Venture Kid

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

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  1. GamerGuysNGals
    May 10, 2019
    9
    "Venture Kid"
    Reviewed by: Carless Yen
    Developer: Snikkabo AS Publisher: FDG Entertainment Platforms: Steam, Switch When you first see Venture Kid it is impossible to think it wasn't inspired by the iconic Mega-Man games. So many similarities from the look of the main character, the enemies, from collecting power-ups from bosses. So many things that really mirror the original    "Venture Kid"
    Reviewed by: Carless Yen
    Developer: Snikkabo AS
    Publisher: FDG Entertainment
    Platforms: Steam, Switch

    When you first see Venture Kid it is impossible to think it wasn't inspired by the iconic Mega-Man games. So many similarities from the look of the main character, the enemies, from collecting power-ups from bosses. So many things that really mirror the original classic. Is that so bad though? It surely wasn't to me. I really loved playing this title, and couldn't step away from it.
    You play as Andy a young kid trying to stop the evil Dr. Teklov from building a dangerous weapon disguised in his fortress in space. Sounds a lot like Mega-Man there as well i know. You battle through 9 levels all with unique levels and bosses. I actually enjoyed some of the bosses more then original Mega-Man bosses. Some really made you think and prepare for them. Bosses like giant cats, Grim Reapers, and even Mummies. I won't spoil any more, but they are really cool, and fit the level designs well. The power-ups you receive from them are different as well. Things like double jump, bottle rockets, boomerangs come in handy as you make your way through the levels.
    The level design is great. It is very much 8bit with awesome chip tune from Matt Creamer. Some of the levels I enjoyed more then Mega-Man as well being that there are more then one direction you can choose to go. Many secrets are hidden, and that is a very pleasant change to the genre.
    There are also different modes to be played, and even a easy mode for the newbies to Mega-Man clones. Something I very much think was needed, because some of the Mega-Man franchises felt nearly impossible to complete at times. I think it does very well in emulating all the things we love about the original at a very affordable price. The game is a little short I give it that, but there is tons of replay value, from finding all the hidden items, to just being so fun you'll certainly return to it over and over. I really see this being a game people would enjoy speed running as well. Especially Nintendo fans.

    Pros: Great Chip tune music
    Unique Bosses and Power-ups
    Plenty of replay and speed running potential
    A very good Mega-Man clone
    Spot on controls on all Plats
    Tons of hidden items

    Cons: I really can't think of anything but game length

    Overall: 9.3 One of the best Mega-Man clones out there. great introduction to the genre for young fans. A can't miss for fans Nintendo fans.    … Expand
  2. Switchindiefix
    May 16, 2019
    7
    What do I think of Venture Kid? It is very reminiscent of the Mega-Man games with its level structure and always ending with a difficult boss. With said boss rewarding you with an item that empowers you to beat the next boss. Each power helps you move little closer to your goal, but I would have liked to have seen more creativity in some weapons.

    There’s a range of different modes to    What do I think of Venture Kid? It is very reminiscent of the Mega-Man games with its level structure and always ending with a difficult boss. With said boss rewarding you with an item that empowers you to beat the next boss. Each power helps you move little closer to your goal, but I would have liked to have seen more creativity in some weapons.

    There’s a range of different modes to play such as Classic, Adventure and Survival mode. As well as one hidden mode to unlock.

    There’s even extra incentives to keep playing after you’ve beaten the game. For instance there’s treasure hidden in every level and even achievements to unlock.

    My only real negatives are there are no online leaderboards for speed-running runs or survival mode. Furthermore, I would of liked to have seen extra content with a more lasting appeal.

    The game does offer 3 difficultly settings if you want to increase the difficulty of your runs. However, for most veterans of platforming titles, Venture Kid will be completed in few hours at most.

    It’s not the most in-depth platformer and takes inspiration from other well known platforming heroes. Nevertheless, I can’t deny that I’ve enjoyed my time with Venture Kid. It’s a pleasant romp through some good old fashioned platforming.

    And with a cheap price point, I think its worth picking up.    … Expand
  3. Trebbe
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    Great Platform Game inspired by the Mega Man Series. Nice Gameplay, very charming Level-Design, beautiful Soundtrack. Summarized: The Game is a lot of fun!
  4. IndyDaddio
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Addictive and challenging 8-bit platform, run and gun homage to Mega Man. Probably my favorite in the genre. Plus, it has multiple modes and difficulty levels to round out the gameplay and make it enjoyable for anyone. And the music, some of my favorite chip tune tracks ever.
  5. Megamanfreak
    Mar 14, 2020
    8
    A really good Game, inspired by Mega Man. It makes fun! Cool Music and lovely Gameplay.

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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Cubed3
    Oct 3, 2019
    50
    For short, nostalgic blasts of fun Venture Kid succeeds in almost every respect. While there's fun to be had here, it's painfully clear that, just like playing the game itself, everything is just going through the motions. The excellent soundtrack may even be enough to warrant a dabble, but with nothing new brought to the table, there's no reason to spend your hard earned cash, when the games that this owes so much to its design and creation can be purchased. There are a lot worse than this, sure, but be aware that once completed the first time, multiple revisits are unlikely. Fun? Certainly, but with little variation in gameplay or level design there is not enough for this to stay interesting in the long term. With a little more risk-taking in development, a craving of individuality, and a creative spark, Venture Kid could have gone far.
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  2. GameSpace
    May 18, 2019
    60
    If you are looking for a stroll down Mega Man-memory lane, Venture Kid offers a solid nostalgia trip down the side streets of the genre’s general neighborhood. Platforming feels tuned to the best examples of the era. Taking heavy influence from classic NES titles, Venture Kid captures the 8-bit age with pitch perfection, even if it misses the mark in other places.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    May 14, 2019
    60
    All in all, Venture Kid is a retro platformer that plays fairly well, but lacks the excitement or inspiration of the Mega Man series it tried to model. With such a wide spectrum of games in this genre that push the limits of what an action-platformer is capable of, something so vanilla is going to get lost and overlooked. Unless this is the first such game you’ve ever played, you’ve likely seen everything offered here somewhere else.
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