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Demon Turf
2021
A fun 3D platformer with a cute aesthetic. The way the player character Beebz controls is great for the most part & the level design is fun to explore with plenty of ways to cut corners. I love I could double jump & glide or jump, glide & then roll in the air for an extra boost. To me these are the strongest part of this game.
The extra power-ups you get are a hit or miss for me. The hook shot & rollout moves are really fun & is used a lot. On the other hand the bird form & time stop are pretty weak with the bird form being awkward to control that lead me to a few deaths. The enemy encounters & the boss fights are the weakest parts of the game with most enemies don't really have any health about are killed using spikes or pits. To get to the final boss you also have to do the majority of stages including the remix ones which doesn't lead to many freedom to explore like say the 3D Mario games. Still this game has a lot of content with the remix stages, collectables, Demon Tower side mode & the Neon Splash DLC.
The extra power-ups you get are a hit or miss for me. The hook shot & rollout moves are really fun & is used a lot. On the other hand the bird form & time stop are pretty weak with the bird form being awkward to control that lead me to a few deaths. The enemy encounters & the boss fights are the weakest parts of the game with most enemies don't really have any health about are killed using spikes or pits. To get to the final boss you also have to do the majority of stages including the remix ones which doesn't lead to many freedom to explore like say the 3D Mario games. Still this game has a lot of content with the remix stages, collectables, Demon Tower side mode & the Neon Splash DLC.
Undertale
2015
Pepper Grinder
2024
Pepper Grinder
2024
Indie platformer of incredible quality !
Concept is super cool and well-executed, but what strucks me the most is the impeccable level-design.
It's written here on this site that it's inspired by games like Donkey Kong Country. Not only is this very clearly visible while playing, but it's also really the same level of quality. The kind of stuff I expect from Nintendo platformers.
Controls can be hard to master tho.
Visuals and soundtrack are really pleasant, time-attack is a fun bonus to have a bit more to play in this unfortunately pretty short game. They could have done a bit more with stickers and collectibles imo
What I am really disappointed by tho is the last world. Levels are focused on action sequences, and they are fun as they are but it's not what I'm expecting as a final challenge for such a good platformer ...
Concept is super cool and well-executed, but what strucks me the most is the impeccable level-design.
It's written here on this site that it's inspired by games like Donkey Kong Country. Not only is this very clearly visible while playing, but it's also really the same level of quality. The kind of stuff I expect from Nintendo platformers.
Controls can be hard to master tho.
Visuals and soundtrack are really pleasant, time-attack is a fun bonus to have a bit more to play in this unfortunately pretty short game. They could have done a bit more with stickers and collectibles imo
What I am really disappointed by tho is the last world. Levels are focused on action sequences, and they are fun as they are but it's not what I'm expecting as a final challenge for such a good platformer ...
Pepper Grinder
2024
Phenomenal little title that combines the challenge of Celeste with the fluid game design and structure of DKC: Tropical Freeze. Every stage is unique and expands on the drill mechanic in a meaningful way. Only complaint is that it was too short (~2.5 hours), but that's only because I wish there was more! A super charming must play.
Pepper Grinder
2024
Hi-Fi Rush
2023
While I'm sad that this game will most likely never reach its fullest potential, what's already here is honestly fantastic
Phenomenal main cast of characters, fun and interesting mysteries, and a bunch of things both big and small that warm my Ace Attorney-obsessed heart
It may be rough around the edges, but it's also incredibly sincere, and its love for the series that inspired it is clear to see
I will protect Tyrion and Celeste with my life.
Phenomenal main cast of characters, fun and interesting mysteries, and a bunch of things both big and small that warm my Ace Attorney-obsessed heart
It may be rough around the edges, but it's also incredibly sincere, and its love for the series that inspired it is clear to see
I will protect Tyrion and Celeste with my life.
Corn Kidz 64
2023
I absolutely love the aesthetic and animations here, they’re so well done and ooze with charm. I’ve never seen a game nail the 64 aesthetic so well. The music as well is so good, they manage to make a song you’ll be hearing for basically 2 hours not annoying. Only bad thing I can say is that it directs you on what to do so badly that the dev had to make a Steam guide. But still, it’s so fun to get lost that I kinda don’t mind. NOT going for lvl 6 tho, you can’t make me.