Game overview and setting
Gateways places you in the chaotic workshop of an eccentric inventor named Ed after one of his experiments goes disastrously wrong. Players guide Ed through a series of puzzle-filled stages, escaping hazards and solving environmental challenges to restore order to the lab.
Platforming challenges and hazards
The game combines classic platforming with inventive level design. Typical obstacles include:
- Traversing platforms that shift, rotate, or disappear underfoot
- Watching for deadly floor traps and blade-like spikes
- Using enemies as stepping stones when timing allows
Portal tools and evolving mechanics
A core twist is the inclusion of gateway guns that let you open portals on suitable surfaces. As you progress, new variants of these devices become available, each adding a fresh gameplay layer. Unlockable abilities and mechanics you’ll encounter:
- Gravity manipulation that flips or alters pull in sections
- Time-warping effects that let you interact with past or future states
- Reflective tools for redirecting beams and lasers
- A handheld light source for exploring darkened rooms
Exploration, upgrades, and replay value
The levels form a wide, interconnected map packed with hidden rooms, collectibles, and upgrades. Finding power-ups and new gadgets expands Ed’s toolkit, changing how you approach puzzles and increasing the title’s replayability. The combination of portal-based puzzles, environmental gadgets, and branching routes creates a dynamic experience for fans of action-platformers.
Technical
- Mac
- Full