Guacamelee for my limited playtime is very by the numbers when it comes to upgrade distribution, storytelling (you are literally trying to rescue a princess after collecting a magic "weapon" from a stone), but with the main twist being a 2D melee spectacle-fighter combat system and the setting.

Unfortunately, the setting consists of traits I am tired of or don't resonate with. I grew up in a desert, there is plenty of Hispanic/Mexican cultural representation in my city that it isn't novel to me, and I don't care for wrestling or luchador culture. If any of that interests you, this game will be phenomenal, for me... I am just gonna move on.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024


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