I'm really bummed that this wasn't the slam dunk experience I was hoping for. It lovingly emulates that SEGA console era feel with its charming visuals. It also has a stellar OST and at times the flow state like movement feels really great. I especially loved the goofiness of being chased by an army of penguin guards. It's a weird title that I did have fun with.
But the controls and stiffness of the character is just miserable at times. Most of the time I didn't feel like a failed jump or pitfall was my fault. It often felt like a complete accident when I pulled off something cool. It's a momentum based platformer that feels too eager in halting your momentum. I also ran into a surprising amount of bugs. Sure that will likely get patched later but that doesn't stop it from ruining my first playthrough impressions now.
It's the first real disappointment of 2024 for me and overall a mixed bag. I think it will end up being a guilty pleasure, but I can't recommend this one with any sort of confidence.
But the controls and stiffness of the character is just miserable at times. Most of the time I didn't feel like a failed jump or pitfall was my fault. It often felt like a complete accident when I pulled off something cool. It's a momentum based platformer that feels too eager in halting your momentum. I also ran into a surprising amount of bugs. Sure that will likely get patched later but that doesn't stop it from ruining my first playthrough impressions now.
It's the first real disappointment of 2024 for me and overall a mixed bag. I think it will end up being a guilty pleasure, but I can't recommend this one with any sort of confidence.