Look, let's be honest, Machinarium earned plenty of praise for its clever puzzles and distinct atmosphere, and now it is finally making a proper comeback.

The Czech game developer Amanita Design announced Machinarium 2 on August 9 during the Triple-i Initiative showcase. This marks the first official sequel in 17 years since the original release, with Josef and Berta teaming up for a brand new adventure.

The gameplay sticks to the same point-and-click adventure formula as before. You will need to investigate objects and the surrounding environment on screen, solving various puzzles to push the narrative forward. The signature storytelling style of the series remains intact too, relying entirely on character actions and animations instead of spoken dialogue or heavy exposition.

The watercolour-style characters and backgrounds make a welcome return as well. The graphics continue the visual identity of the original work by meticulously rendering details such as rust on metallic surfaces and the intricate inner workings of machinery.

The currently announced platform is PC, with official support for Korean. Specific release dates and details regarding other platforms have not been revealed just yet. Adieu, mate.