Duskfade

TLDR Version: Performance: amazing Story: amazing Platforming: exactly as advertised Combat: better than I expected Voice acting: needs improvement Length: as long as a PS2 game (could be longer) Longer Version: This game was amazing and exactly the roots we need to go back to. Video games need better platformers and this is a catalyst to inspire other creators to make games like this. The market is there and it is fruitful. The platforming was soooo smooth and it felt fun to run around and perform technical jumps. I loved the collectathon, upgrades, outfits, combat, and so on. If you are on the fence about this game but loved other platformers (such as Sly Cooper, Spyro, PacMan World games, Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter, and other classics) then you will not regret this game. Get it and enjoy. Here is what can be improved: Voice acting (my opinion): the characters were over dramatic and usually just yelled each other's names. I found this to be a bit embarrassing to play with family around the house. I thought the game shined and still told a great story without any voice acting at all! At a minimum I wish I had a toggle to turn the voices off. I do wish the game was longer, but I also understand that what was there was really great so this can be overlooked. I was not a fan of how many times I had to replay sections for 100%. I would get an upgrade, backtrack, get another upgrade, backtrack to that same spot again, then a 3rd upgrade and have to go back. I wanted to get all collectibles in one go or at least have one return visit. Not many. I want to thank the developers of this game for making me feel like a kid again. I hope this game is a massive success to show other companies that we want games like this. Even with my criticisms I say 10/10!