Cloud Escape

- One single stage that mostly involves jumping on small platforms. There are a handful of traps, like saws and fire, but you only encounter them in the first part of the stage. The second part is all platforming that is actually a child’s play compared to the first half. - Short; If you've ever played a platformer, you'll finish it in 30 minutes. You can also try the hardcore with the same layout, but now you need to collect coins and not die more than once per checkpoint, otherwise you'll have to start from the beginning. - The stage doesn’t look diverse at all. There are rocks all around you and a sea of clouds below. The rest are just random objects that give the game a castle or pirate look. - Floaty controls and oddly shaped platforms that throw you off does not transform into great gameplay. - Exploring is rewarded with random and cheap deaths. Using an exploding parrot (which doesn't kill you) to reach the mountain? Dead as soon as you touch the mountain. Jumping on the seemingly harmless beach? Dead as soon as you jump on it. Getting on the top of the castle tower? Jump on the top and you're dead. - Overpriced; it belongs in the 1$ range when you consider the lack of content.

I first encounter Cloud Escpae on YouTube and watch it progress from beginning to release. The developer created an, in my opinon, fun and entertaining Devlog that even I someone not related to game development could follow. After completing the "Normal Mode" of the game and giving the "Hard Mode" a good amount of tries I can post my review. Cloud Escape is a fun and challenging Plattformer. The gameplay feels sharp and clicky. Discovering secrets and exploring the map makes the game even more interesting. The artstyle is very pretty and is kept throughout the whole game. The difficulty is perfect. "Normal Mode" provides a challenge and gives you the opportunity to learn the movement and map so you can prove/challenge yourself in "Hard Mode". I am glad I gave this Indie project a go and tried it. It's a fun game to just pick up and play. Can only reccomend the title and can't wait for future updates or projects by this developer.