Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries

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  • Summary: Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries is a 2D platformer with unique boss fights accompanied by groovy and mystifying music. Plan your every move and outsmart the traps that are lurking in the temple or get dissected in hilarious ways. Experience rage and satisfaction in this hardcoreRobbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries is a 2D platformer with unique boss fights accompanied by groovy and mystifying music. Plan your every move and outsmart the traps that are lurking in the temple or get dissected in hilarious ways. Experience rage and satisfaction in this hardcore platformer.… Expand

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  1. GamerGuysNGals
    Aug 5, 2019
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    "Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries"

    Reviewed by Ken Lutes (PS4 version.) Developer: Pixel Reign Publisher: Pixel Reign, Kiss    "Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries"

    Reviewed by Ken Lutes
    (PS4 version.)
    Developer: Pixel Reign
    Publisher: Pixel Reign, Kiss Publishing Ltd
    Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One

    Hey all, it's your friendly neighborhood PS4 guy back at it again with a pretty cool game this time.

    Are you all about the shadows? Do you dream of larceny romanticism? If you're a star platformer up for a challenge do I have a thing for you!

    Robbie Swifthand is a puzzle platformer with a sinful art style that really gets most everything right. The premise is simple. You're a thief the is summoned by an ancient spirit ( a pretty amusing and funny one at that)to save the world using your unique skill set. There is an evil being that was sealed forever ago at risk of being set free spoon due to the seal fading. Our job as the titular Robbie is to fix this. How do we fix it? By solving pretty rough platforming sections.
    Something too not early is how quickly the control of the game is established as they are quite tight and responsive. The platforming is akin to that of "I want to be the guy the movie the game" with a very challenging design that is, overall easier than that. You will find yourself running and jumping to your death multiple times with rewarding failure. Death feels fair, when you messed up you know it was you and not the game that got you there. It's somewhat amusing to die a few times to see them over the top deaths as well as ghosts left being left behind where you failed. For what we lack in a story, the game makes up for with gameplay here. Robbie will gain new tricks over time from his spirit friend allowing not only advancement but new ways to look at things. Robbie is just there not only for the promise of cash but a good time just like you should be. With basic controls that make for a wonderful fun time, there is not much else to say for this aside play it if you like a challenge in platformers or speed running

    Pros:
    Lovely level and character design.

    Fun death animations

    Health challenge and variety

    Cons:
    Have to adjust the brightness to get it just right.

    There isn't that can be said side of this sound good then pick it up and explore the temple.

    With this all said I give this game a final rating of:
    8/10    … Expand