Machine Yearning

Machine Yearning is a word and memory game where you create your own language and test your ability to remember it.

Premise: You're a human masquerading as a robot to land a job meant only for mechanical minds. Your challenge? Solve captchas like never before—by inventing definitions on the fly! But remember: consistency is key, as you'll need to recall your invented words to prove your robotic authenticity.

Accolades: Proud winner of the Ludum Dare game jam's "#1 Most Fun" and "#1 Most Innovative" out of nearly 2000 entries!

Game Modes: Dive into three thrilling modes:

* Campaign: Follow the story, from simple beginnings to complex linguistic challenges.
* Timed: Race against the clock for high scores.
* Endless: Keep playing and see how far your memory can take you!

Features:

* Cute, Retro-Style Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in charming visuals that transport you to a playful digital world.
* Unlockables Galore: Earn stylish hats, helpful power-ups, and delightful themes as you advance.
* Mind-Sharpening Fun: This game not only tests your memory but also enhances your cognitive skills.
* Free to Play: Jump right in—no ads, no in-app purchases, no junkware, and no annoying push notifications.
* All Hats Free: Every stylish hat is now completely free to unlock—no purchases required!
* Challenge Yourself: Starting easy, the game intensifies as you progress, perfect for fans of language, word, memory, and puzzle games.

Step into the world of "Machine Yearning," where your mind's agility and creativity meet endless fun and challenges. Ready to prove you're the smartest "robot" around? Download now and let the games begin!

Special thanks to Wildan Rahmat R for the logo, powerup, and hat designs.
Special thanks to Bella, Mikeo, Derek Hunten, Henry Kravitz, Tom Newcomb, Rishabh Sharma, Evan Brisita, and the dozens of other testers for testing the game!

Fonts used: early gameboy, pixel operator, retro computer, dogica, pressstart2p, and aseprite (https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite/blob/fea3f5fceeab027ee3f5402272b94569c7a0daa9/data/fonts/LICENSE.txt).