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  • Summary: The adventure of a young fox who embarks on a journey through the unknown and becomes a hero.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 28
  2. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Jul 1, 2020
    100
    Obviously, New Super Lucky’s Tale isn’t about to displace Mario when it comes to being the best 3D platformer the Switch has to offer — but with no word of exaggeration, I wouldn’t put this one too far behind it, either.
  2. 85
    From beginning to end, New Super Lucky’s Tale is a much more streamlined experience than the original. Any qualms I had with the original game have been rectified in this reimagined edition for Nintendo Switch. The game is oozing with charm and keeps you coming back. It’s a fun-filled experience that shouldn’t go unplayed by 3D platformer fans.
  3. Dec 30, 2019
    80
    Easy enough for newcomers to just pick up and play, and providing just enough fun and familiar challenge for veterans of the genre.
  4. Dec 19, 2019
    75
    New Super Lucky’s Tale is an extremely polished director’s cut of a solid 3D platformer. I loved seeing its final incarnation finally see the light of day. I am glad more people can experience it now, but I do wish Playful would update the other versions, and perhaps even bring it to PS4 to complete the circle. Still, Switch owners looking for a solid, albeit simple platformer have yet another title worth checking out.
  5. Nov 13, 2019
    73
    New Super Lucky’s Tale improves many things from the original, but it also does some things worse. It’s a nice platformer, quite enjoyable on Nintendo’s hybrid console, so give it a try if you like the genre.
  6. Dec 17, 2019
    70
    New Super Lucky's Tale is an excellent 3D platformer for kids who are getting to grips with right stick camera controls. Gamers seeking a challenging 3D adventure will be left wanting. The light visuals and professional-looking bouncy animation are very appealing, and it all manages to scale beautifully from the Xbox One to the Nintendo Switch. The gameplay is deeper, the playability made tighter, and the levels are re-worked to accommodate Lucky's new mobility. The visuals make the expected compromises that come with Switch conversions; lower resolution and a reduction of frame rate from 60 to 30. Yet, it is all worth it for a more finely crafted experience. Lucky himself might be unlucky to be such a boring character, but he is fun to play as, and gets to run around in charming worlds.
  7. Nov 8, 2019
    60
    Though it packs plenty of charm and heart, New Super Lucky’s Tale isn't quite ready to be in the leagues of the platforming greats just yet.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 42
  2. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. Sep 20, 2020
    10
    I LOVE THIS FANTASTIC GAME, LOVE LUCKY !!! PC/XBOX: It is gorgeous, much better than the old version; best gameplay, best difficulty, bestI LOVE THIS FANTASTIC GAME, LOVE LUCKY !!! PC/XBOX: It is gorgeous, much better than the old version; best gameplay, best difficulty, best graphics !!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!! A +++++ I'm hoping for a sequel, maybe even a Christmas-themed version! Finally a breath of fresh air beyond the usual and repetitive Super Mario. Expand
  2. Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Bought this to my 5 years old kid, she loves it!! The graphic is good, music is soothing, the only shortcoming is loading might be slightly long.
  3. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a charming, beautiful, super fun 3d platformer and I am enjoying every second of it. Easily one of my favorite switch games.
  4. Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Short, but wholesome and fun experience. You can really feel the love this game was made with. The character controls are fluid and precise,Short, but wholesome and fun experience. You can really feel the love this game was made with. The character controls are fluid and precise, which is really important for a platformet game. Level design is great, as it makes you want to explore and look behind every corner. Each level is connected to a hub, called world. You will travel through multiple worlds, each having unique environment with rich and vibrant colors, looking on par even with Mario Odyssey.

    The game varies its gameplay through different level types and mini-challenges. One time you will play 3D platformer level, another time it's a 2D one. Next level is a sidescroller, after that comes labyrinth. It really keeps the game from getting stale.

    On the other hand, mini-challenges that each world presents you with are fun the first time you play through them, maybe even second one, but soon you will find out they don't really change that much, each of them being variation of previous one with little to no innovation. And you need to complete them all to 100% the game, making it just feel like a chore, especially when you have to go into loading screen to do them, as the loadings are unfortunately rather long. It's a pitty as some of these challenges provide, shockingly, challenge and could be really great if not for the repetitivness. Especially so when you get to the last series of mini-challenges the game provides, unexpectedly showing whole new type that introduces you to smaller and enviromentally bland, but ultimately harder and faster paced levels. If this type of challenge was installed through the whole game, I wouldn't mind.

    Speaking of challenge, the game is rather easy, only with couple of exceptions. It's not necessary a bad thing, depending on what you are looking for.

    I didn't encounter any major bugs or hiccups. Framerate was stable most of the time, having noticeable drops during some occasions, but it didn't really ruin my experience or anything.

    When I was thinking about score, I would really love to give it 10 out of 10, but I just can't. Main issue being the repetitive challenges. They luckily don't take much of your time, but the devs showed they can make them more fun and varied.

    Final score: 9/10
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  5. Jun 24, 2023
    8
    This is an enjoyable simple 3D platformer with a move-set that doesn't change over the course of the game. In particular you have a "dig"This is an enjoyable simple 3D platformer with a move-set that doesn't change over the course of the game. In particular you have a "dig" mechanic where you travel quickly through dirt patches, avoiding damage from enemies above the ground. This mechanic is very well utilised during the game, with sections where you can only use this mechanic or puzzles utilising the mechanic. It's a simple hark back to when 3D platformers were simple yet fun.

    The game is very polished and has a wide variety of level play styles, with runner sections, 2D platforming sections, puzzles and rolling ball levels as well. The puzzles are a bit filler and I had got pretty tired of them by the time i finished the last one. Each world ends with a boss battle -- my favorite was Lady Meowmalade.

    Once you have finished the main boss there are further challenges available, including more difficult variants of previous bosses, and I found these pretty tough. The rolling ball levels here were really superb.

    As usual with Switch games, the game doesn't implement achievements/trophies on Switch even though they are available on other platforms, which means the Switch is missing content.

    The framerate was quite consistent during gameplay, but did occasionally dip in some of the later difficult levels. The physics becomes less stable at low framerates making these levels a bit more challenging.

    It took me just over a couple of days to complete. Overall I quite enjoyed playing it.
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  6. Feb 22, 2021
    8
    I tried this game in Game Pass and wasn’t sure what to expect. Mostly I was intending to try out the new FPS boost mode on the Series X, butI tried this game in Game Pass and wasn’t sure what to expect. Mostly I was intending to try out the new FPS boost mode on the Series X, but the game hooked me. It’s classic 3D platformer in the same vein as games like Banjo Kazooie. The game is divided into 6 worlds with different themes and within each world there are individual levels and puzzles. The platforming levels are a nice mix of open 3D levels, 2D sides scrolling levels, and a few auto running levels.

    I enjoyed most of what the game had to offer. I’d say most of the game is on the easy side, but there were a few challenging spots and fights. Overall I’d recommend the game to anyone that enjoys 3D platformers and will play a sequel if one is released.
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  7. Dec 20, 2019
    3
    I loved this game for the first 3 hours I played. The characters are charming, the worlds are beautiful, but then it came time I wanted toI loved this game for the first 3 hours I played. The characters are charming, the worlds are beautiful, but then it came time I wanted to play a different game for a little bit. I didn’t see a way to save so I assumed it autosaved, it being a game that’s over 6 hours to play I thought it was a safe assumption. But no when I loaded the game back up I was back at world one with just the clovers I got form beating the tutorial. I didn’t know if this was a glitch or I just closed the game at a game time so I replayed the game and even got the second to last world. Then I spent a bit trying to make sure it would save. I exited though the main menu option and loaded it up again and all seemed well. Then I closed the software to open another game. When I went back to finish the game I was back at the beginning again!!!! I can beat the game in one sitting but at this point, I don’t want too!!!! The last 2 worlds aren’t worth going though the majority of the game for a 3rd time. I wanted to complete this game, but what’s the point if all my data will just be deleted again? It really ruined the game for me. Expand

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