4 for the Money Demo

Fans of old school platformers for the NES will enjoy "4 the Money", but players of all skill and preference can find something to enjoy. The game plays like any other classic action platformer; you control a character and move towards the end of the level, hopping over obstacles. How you pass these obstacles is the focus of "4 the Money", as the game emphasizes cooperative play. The demo contains levels for both multiplayer and singleplayer groups, and cooperative play seems to be the primary focus. In "4 the Money", you can swap between characters at will. Different characters hold different abilities, like the double jumping yellow character or the swift and agile red character. Color plays a bigger role than simply visual, as your character color determines how you interact with the world. Characters can damage enemies that are the same color as them, and can also damage enemies that are close to their color on the "color wheel". For example, Red can harm orange and yellow enemies (in addition to red), but cannot harm blue, green, or purple enemies. This logic stays the same for obstacles, which are also color coded. What starts out as a simple idea becomes more complex over time, as you'll quickly find yourself needing to cooperate with your fellow teammates in order to finish each level. Players will have to work in tandem if they hope to complete the decidedly challenging levels. Solo players have a bit more work on their hands, having to switch characters on the fly. The game controls pretty well, and the sound design harkens back to the late 80's and early 90's appropriately. The pixel art style is functional but slightly low quality. However, since color plays such a large role in gameplay, the need for characters to stand out may inhibit the possibilities. If you're looking for a fun cooperative experience that will remind you of the golden age of video games, you should give "4 the Money" a try. Its difficulty may hold some players back, but for those who are skilled enough to surpass its obstacles, I'm sure you'll find an enjoyable experience.