For those looking for some Robotron-like action using a modern game engine, try Mutant Storm. A total of 89 levels of 3D arenas to fight through. Well, not really 3D arenas. All action is taking place on a 2D plane like Robotron, just that the POV changes as you move. The game uses the Torque engine, which was the base for Tribes 2.

Mutant Storm is over two years old, so some of you may have already heard of it. I have been playing Mutant Storm since January of this year, and still fire it up if I want some quick arcade action.

You can use a mouse and keyboard, but that just doesn’t cut it. I recommend a dual stick game pad. I use a Saitek P2500. This way you will get an experience closer to playing Robotron.

Game is available at Garage Games, and at Pom Pom Games. Yes, it is a multi-platform game. But if you go the linux route, make darn sure that your game pad has linux drivers.