July 10, 2025 – Play as a robotic version of yourself and uncover the mystery of what happened to you by navigating through a futuristic facility and synchronizing your new body with your uploaded mind.
After more than two years in development, award-winning web developer Martin Gauer launches his first title under the 2nd Law Games label — released as a boxed ModRetro Chromatic cartridge, complete with manual, and fully compatible with the Game Boy Color.
Physical copies are available now for $39.99 USD via ModRetro:
https://modretro.com/products/self-simulated
Watch the official trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEwfx5vhYXM
Official website of the game:
https://selfsimulated.com
Free demo:
https://2ndlawgames.itch.io/selfsimulated
Features:
Fast-Paced precision Platforming: Navigate through challenging levels with precise control mechanics.
Intriguing Storyline: Unravel the mystery of your existence as a mind-mapped robot with no memory of your past.
Instant Reboot: Quick retries minimize frustration, keeping the gameplay engaging and dynamic.
Accessibility Options: Customize the game's difficulty with features like triple jumps, glitch immunity, and auto-stomping.
Tips System: Enable in-game tips for additional guidance through tougher levels.
100+ Handcrafted Levels: Bite-sized challenges perfect for pick-up-and-play sessions.
Speedrun Mode: Race against the in-game timer in a streamlined run without story interruptions.
Hardcore Mode & Insane Mode: Unlock the hardcore or insane mode which will reset the run and throw you into the main menu as soon as you get hit. Hardcore mode lets you save progress, so you can put the game away between runs, insane does not.
Achievements System: Unlock unique achievements for milestones like completing the game in various modes, discovering secrets or finding hidden rooms.
Progress Tracking: Monitor synchronization status, in-game time and reboot count to track your journey.
Perfect for short play sessions – Each level is compact and auto-saves upon completion, making the game ideal for quick breaks.
About 2nd Law Games:
Based in Germany, 2nd Law Games was founded by Martin Gauer. He first ventured into making GB Studio games with a playable portfolio on his personal website, which won several design awards. With a broad range of interests, Martin continuously adds new skills to his repertoire. Born in the late 80s, his first gaming console was the original Game Boy DMG-01, fostering a nostalgic romance with everything related to it.
Media & Additional Information:
For press or media inquiries and interview requests, please get in touch:
ModRetro: walter@modretro.com
2nd Law Games: martin@2ndlawgames.com