Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

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  1. GameReviewJrnal
    Jun 7, 2015
    9
    Gameplay

    Guacamelee starts with an average Joe type of character turned into a super luchador after a series of unfortunate events. The combination of humor, great combat design, and a unique Mexican art style make for a great cohesive experience. Combat: The combat reminds me of a wrestling game mixed with a fighting game. There is so much satisfaction launching opponents into the    Gameplay

    Guacamelee starts with an average Joe type of character turned into a super luchador after a series of unfortunate events. The combination of humor, great combat design, and a unique Mexican art style make for a great cohesive experience.

    Combat: The combat reminds me of a wrestling game mixed with a fighting game. There is so much satisfaction launching opponents into the air, getting a 3 hit combo, then transitioning into a bone crunching suplex. As the protagonist wears a luchador outfit, there is a strong emphasis on wrestling moves like the super frog splash. This game is the best thing to happen for wrestling fans and fighting games alike. As the game progressively gets more difficult, your moveset can be upgraded and larger combos can be generated. There are also more enemies on screen, which plays great into the ability to suplex or throw opponents into one another. Doing so can launch another opponent into the air that can be followed up with more combos and the following sequence can be repeated. Skilled players can easily get 200 hit combos, the largest I got was 117.

    Progression: Staying true to the theme of the game, the user acquires Pesos based on enemies defeated, treasures found, and the length of the combos during battles. Upgrades are pretty expensive, so the player is forced to decide what exactly they want to build out. You are not forced to grind at any point, but you do have the freedom to go back and defeat more enemies for more Pesos if you wish. There did not seem to be a limit on upgrades, and from some footage I've seen online there were people that had far more life and stamina than I did. I was able to complete the game without having to go back at any point though. Defeating bosses gives you sliver coins, which are used to buy skins or outfits. Buying outfits usually consist of a trade off, for example "hits drain life of enemies, but player has 50% normal health". You can switch outfits at any checkpoint though, so its fun to try out different outfits and see what suits your play style.

    Story

    The story emulates Super Mario. Superboss has your love, you chase them through the game, and you defeat a bunch of sub-bosses along the way. At one point, there is even a tribute to Mario during a boss battle, which was awesome. The dialogue stayed true to the Mexican theme throughout the entire experience. Characters periodically speak Spanish, and names of characters are slang Spanish (Mexican) which brings authenticity and humor to the dialogue. I could not believe the people that made this game were from Canada. The writing is funny and keeps you engaged, but the focus of the game is gameplay. I was happy the story was written concise and dense enough to allow for quick, purposeful dialogue that allowed me to get back into the action.

    Art

    Environment: There is a clear influence on the art that resides with Mexico itself. The color palette is very festive and bright, and I think I've seen every major color in this game. Even the dead dimension has neon incorporated within it, making everything feel very alive and fast paced. It makes for a very pleasing look that never seems to let up. There are details and works of art in every corner of the game. From the skeletons that resemble the known day of the dead art style to the design of the villages, each element of this game was carefully thought out and executed cleanly.

    Animation: With the amount of enemy types and NPC characters I was surprised I did not feel like there were shortcuts taken with animation. It seemed each enemy had their own thing going on and nobody shared moves or animations. With 2D games often times there are things that get re-used and it is easily identified. I appreciated the fact that this was either hidden very well or not done at all. Along with the rest of the art style, animation was flawless and there isn't much else to say than that.

    Conclusion

    A must have. The game is accessible to people of all ages. It is friendly enough for kids yet mature enough for a hardcore gamer myself. It reminds me of watching a Pixar movie where hidden jokes are added that only adults understand. When I was done playing, all I wanted to do was play more. The combat system is the star of this game because it is so addicting, but supported very well by the art style and authentic Mexican folklore that is both educational and fun to experience.    … Expand
  2. wesker2012
    May 13, 2015
    7
    Loved the fun and zany atmosphere and art style. Also liked the puzzle platforming. The combat was okay, but got repetitive in the long run...I enjoyed the game for a couple hours, but that was it before I got tired of the game.
  3. HaloFever
    Dec 17, 2015
    8
    Guacamelee is a fun mashup of a platformer and a beat 'em up that plays much like a Metroid style game. It is a little too long and relies on back-tracking to much. Some of the boss attacks are also cheap, spreading damage across nearly the entire screen. On the whole, though, this game brought back that Nintendo feeling.

    The fantasy Mexico setting is full of video game in-jokes. The    Guacamelee is a fun mashup of a platformer and a beat 'em up that plays much like a Metroid style game. It is a little too long and relies on back-tracking to much. Some of the boss attacks are also cheap, spreading damage across nearly the entire screen. On the whole, though, this game brought back that Nintendo feeling.

    The fantasy Mexico setting is full of video game in-jokes. The enemies are incredibly varied, especially the bosses. The attacks are easy enough to employ, and even I, a button masher through and through, could pull off a few combos.

    The back tracking and boss fights did bother me both from a practical standpoint and philosophically. Practically, I don't want to waste my time running around the game world. There are teleportation points on the map for faster travel, but this concession would be unnecessary if the game world was designed as linearly as the story. (I had the same complaint with the more impressive looking "Dust: An Elysian Tale".) Some of the boss fights also took too long. The bosses with timed, area of affect attacks are a throwback and work well with the retro-feel of Guacamelee. Some of the boss attacks, are too cheap and cover too much of the screen. The final boss battle is grueling, Maybe its my age showing, but I value the quality of the experience more than the quantity.

    Philosophically, I believe this game was made for the hard core gamer and those gamers are served well. For a casual gamer, such as my children, this game could be too frustratingly difficult. And it's not just the boss battles. Some of the platforming requires expert timing and precise button control. What will happen to this genre if all the games present a barrier to entry?    … Expand
  4. Stingerbee
    Jul 2, 2014
    8
    A solid platformer filled with puns and references to well-known games. Fans of beat 'em ups won't be disappointed being able to violently thrash enemies into eachother with strings of combos.
  5. Basquilly
    May 27, 2015
    8
    Great sense of style and humour. Combat can get repetitive, as with most brawlers, and the platforming offers the only real challenge in the game, as boss battles are all quite easy. Offers some clever platforming mechanics, but somewhat broken combat mechanics, which hurts the enjoy-ability of the game.
  6. Astrumuni
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Excellent 2d platformer! It's got style, humor, interesting combo's system, level design and it's beautifully drawn. Difficulty levels are well-thought-out: it doesn't matter if you are a casual or a hardcore gamer - you'll find what's best for you.
    Completing all challenges and searching for every orb is tuff but rewarding (if you find all of them you'll have different ending), just    Excellent 2d platformer! It's got style, humor, interesting combo's system, level design and it's beautifully drawn. Difficulty levels are well-thought-out: it doesn't matter if you are a casual or a hardcore gamer - you'll find what's best for you.
    Completing all challenges and searching for every orb is tuff but rewarding (if you find all of them you'll have different ending), just remember that practice makes perfect.
    Definitely worth you time if you enjoy platformers.    … Expand
  7. stamito
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    I got to say this is an awesome game, I totally recommend it if you like metroidvanias. In my opinion, this is one of the best metroidvanias out there. The story is quite simple and it is not the strongest point of the game compared to other metroidvanias, although it is good enough and gives our hero an excuse to do what he does. The setting, music, graphics etc are simply great; it feelsI got to say this is an awesome game, I totally recommend it if you like metroidvanias. In my opinion, this is one of the best metroidvanias out there. The story is quite simple and it is not the strongest point of the game compared to other metroidvanias, although it is good enough and gives our hero an excuse to do what he does. The setting, music, graphics etc are simply great; it feels quirky, zany and very funny. The gameplay is perfect, it is easy to play and complete the main story, but hard to master (e.g. doing massively long combos) and get the 100%. Best of puzzling platforming metroidvania, if MV are your kind of thing you cannot let this one escape.… Expand
  8. alfonsoaks
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    I really liked everything about this game. My only complaint was how quickly I passed it because i got hooked! I liked the customization of costumes except it took me a while to actually get the ones I wanted. I guess this forced me to play more though. Although, once you pass the game, there are still more things to do that made this easy. Still, my favorite part is just how simple itI really liked everything about this game. My only complaint was how quickly I passed it because i got hooked! I liked the customization of costumes except it took me a while to actually get the ones I wanted. I guess this forced me to play more though. Although, once you pass the game, there are still more things to do that made this easy. Still, my favorite part is just how simple it was. You run around beating the crap out of skeletons while also figuring out some pretty challenging obstacles. the simple addition of adding another dimension (the land of the dead) made the world twice as big and also forced you to think about each encounter. Really impressed with the artwork too, although since I'm Mexican I was naturally bias :)… Expand
  9. JK1011
    Jul 19, 2014
    10
    Buy this game now. This metroidvania-brawler is absolutely loaded. I played it first with the original version on PS3 and PS Vita and was worried that the amount of new content promised would be minimal however it is not. There are references left, right and centre with smooth brawling. This is also a magnificent platformer using various melee attacks to traverse puzzling terrain. It hasBuy this game now. This metroidvania-brawler is absolutely loaded. I played it first with the original version on PS3 and PS Vita and was worried that the amount of new content promised would be minimal however it is not. There are references left, right and centre with smooth brawling. This is also a magnificent platformer using various melee attacks to traverse puzzling terrain. It has beautiful music and the art style is gorgeous. As for the new features there are two incredibly large areas to explore with new ever-annoying enemies to provide an increased challenge. If you are into platformers, 2D side scrolling brawlers or even just unique game mechanics; you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  10. Jeremills
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    This is my game of the year I absolutely loved it... It gives great props in the form of chozo statues from Metroid to get your power-ups and gives suttle references to a lot of other retro games. I can't wait for a part 2
  11. VanNistelrooy
    May 15, 2015
    9
    I had a lot of fun playing this game. It's easy, but also challenging. If you want to complete it at 100%, you need at least 15 hours (the first time :D). The two different switching worlds are a great idea.

    I'm so close to the platinum trophy!
  12. tsakiym
    May 25, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Funny game. Nice music. Awesome environment. Awesome gameplay. I like it. I need to write a 150 characters to complete my review. Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo… Expand
  13. JohnsonStJonson
    Jun 17, 2015
    6
    This game reminds me of my ex wife, in that it can be super confusing but I'm still drawn to it sexually. Unlike my ex wife, it is really funny and entertains for more than 10 minutes. There is about 10 hours of gameplay here. The combat can be repetitive, but who really cares if you're having fun. The main downside to this game are the "puzzles" you must solve to progress in the came. ToThis game reminds me of my ex wife, in that it can be super confusing but I'm still drawn to it sexually. Unlike my ex wife, it is really funny and entertains for more than 10 minutes. There is about 10 hours of gameplay here. The combat can be repetitive, but who really cares if you're having fun. The main downside to this game are the "puzzles" you must solve to progress in the came. To be honest, I'm still stuck in the Water Temple from Ocarina of Time, so I'm not exactly a stud when it comes to puzzles in video games. Much like Forrest Gump, I am not a smart man. Unlike Forrest Gump, my wife doesn't have AIDS lolol.... because I don't have a wife anymore. Anyways, my 2-year-old stepson must be a friggin genius because he helped me through the puzzle parts of Guacamelee.
    In summation, this game is pretty good, but didn't hold my attention like it did for other individuals. It's probably a good thing because I need to get started on my taxes. Oh shoot, it's already June 17?! Oh wait, I have no income so it doesn't even matter. Hah! Suck it IRS
    6/10    … Expand
  14. Wawacoffee89
    Jul 8, 2014
    9
    Fast paced action fun! Took me awhile to buy this game cause i really don't enjoy button mashers except for God of War. I was totally wrong about this one. The game is really fun to play. It has collectibles, hidden areas, wicked hard jumping puzzles, etc. You can change your costume which also comes with different perks or abilities depending on which one your wearing. There are alsoFast paced action fun! Took me awhile to buy this game cause i really don't enjoy button mashers except for God of War. I was totally wrong about this one. The game is really fun to play. It has collectibles, hidden areas, wicked hard jumping puzzles, etc. You can change your costume which also comes with different perks or abilities depending on which one your wearing. There are also funny puns, along with some funny stereotypical jokes (in all good fun). The game is pretty long as well, giving you plenty of things to clean up as you grow your character up with different powers. Art design is awesome as well along with the classic spanish music to go with it. On top of everything, this game gives tribute to other games with some easter eggs like Castle Crashers and others you can seek out. A must buy title to pick up for 15 bucks! Play it and have fun =)… Expand
  15. Dionysus777
    Feb 1, 2015
    7
    This game is great for what it is. The way i put it is, i never expect much out of it and it always exceeds that.Its funny. Platforming is good and challenging, could use a little more leeway in the landing zones though. Combat is about as challenging as it needs 2 be.Like the addition of grapple, rather than just melee.Only complaint really is the blocky level design. But any complaintsThis game is great for what it is. The way i put it is, i never expect much out of it and it always exceeds that.Its funny. Platforming is good and challenging, could use a little more leeway in the landing zones though. Combat is about as challenging as it needs 2 be.Like the addition of grapple, rather than just melee.Only complaint really is the blocky level design. But any complaints go out the window, caz in my 3 decade history of gaming, i have never played as a luchador. Now thats awesome and funny. Well i might be wrong think thars been sum in fighting games ive played. Either way,haha ole!… Expand
  16. JamalKhan
    Jul 12, 2014
    9
    Guacamelee super turbo championship edition is a re-release of the exceptional plat-former/beat-them-up which impressed both critics and consumers alike last year. The game is now on the PS4 with new attacks, new enemies, new bosses, new levels, new modes, new skins and a graphical improvement. To put it simply, this is everything a game of the year edition should be.
    The Playstation 4    Guacamelee super turbo championship edition is a re-release of the exceptional plat-former/beat-them-up which impressed both critics and consumers alike last year. The game is now on the PS4 with new attacks, new enemies, new bosses, new levels, new modes, new skins and a graphical improvement. To put it simply, this is everything a game of the year edition should be.
    The Playstation 4 edition retains both the fun combat and challenging platforming that we loved last year and adds minor gameplay improvements to enhance the experience, such as the enemies now having health bars in addition to being able to choose costumes which alter health and stamina. These minor refinements only improve upon an already solid core game. The most obvious new addition to the game is the Intenso ability which is a standard rage mode, it works similarly to Batman’s shock gloves in Arkham Origins. The Intenso ability definitely makes the game easier but to balance that out, new elite enemies have been added to the latter stages of the game. For gamers interested in a challenge there’s still the Hard mode and also a new Shadow mode which makes enemies which shields much harder to defeat. Co-op also returns but it’s really nothing more than an afterthought as platforming which tele-porters and multiple dimensions is also impossible with two people.
    The new content for Guacamelee is interesting as unlike other story DLC such as The Last of Us left behind and Batman Arkham Origins Mr Freeze DLC which take place either completely before or after the core game, the new additions for Guacamelee have been woven into the core story with new levels and bosses taking place in parts around the middle of the game. This approach may annoy some Guacamelee veterans who just want to play through the new levels. But no matter how experienced you are at Guacamelee, the new DLC will add an extra 30% of playtime to the game, solving the issue of the original releases problem of being too short.
    Graphically there are only minor improvements to an already good looking game. The frame-rate is the most welcome improvement as it perfectly complements the slick fast paced action. The higher resolution is hardly noticeable, the increased amount of objects in the foreground however can be irritating as both Juan and enemies can become harder to see, this only happened occasionally but it was worth mentioning.
    Overall Guacamelee Super Turbo Championship Edition is an excellent example of a game of the year edition as it gives more content, includes all the original DLC and maintains the strong original experience, for those reasons it gets an A-grade.
    I strongly recommend the PS4 edition to anyone who hasn’t played the original game as it is the definitive version and I also recommend it to people who have already played the game, only if you live in the EU though, your probably thinking that’s a very strange requirement but the reason is because if you already own the game or have it through Playstation Plus the PS4 version will only cost £3 if you live in Europe. This offer is not available for non-Europeans and, at full price, this is not enough content to warrant buying the game again.    … Expand
  17. BlackNastyyy
    Jul 5, 2014
    8
    A fantastic game in many aspects aside from being burdened with the usual stigma of beat 'em ups: unresponsive & cluttered controls with the peppering of shoddy hit detection. Aside from those two mechanics, it stands out among the genre and is an overall enjoyable experience.
  18. MythicX1
    Jul 8, 2014
    6
    Guacamelee is a very easy game with a basically non existent story. The game has decent platforming and brawling mechanics but it does begin to feel repetitive in the latter half of the game. The side missions don't do much to give variety as they are largely uninteresting and most can be easily accomplished. The lack of challenge means that most players will probably blow through the mainGuacamelee is a very easy game with a basically non existent story. The game has decent platforming and brawling mechanics but it does begin to feel repetitive in the latter half of the game. The side missions don't do much to give variety as they are largely uninteresting and most can be easily accomplished. The lack of challenge means that most players will probably blow through the main story fairly quickly and unless you're an achievement hunter there will be little reason to come back. Collapse… Expand
  19. MajorTom03
    Feb 6, 2015
    0
    A dull game not worth the money, there was nothing in particular about this game the made me happy I played it let alone invested $8 on it. The graphics are average, nothing even close to making me go wow, and the brawling just seems cheap. There's something off w timing & enemies can interrupt your attacks/ attack you from the dead world but you cannot hurt them unless you specificallyA dull game not worth the money, there was nothing in particular about this game the made me happy I played it let alone invested $8 on it. The graphics are average, nothing even close to making me go wow, and the brawling just seems cheap. There's something off w timing & enemies can interrupt your attacks/ attack you from the dead world but you cannot hurt them unless you specifically change to the dead world even typing this sentence made me realize what a fk around it is. Every enemy can attack you regardless of the dead/ living world the game design is based on, even though a massive portion of the game is tied to switching to living/ dead world to attack/ avoid enemies, which is just lazy game design.

    Fk this game, I hate it yo    … Expand
  20. Malooga
    Jul 9, 2014
    7
    Guacamelee! won't wow you with any impressive new game mechanics, but in a console generation where couch co-op seems to be getting overlooked its a welcomed "ultra edition" port from last-gen platforms. The fighting mechanic manages to stay fresh, and there are even some customization options to alter your character appearance. The thing that will keep you coming back for more? The art.Guacamelee! won't wow you with any impressive new game mechanics, but in a console generation where couch co-op seems to be getting overlooked its a welcomed "ultra edition" port from last-gen platforms. The fighting mechanic manages to stay fresh, and there are even some customization options to alter your character appearance. The thing that will keep you coming back for more? The art. Every level is unique and visually stimulating with bright, vibrant color and subject matter (Day of the Dead) that leaves no shortage of creative characters and environments. Honestly with the lack of a compelling story line this ended up being a saving grace for me. The humor is there, but its watered down and repetitive and unfortunately there are moments when the game seems to take itself a little too seriously which kills the comedy a little for me. Overall a fun romp to conquer with a friend, with tons to see and lots of side missions to complete. The sound is good not great, the story is trite and rife with cliche's, none of them edgy enough to be funny or original, but Guacamelee! doesn't let that stop it from creating an entertaining game with solid (non-inventive) game-play. Plus its free right now...hence the "7" score instead of the original "6" which is my rating for this game if you had to pay more than 5$ for it.… Expand
  21. Turbodowg
    May 19, 2015
    0
    I'll be honest. I hate this new style of HD indie, they look more lack a sharp looking flash game. They seem to lack any fine detail which to me makes the game dull.

    Guacamelee had me bored after around 3-4 minutes. The graphics were so boring and lifeless I couldn't bare to play anymore. The text boxes and story I skipped after reading a few badly written sentences then after trying to    I'll be honest. I hate this new style of HD indie, they look more lack a sharp looking flash game. They seem to lack any fine detail which to me makes the game dull.

    Guacamelee had me bored after around 3-4 minutes. The graphics were so boring and lifeless I couldn't bare to play anymore. The text boxes and story I skipped after reading a few badly written sentences then after trying to use the sluggish controls to walk from one NPC to another in this crude, badly animated world I turned it off, uninstalled and will never play again.

    Avoid at all costs even for free this month, bad choice yet again PS+.    … Expand
  22. WhiteTieReview
    Aug 8, 2014
    6
    Guacamelee is a side scroll beat em up game that may capture peoples experiences in different ways. I unfortunately, was not one of those people. This game was fun in the beginning but lost its allure fast. I choose very carefully which game I buy, and I will say I am happy this is free!
  23. nishikun
    Sep 2, 2014
    7
    A really fun game and a great way to spend a few hours. Its simple to get into, but the game play will keep you entertained. I think its still free (at this time) one xbone, so if you looking for a good game check it out.
  24. dacritic82
    May 15, 2015
    8
    This game is great, Although it's not a very ambitious project, it's put together very well.

    The visuals and music are good, but probably the combat mechanics and how your character progresses learning new tricks are its best aspects. I also liked the number of different enemies (although it's not that big, enemies evolve too, becoming more tough) and the boss battles, which are as hard    This game is great, Although it's not a very ambitious project, it's put together very well.

    The visuals and music are good, but probably the combat mechanics and how your character progresses learning new tricks are its best aspects. I also liked the number of different enemies (although it's not that big, enemies evolve too, becoming more tough) and the boss battles, which are as hard as they need to be.

    You can add up to 3 more players to your party, what's brings additional fun. I played with my girlfriend and we have a great time.

    Unfortunately, it relies a lot on the comical element and if you don't speak Spanish (and if you're not familiar with Mexican slang) you'll miss much of the fun.    … Expand
  25. FadeOutAgain
    May 9, 2015
    9
    Charming and funny story. Beautiful design. Great combat and mechanics. Got it for free of PSPlus so I may be biased.

    Sticking to walls while platforming is a pain in 1 or 2 occasions but otherwise fine.

    It achieved what it set out to accomplish, a funny metroidvania game, 9/10 for me.
  26. sinadoom
    Sep 30, 2015
    8
    A genuinely decent platformer which excels as a couch co-op game. It has a nice theme and soundtrack; although there's no real story and the aesthetics could do with a bit more work. It is however, a wacky game with some comical moments. The gameplay is a nice mix of platforming and combat; with the mechanics being particularly refreshing. Despite the relatively large set of actions, itA genuinely decent platformer which excels as a couch co-op game. It has a nice theme and soundtrack; although there's no real story and the aesthetics could do with a bit more work. It is however, a wacky game with some comical moments. The gameplay is a nice mix of platforming and combat; with the mechanics being particularly refreshing. Despite the relatively large set of actions, it doesn't feel overwhelming. The dimension-swapping is used particularly well throughout the game. Its semi-open-world nature allows for some additional challenges, side quests and collectibles. The enemies aren't repetitive and are satisfying to fight against. Combat is simple and intuitive but has enough depth to avoid repetition - especially given the variety of enemies and the use of dimensions and shields which require special moves to break. However, the game falls short at times chiefly because of the way it handles two players on screen. If you are playing as a guest on a local system, Player 1 always has "priority" meaning that if the guest overcomes a platforming section whilst Player 1 fails, the game has a 3 second timer for which, regardless of where you may be, the guest is respawned back to where Player 1 is. The "bubble" used to spawn players is particularly annoying as having to navigate to where the other player is isn't always easy when the screen is cluttered with enemies. The game also has far too much combat relative to platforming; which is a shame given the excellent platforming mechanics which can only really be appreciated fully in the Infierno challenges. If the game had more of these challenges, it would be better. The character customisation is nice and simple but could allow for more options. It is often difficult to keep track of one's character during flashy combat sections with lots of enemies. For a PS4 game, it is definitely not a graphically pleasing game - it looks like a mobile game. However, given the small team that made it, the amount of content, quality and the price, I would definitely recommend it as an excellent co-operative game that almost anyone can enjoy.… Expand
  27. sityoazzdown
    May 6, 2016
    9
    What starts as a bland beat em up during the first quarter- half way point of the game quickly turns into one of the most fun/challenging platforming beat-em up in recent memory for me. The fighting sequence also evolves as the game goes along, making smashing buttons turn into fun/ challenging combat. Add in diverse enemies, and this game evolves from a mindless beat em up to a rewardingWhat starts as a bland beat em up during the first quarter- half way point of the game quickly turns into one of the most fun/challenging platforming beat-em up in recent memory for me. The fighting sequence also evolves as the game goes along, making smashing buttons turn into fun/ challenging combat. Add in diverse enemies, and this game evolves from a mindless beat em up to a rewarding challenge as the game goes along. Once you get all your core powers, the game really shines, especially in the platforming department. It was very fun to branch out just to look for chests, and the challenge of the fun platforming you need to get through to get to your reward. The story was meh, but this game is all about gameplay and exploring/platforming. The boss battles were fun and challenging, and the small side quests were unique and rewarding. You really can sink in a decent amount of hours for this game, and for the pirce of it, I say it is well worth it. If it wasn't for the slow start to this game, I probably would've given this a 10.… Expand
  28. Subject98
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    If Hollow Knight is the best Metroidvania for it's world design and lore, Guacamelee might be best with the combat and powers. At the very beginning it feels pretty standard but the more abilities you unlock, the more genius you realize how well everything clicks together. All the fighting moves you obtain are not only insanely satisfying to chain together in combat, they also double asIf Hollow Knight is the best Metroidvania for it's world design and lore, Guacamelee might be best with the combat and powers. At the very beginning it feels pretty standard but the more abilities you unlock, the more genius you realize how well everything clicks together. All the fighting moves you obtain are not only insanely satisfying to chain together in combat, they also double as platforming techniques you use to further explore the world. It's a blast, easily one of the must-plays of the genre.… Expand
  29. bestuardo
    Mar 2, 2016
    9
    Great, unique art style! Crisp graphics! Excellent Metroidvania level design. Fantastic, unique combat system. Just wish it had a few more dungeons.
  30. Sparkticle
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Great art style, great sound work, great gameplay, great fun. If you've played Metroidvania games, you will know what to expect from this one, and it's fun when it comes down to playing it. The combat is responsive, and even when you feel overwhelmed it doesn't feel as if you can't complete it.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 27, 2015
    95
    If you miss retro side-scrollers, or simply like guacamole, this game is a must play.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 22, 2014
    80
    If you’re not familiar with the previous PC version, the Super Turbo Championship Edition is worth a look. [Sept 2014, p.59]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Aug 25, 2014
    85
    Packed with added content and smart mechanical revisions. This PS4 version is worth revisiting, even if the original was nacho thing. [September 2014, p77]
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