While not quite being perfect, there's a lot to like in this stylish steampunk cyber crime "caper". It's hard from the beginning but allows you to proceed through a level or heist at your own pace. A masterclass in game mechanics development, you'll never get stuck on a level unable to go further as the same level won't be seen twice. You can give up and walk away at any time if you don't have the skills (either your own or your character's!) to complete a level but even if (and when) you die the frustration only lasts a few moments as you're presented with a new and different heist to attempt. It loses a star for slightly erratic jump timing that can be frustrating at times as you need pinpoint accuracy there and for lack of basic mouse support in the menus. It's pretty much a sandbox with how you approach your heists as you have to choose and buy every skill in order to get the most return. Some will make your life easier, others give more money with which to buy more skills, the approach is up to you. Sometimes, especially early on you won't have the skills or tools to complete a heist, but that just drives your next unlock/purchase decision.
Hands down one of the most memorable, beautiful and finely crafted games I've ever played. Fun, absorbing and difficult to put down, this platformer rekindled my childhood memories for the genre but as retro as it seems it's done from a totally new angle. It features a wide range of puzzles from simple jumping to collect cubes to devilishly difficult decryption. The average gamer should easily be able to reach the first ending while the second playthrough gets tougher.
