Mekazoo

This is one of the best platformers I have ever played, and it is a travesty that it isn't that popular. The mechanics are unique, sporting a low skill floor and an incredibly high skill ceiling. The controls feel snappy and responsive, although there is some aspects you need to get used to. Each animal compliments each other, and even in the game's linear design, you still find yourself picking favorites, which is further shown by the level's design towards many different animals being able to get around. Swapping is real fast, and feels like an extension than a mechanic. On top of lots of content, unlockables, gems, and gears, this game has a lot to do. It even has a multiplayer mode, which is more of a gimmick than a serious mode, but still is boatloads of fun when played with a friend. The visuals are pretty nice and vibrant, and the music is some of the best I have heard in a long time. However, I cannot lie and say it is perfect. Some situations feel somewhat unfair, like bouncing into multiple damage surfaces, killing you quickly. There is also some jank within the game (the Panda seems to have the most of it), but there isn't too much coming from an indie unity game. There's some other small nitpicks, like level restarts taking too long and achievements not tracking properly, but those are really small issues. Overall, I think everyone who likes challenging, movement-intensive platformers should give this a shot. It's rather cheap (especially on sale), and brings a fresh new approach to the platforming genre. The only upsetting part of this game is it's affect on the developers. They were graduates excited to make games, but broke up their company due to the poor sales on Mekazoo. As much as I know it will not happen, I really wish I could see more of what The Good Mood Creators has to offer, but I don't think I will be seeing that anytime soon...

I really enjoy the swapping mechanic of Mekazoo, it allows for such a diverse range of play, and great ways to solve puzzles. The soundtrack is also perfect for the game and encourages you to keep playing. Read more at: http://www.redbrick.me/gaming/hands-on-mekazoo/

Gameplay loop wasn't for me, movement of characters was limited and sluggish while bosses could move with precision.

Es un juego bastante bueno, pero tiene una optimizacion pesima, ademas de que los controles fallan de vez en cuando, si se pudieran arreglar esos detalles, ademas de mejor la formula seria genial, no se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo ya que es un poco monotono.

This game is so gorgeous with its 2.5D style and really fun. Super fast sonic-style gameplay with lots of different challenges and ways to tackle them. If you like platformers at all play it.

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the game is fun, but the bear sucks