Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan

 Switch
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Switch Player
    Dec 9, 2019
    80
    Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan has great playability, keeping things challenging and allowing you to re-challenge main bosses. It’s just a few glitches that hinder the gameplay and subtract from the experience, yet it still remains extraordinarily fun.
  2. Video Chums
    Sep 21, 2019
    80
    Retro-inspired 2D platformers simply don't get much better than Sydney Hunter so grab your whip and get ready for a great time.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Sep 11, 2019
    70
    None of it quite meshes together as effortlessly as the games from which it takes influence, and there are some minor frustrations to take note of. Primarily, unlocking new levels requires a set number of crystal skulls which are hidden among stone blocks – these can be quite tricky to find on your first visit, so you’ll likely need to replay levels two, or maybe even three times to unlock enough to progress further, which can prove irritating after a while.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 19, 2019
    65
    While the adventure held my attention for a little while, eventually the backtracking and repetition wore me down. Those looking for a demanding action-platformer with Metroidvania elements may find buried treasure here. Others are just as likely to find Sydney Hunter full of fool’s gold.

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
  1. MPeterson
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is a fun action platformer that harken back to the retro games. It has elements that you maySydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is a fun action platformer that harken back to the retro games. It has elements that you may recognize from the Mega Man series, Castlevania series, with some others mixed in. The music is catchy, and the level designs are solid. The game is challenging, yet fair, and the difficulty makes it even that much more rewarding to beat. The story is interesting with the Mayan backdrop, and you can tell that the team did their research on the Mayan mythology. I also really enjoyed the humour in the game. I definitely recommend Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.… Full Review »
  2. scottTHEscammer
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    If you're looking for a great platformer to take you back to the era of blowing in your games to make them work....look no further!
  3. sbahman
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! The graphics and playability are an awesome throwback to the retro good old days. The story is very well thought out and is aAmazing game! The graphics and playability are an awesome throwback to the retro good old days. The story is very well thought out and is a really fun adventure. The soundtrack is amazing. I’m really happy I picked this one up, highly recommend!… Full Review »
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