Squidlit

 Switch
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 1, 2020
    70
    The next time it's a rainy afternoon and you're feeling stressed, you could do a lot worse than sinking a couple of dollars into the eShop and spending half an hour as a little green squid. [Issue #45 – March/April 2020, p. 23]
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  2. Switch Player
    Feb 10, 2020
    70
    If you have an inkling for retro platformers, Squidlit is a must-have for the Switch. The overall aesthetic perfectly captures the essence of what made the Game Boy successful, although it is let down by the gameplay elements, which offer little challenge.
  3. GamingTrend
    Jan 27, 2020
    70
    While the length will no doubt be a problem for those hankering for the Game Boy platformer days, Squidlit does enough with what’s given to create a lovely homage to the beloved handheld games of the 90s, featuring a charming personality and fun presentation.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Jan 28, 2020
    30
    The eShop listing for Squidlit advertises that it “ does everything it can to be as accurate to the original hardware as possible,” and while that may be true, I can’t think of a Game Boy title that would be less appealing or enjoyable than Squidlit. There are only one or two interesting uses of its core gameplay mechanic and no discernable challenge in any of its stages. If your favourite genre is retro platformers in that familiar yellow-green that feature squids for protagonists, Save me Mr Tako is an infinitely better game. Even if you have a religious attachment and nostalgia for all things Game Boy, Squidlit just ain’t it, Chief.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. a_sandwich
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game that will make you smile. Simple but fun gameplay, adorable characters, and really catchy music.
  2. Vcgriffin
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This is a fun, silly old school game boy game of the original style. It's like sliding a cart in a playing something old, albeit more sudoThis is a fun, silly old school game boy game of the original style. It's like sliding a cart in a playing something old, albeit more sudo retro and therefore more fun.
    Talk to the squids, play in one go (it's short and you can just leave the switch on, you couldn't do that with a Gameboy layden with batteries back in the day) get to the castle, maybe    … Full Review »
  3. MrMagbrant
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    I'm going to be honest, I love this game to bits. (Haha, gettit?) While it is relatively short, it's price is low enough to still justify youI'm going to be honest, I love this game to bits. (Haha, gettit?) While it is relatively short, it's price is low enough to still justify you buying it. It has a fun core mechanic of jumping above enemies and spraying them with ink to neutralize them, and a beautiful visual design to go with it. The audio is lovely as well, just like having our main character bump up and down in time with the beat. But to me, a certain highlight of this is it's cuteness. The little introductory dialogue and the few npcs I met along the way brightened up my day with their little quips and adorable designs. If you're looking for challenging plattformer, then you better look elsewhere, but if you're just looking for a good time, I definetly recommend this game!… Full Review »
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