Clive 'N' Wrench

We chat to Rob Wass about his brand-new platformer which is inspired by the 3D classics of yesteryear

Sometimes you just have to wait until things are ready and that’s exactly why Rob Wass has spent over ten years developing Clive ‘N’ Wrench. The retro-inspired 3D platformer is hotly anticipated by fans that have followed the project and we speak to Rob about his experience getting it ready for release.

How did your journey to create a classic 3D platformer start?
3D platformers have always been my favourite genre, but back in 2011, it seemed that the genre was dead. I figured I couldn’t be alone in that feeling and made a YouTube video discussing this. The response was positive and sparked a thought process within me. I felt that if nobody else is doing it then maybe I could. By the time I actually finished, over a decade later, the genre had already been resurrected, but at least in one way, I was ahead of that curve.

Why has it taken so long for Clive ‘N’ Wrench to be released?
When I started, I didn’t think I’d see it through to completion, it was just an experiment and a challenge to see what I could do. I’ve worked with several freelance coders and voice actors over the years, but the lion’s share of the work has all been on my shoulders. Once I did start taking it more seriously, I had a day job and less free time. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been running a Patreon which, when combined with my own savings, allowed me to quit my job and work on Clive ‘N’ Wrench full time.