Now these are the Keen games I truly love, being this was the first game I tried out. The graphics from Keen Dreams coupled with Keen's classic arsenal makes for a perfect experience. The platforming in these games, and this one in particular feel more precise than in the previous trilogy. While I did find those games fun, it was hard sometimes to dodge projectiles. Here, you have the freedom of movement that wasn't possible the time the original was created. The addition of the "impossible pogo-jump" along with ledge grabbing is a game-changer for the platforming genre. Something that the Mario franchise didn't do until Mario 64, 5 years later. I can't wait to revisit Keen 5, which is my favorite of the entire franchise.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024


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