FORZA POLPO!

Wouldn’t recommend to anyone in the current state (v. 0.6*). Similarities to Jumping Flash are superficial only and misleading: art style (but not colour palette), first-person view platforming and a jumping robot. In core aspects and overall feel it’s more like anti-JF. Dreadful energy depleting mechanic kills any sense of curiosity and exploration – you are losing life energy by walking (!), jumping (!), shooting and floating. It is so limiting that you mostly have to learn the location of energy tanks and follow this path to just complete the level, free and tranquil exploration is pretty much out of question. Compare it to JF – tons of ways to traverse the stage, especially when you get better, you choose in which order to get carrots/muus, etc. Here if you choose “the wrong path” you may just stuck on some platform with no energy to jump back because there are no energy tanks there. Or you may lose energy while fighting and new tanks are too far away. It also has nothing to do with your skills because there is no way to foresee anything here – if you learn one stage, it won’t help you with the next, you are not getting better. There is only one life for each try to top that – each time you repeat all over again. And the worst thing is that the developer is very protective of this feature. Difficulty and “hardcore” keep being mentioned, but this mechanic has nothing to do with any of these, it’s just tedious. Movement is also nothing like the one in Jumping Flash – jumps are slow and floaty, it’s too easy to fall through something and off the stage, miss a jump or slide off. Once again this seems to be intended which is sad. Right now all stages look dull and the same, mostly due to common (and very limited) colour palette, I guess. The developer intents to improve on this one, though. Overall the game is too unpolished and feels like a prototype, mechanics and goals are poorly conveyed to the player. Those who haven’t played Jumping Flash will have even harder time, I guess. My recommendation: if you really are interested in this concept – wait for v.1.0 and check up-to-date reviews to see if there are positive changes. Don’t risk your money and time for now.

[b]元祖飛びゲー[/b] これを聞いてティン！と来た方、正解です。 初代プレイステーションの初期タイトルである「ジャンピングフラッシュ」（とパイロットウイングス６４）にインスパイアを受けたゲームで、 飛んだり跳ねたり撃ったりしながら指定されたアイテムを3つ集めゴールへ向かうFPSとなっています。 世界観もよくインスパイア元へのリスペクトも感じますが、すべての行動で消費するエネルギー制を導入したのはどうなんですかね。 これが足枷となって空中散歩をする自由度がかなり削がれている気がします。 あと原作にあったクイックな足回りも再現して欲しかったかな。歩くとなんか慣性がかかって動き辛いです。 日本語未対応だし、懐かしさ補正がかかってるだけでおススメにはしていますが定価で買うには正直微妙と感じました。

I don't quite know how to sell this game to anyone without talking about the other games that it clearly takes inspiration from, but I'm gonna do my best. Right off the bat, Forza Polpo hits as what I can best describe as a "Thinking person's" Platformer. The goal for each level is simple: Collect three objects hidden throughout the area, then go to the exit. However, the levels themselves are structured like layered dioramas, with everything purposefully spaced out in unique ways that leave you scratching your head while you try to figure out just how the heck you're supposed to get over there. Fortunately you have the ability to make absurdly high jumps with a degree of floatiness to them that makes it an absolute joy to move around the different environments. The catch? With the exception of camera movement, every single movement taken by the player quickly drains from your energy meter. Energy pickups are hidden just about everywhere, and can be stored and used to refill the meter with the press of a button. The first time you enter a level is always the most disorienting, as you might feel a bit anxious trying to get a lay of the land while managing your energy, but once the familiarity sets in, the level starts to feel like a big playpen as you hop and zip around from spot to spot. It's challenging for sure, but never in a way that feels unfair. The game is currently in early access right now, and everything I've played so far feels extremely promising, and I strongly encourage anyone even slightly curious about it to pick it up and give it a try.

This is a really fun take on the classic Jumping Flash formula that doesn't get any love normally. The platforming, energy management system, and enemies all add a decent amount of difficulty to it that was sorely lacking from those classic games, and are well appreciated.

This is a solid "MAYBE" for this game. Controls are fine, the pastel colored world is cute, BUT it is has poor conveyance of objectives and music that cuts out after one track, making the world feel void. I am pretty sure this isn't made by a native english speaking dev, and I see the passion, but it REALLY early in development.

very fun, light-hearted game with cute graphics

Jumping Flash! nostalgia!

Forza Polpo! is a great example of how indie games should be: FUN! And, of course, well crafted. The solo-dev of Monte Gallo, clearly insipired by the Playstation classic Jumping Flash!, enhances the formula with tight controls, providing a joyful but hard to master experience. The soundtrack is amazing, overflowing with Japanese city-pop vibes while guiding the chibi robot Polpo through the levels. A nostalgia fueled game, even though it's still in Early Access, Forza Polpo! is a must buy and you won't regret spending those 10 bucks for it. Check out www.denjinden.com for more reviews and join our Steam Curators page, Denjin Den!

Forza Polpo is a delightful first-person platformer. Excellent controls and nuanced movement make the varied stages a blast to explore, encouraging you to scour every nook to improve your score. The world is dripping with charm and a striking visual flair making it instantly memorable, and the music is great. There are, of course, comparison to be made with Jumping Flash, but even in its early access state, the mechanics of Forza Polpo are far more refined, and it has enough ideas of its own to stand out as a unique and engaging game in its own right. If you're looking for something fun and interesting, it's easy to recommend Forza Polpo.