Honestly one of the most underrated PS3 exclusives out there with how little people talk about this game, and man that's a huge shame considering what this game offers.
Mechanically, there are some things that could've been better (and, if you're trying to go for a Platinum, some of the trophies are really bullshit and involve either a guide or lots of trial and error) but it oozes so much charm and style that it honestly makes up for it. While very much a "style over substance" game in terms of how intricate the platforming is (or isn't in this case), this game's general aesthetic sucked me in enough that I kind of don't care that the gameplay is merely "okay" while the game's atmosphere, soundtrack, and character acting does most of the heavy lifting.
I don't know what made the PS3 such a target for charming craft-y games with British narrators but honestly I couldn't get enough of it. Sometimes a game can just be a very cool art project with the gameplay mainly being used to string the extravagant set-pieces together.
Mechanically, there are some things that could've been better (and, if you're trying to go for a Platinum, some of the trophies are really bullshit and involve either a guide or lots of trial and error) but it oozes so much charm and style that it honestly makes up for it. While very much a "style over substance" game in terms of how intricate the platforming is (or isn't in this case), this game's general aesthetic sucked me in enough that I kind of don't care that the gameplay is merely "okay" while the game's atmosphere, soundtrack, and character acting does most of the heavy lifting.
I don't know what made the PS3 such a target for charming craft-y games with British narrators but honestly I couldn't get enough of it. Sometimes a game can just be a very cool art project with the gameplay mainly being used to string the extravagant set-pieces together.