Guacamelee! Gold Edition

I was immediately interested in the game after seeing the artwork and overall sense of silliness. It took me awhile to get around to it because while all those things are fun their impact tends to wear off after a time. 30 minutes in and you get used to something clever or good looking, and if there is no substance, well the experience is kind of over. The good news here is there is plenty of platforming substance under the covers. The mechanics are solid, easy to use, and responsive. Beyond the controls the makers were just as crafty with the level making as they were with the dialog, forcing you to use all your moves in creative ways to make it past some devilish situations that aren't impossible, but will make you work for it. It's just a really solid game that is basically perfect at what it is trying to be.

I think this was a very good purchase! Great modern graphics in an old-school type platformer. The difficulty level is sometimes high although overall intermediate, and some hidden levels make the duration longer. The jokes are good and also the spanish translation is awesome. In addition, the fighting is also fun :)

This game begins great. Five stars for the music. It's also great. However after a while the game becomes annoying. Progression was no longer fun for me. Repeating stages/fights again and again just to fail at the end of it and start over. It's not bad game. Maybe I'am not good at it.

The gameplay and mechanics are excellent but the developers filled it with dozens of meme references. Really, meme references? You had a unique story and atmosphere but you felt the need to pay homage to grumpy cat...

Long story short, I haven't been invested and enjoyed playing a metroidvania this much since Cave Story +. The setting and the mechanics steal the show here. The graphical style, the characters, the humour are all spot-on. The game is charming, funny and serious at the same time, and it is a pleasure to look at. I had some members of my family look at it and go "are you playing a cartoon or something?" (I remember enjoying the graphics this much when I played the first Shank.) Moreover, the story stays with you and sinks in after a little time. There are characters that I will definitely remember for a long time (I am looking at you Steve...I mean, Poncho.) Gameplay mechanics-wise, the game also delivers. Aside from the standard metroidvania properties, Guacamelee also features a brawling system that is easy to learn but hard to master. I don't agree with a review here that says the combat is frustrating. Yes, there are times when the enemies fill the screen, and you have to pay attention to the shields, but I solved everything by just calming down, and paying more attention to the challenges. I could go on and on about the small details that makes Guacamelee one of the games I enjoyed the most during my entire gaming life. Did I mention the alternate ending? Or the side quests, the secrets, and so on? I end this review with a wholehearted recommendation for everyone. Easily worth the price they are asking for it, and I can't wait what Drinkbox will deliver us next.