Sideway: New York

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Game Chronicles
    Nov 10, 2011
    85
    Sideway: New York may not be an epic platformer, but it is a great deal of fun and certainly worth the $10 price point. While it may not introduce innovative gameplay, the stylish presentation and imaginative artwork makes it one of those games that gamers will pick up just to show friends how cool a game can be.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Nov 16, 2011
    83
    Sideway: New York is a refreshing take on one of the industry's oldest genres. Things can get frustrating (boss fights) and the music (unfortunately) gets really repetitive, but the overall gameplay experience is definitely one worth experiencing. It's just too bad that the cooperative gameplay isn't anywhere near as refined as the single player mode.
  3. PSX Extreme
    Oct 13, 2011
    82
    You've never really seen a game like Sideway: New York before, which is the biggest compliment I can bestow for SOE's latest.
  5. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Nov 26, 2011
    80
    Altogether, Sideway's disparate parts add up to a fresh, creative take on a classic journey. [Holiday 2011, p.84]
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  6. Worth Playing
    Nov 20, 2011
    80
    Sideway: New York is a charming side-scrolling platformer.
  7. DarkStation
    Oct 25, 2011
    80
    As a ten dollar DLG, I can say that there's enough about Sideway that's unique and ably designed for it to do well, despite the Skyrims and Modern Warfares of this season.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 17, 2011
    80
    Yes the game is too short, clocking in at around 4 hours to complete, but sometimes it is not about length and instead about the pure fun you have. I found myself sitting there with a friend and just raving over and over about how beautiful and fun this game was, as we were moving from wall, to roof, to bridge, as only a piece of graffiti could do.
  9. GamesRadar+
    Oct 16, 2011
    80
    The game's main failing is its short length, mostly because it's so fun while it lasts.
  10. IGN
    Oct 11, 2011
    80
    Its unique approach to such a saturated genre should be celebrated, and while it's not the perfect game by any stretch of the imagination, it certainly novel. And not novel in a "this game is unique, but garbage" sort of way. No, friends -- quite the opposite.
  11. GamePro
    Oct 11, 2011
    80
    Sideway: New York is available for download for $9.99 on PSN and is well worth a look. While it's probably going to be derided as an easier version of Super Meat Boy or a less intellectual Braid, the truth is that Sideway: New York carves its own identity and deserves consideration among the best regarded downloadable platformers.
  12. Cheat Code Central
    Oct 16, 2011
    76
    It's a fairly short game, with only 16 levels, but there are several hidden areas and bonuses that make going back worthwhile.
  13. GameWatcher
    Nov 3, 2011
    75
    Unlike anything you'll have ever played. For this fact alone, it's worth a look. Even if the platforming itself is floaty, and later levels fail to inspire the same 'wow' reaction that early ones do, this is an interesting addition to the PSN.
  14. GameSpot
    Oct 20, 2011
    75
    Sideway: New York is packed with lavish details that make it as fun to look at as it is to play.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. KniForz
    Oct 19, 2011
    8
    I first played this game at Gamescon and really appreciated it. Sideway is a new genre of 2D platformer.
    I bought it recently and went    I first played this game at Gamescon and really appreciated it. Sideway is a new genre of 2D platformer.
    I bought it recently and went through the game in about 4 to 6 hours. Worth the 10 bucks I spent on.    … Full Review »
  2. Demo
    Oct 20, 2011
    9
    Wrapping a sidescrolling game around the edges of buildings and rooftops is really original and stays fresh for the whole game. The look ofWrapping a sidescrolling game around the edges of buildings and rooftops is really original and stays fresh for the whole game. The look of the game is really stylish and the music fits well. There's lots of upgrades that make your dude really strong as you progress through the game and the levels challenge you to use what you've learned at a good pace. Every level also has 5 secrets which are often hidden behind much tougher puzzles than you find in the first playthrough. A great exclusive for the PS3 platform.… Full Review »
  3. Batmang
    Oct 19, 2011
    9
    Awesome game! Moving around in the levels is absolutely mesmerizing. I'm about half-way through, but once I finish I'm sure I'm gonna beAwesome game! Moving around in the levels is absolutely mesmerizing. I'm about half-way through, but once I finish I'm sure I'm gonna be retracing all the levels to collect everything (yes, I'm a trophy-whore :) )… Full Review »
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