Octahedron: Transfixed Edition

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
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  1. B-Bog
    Sep 25, 2019
    8
    First off, @Walhalla: Buddy, I think you reviewed the wrong game here. ;) Moving on...

    Stumbled upon the demo for this by accident in the eShop, gave it go and was immediately hooked. I love the neon-disco aesthetic and pulsing elctronic soundtrack. Definitely not recommended for epileptics, though :P Octahedron does what a lot of great games do: It focuses on a single core mechanic,    First off, @Walhalla: Buddy, I think you reviewed the wrong game here. ;) Moving on...

    Stumbled upon the demo for this by accident in the eShop, gave it go and was immediately hooked. I love the neon-disco aesthetic and pulsing elctronic soundtrack. Definitely not recommended for epileptics, though :P

    Octahedron does what a lot of great games do: It focuses on a single core mechanic, perfects it, and sqeezes as much potential and variation out of it as possible. The game is essentially a vertical disco-platformer with a twist: You can summon a platform mid-jump and surf on it at the same height for a little while. How many times you can do this without touching the ground again depends on the level you're playing (for most of the levels it's two platforms, but it could also be up to 50, or even more in the end-game). As said above, this core mechanic gets twisted and varied in A LOT of very creative ways, so the game really never gets boring.

    Music plays a big role in the presentation, but it's not really a rhythm game in the sense that your inputs are only valid if they happen along to the beat. Enemies and obstacles might move to the rhythm, but you're free to move as you like.

    Octahedron can be quite challenging, but it never feels unfair. You're always in control and you'll always know what your mistake was and how you can improve, so there's always motivation to finish the level, even if it takes a lot of tries. Besides just plainly getting to the end of the levels, there are collectibles, bonuses for not losing any lives, speedrunning challenges, and unlockable higher difficulties for all your hardcore gamer needs. Even without this stuff, the game has lot of replay value because it's just fun to play, and even more fun if you get good at it and can really flow through a level in a cool and smooth way.

    Overall, I would really encourage everybody who owns a Switch to download the free demo and to give Octahedron a chance. I really like it and to me, it's a breath of fresh air that is more than welcome in the platforming genre.    … Expand
  2. Walhalla
    Jun 18, 2019
    5
    Another game, which should not be released on the Switch. Somehow, a lot of switch games are worst or at least "as good as" the mobile phone games. This is one of them...
    https://youtu.be/0hV5bOcxHvU
  3. ebb
    Feb 14, 2021
    2
    **** level design combined with **** controls... great visuals though. but overall not fun
  4. Sephiroth_X
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    I play since 1983 and always open to new & fresh ideas, for me that´s part of videogaming, being a kid of the 80s 90s this truly felt like a gift for me, if you are into electronic dance music and loved going back in the day to electronic parties, THIS is for you, even if you´re not that much into video games, this starts simple and gets more challenging and fun as you advance. I boughtI play since 1983 and always open to new & fresh ideas, for me that´s part of videogaming, being a kid of the 80s 90s this truly felt like a gift for me, if you are into electronic dance music and loved going back in the day to electronic parties, THIS is for you, even if you´re not that much into video games, this starts simple and gets more challenging and fun as you advance. I bought this two times just to show my appreciation and cheers to the creative minds behind the game design and soundtrack.… Expand

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#100 Best Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Switch Player
    Feb 24, 2020
    70
    Octahedron is a difficult platformer which will entertain an audience due to its acclaimed soundtrack and inventive gameplay. Its visual presentation will make it difficult to get into for many, but there’s a solid platform challenge at hand here.
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  2. Cubed3
    Apr 8, 2019
    80
    Octahedron: Transfixed Edition is a brilliantly realised visual and audible artistic creation that demanded a lot of effort to bring to Switch, while preserving perfect performance in both modes. It is a resounding success on that front. Gameplay is also extremely tight and responsive, and the concept itself is addicting... in small doses.
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  3. God is a Geek
    Mar 8, 2019
    75
    It’s engaging and interesting, but not a game for those looking for a quick casual bounce around. This is an experience best played with headphones, greasy palms from the precise jumping, and sweaty forehead from the concentration. It’s not a revolutionary game, but it does what it sets out to do very nicely indeed.
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