Underland: The Climb

The Underland sequel: The Climb plays fairly differently, in a good way, though. It’s still a 2D physics puzzle platformer, but instead of the first installment, it focuses on good and challenging puzzles rather than nifty 2D physics. It’s no longer possible (at least for me) to jump to a solution when you see a scene for the first time. We often have to figure out first how the elements presented in a level work, how to apply them towards a solution, and in which sequence. It seems some levels can be solved in different ways (but those may be lucky shortcuts). The game is not terribly difficult; however, some levels can be rather challenging. I wish the game would be a bit longer (maybe 40 levels instead of 30) and stick with its own style of puzzles (the sliding puzzles feel rather alien). Nonetheless, we get 3.5 hours (give or take 1.5) of genuine gameplay, and I have to say I was well entertained. The game is not super-polished, but overall fine, and I can recommend it to puzzle lovers on sale.

Solid puzzle platformer follow up to the original. Simple controls, and some fun puzzles to solve. A little more challenging than the first, and a new pack of items to use and obstacles to avoid!