudice and misunderstanding.

• Six Diverse Worlds: Explore rusty suburbs, massive factories, and perishing cities.

• Industrial Soundtrack: A dark, melodic score that emphasizes the world’s metallic atmosphere.

• Speedrun Focused: Global leaderboards track the fastest times for every level.

• Precision Platforming: Tight, responsive controls designed for high-stakes maneuvers.

System Requirements

• OS: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (32 or 64-bit).

• Processor: CPU with SSE2 support (Core 2 Duo, Athlon X2 or newer).

• Memory: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

• Graphics: OpenGL 3.1 compatible (NVIDIA GeForce 8000 / AMD Radeon HD).

• DirectX: Version 9.0c.

• Storage: 2 GB available space.

• Sound Card: Windows compatible sound card.

• Input: Keyboard and Mouse (Xbox controller highly recommended).