Recommended by Vee!

I don't know why but PS4 emulation of this game is rather buggy with some obvious graphical glitches in the hud and some really awful sound bugs later on. If you're going to play this game, definitely emulate it.

Nevertheless, this is EXACTLY what I mean when I talk about how the PS1 era was the best when it comes to experimentation. This is one of the first 3D platformers, even predating Mario 64, and the way this game does it is so fun! First person perspective + tank controls somehow works so well! And I love how the camera points down whenever you double jump, super helpful.

Aesthetics wise, this game is 10/10, easily. I love the way this game looks and sounds. Absolute peak PS1 surrealism, I adore it.

I was wondering while playing this "what if there was an alternate universe where this game became the norm rather than Mario 64?" Interesting thought, and I do actually prefer this game to Mario 64 in many ways. However, I do think it's for the best that Mario 64's control scheme took off.

Overall, excellent, excellent early PS1 classic that I'm so glad that I played through. It's short, like less than 2 hours short, so you really don't have an excuse! Go play this!!!

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023


2 Comments


1 year ago

mario 64 style controls are definitely what the industry was right for going with but i can not in good faith say i would rather play mario 64 than any of the 3 jumping flash games under any circumstances lol
i think im with you there, even though i really enjoy mario 64. this game is just too charming!