In 'Manual Mode', players step into the shoes of Max, a quirky inventor living in a retro-futuristic world where technology has hit a wall due to a massive digital blackout. Players navigate this analog universe filled with eccentric characters, hand-drawn maps, and bizarre inventions that rely on human ingenuity instead of screens and apps. The objective is to help Max restore power to the world, but first, they must gather unique parts and solve clever puzzles using only analog methods like gears, pulleys, and good ol’ elbow grease. Each interaction changes the narrative direction and unfolds a vibrant story layered with humor, whimsy, and touching moments about friendship and creativity.