Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Hobby Consolas
    Jan 27, 2020
    85
    An efective, joyful and funny proposal that updates the classic arcade gameplay from the 80s and 90s with adventure elements from the metroidvania genre, lots of humor and a polished pixel art, that moves like a fish in the water between a doable challenge and a fair difficulty game.
  2. IGN Spain
    Jan 29, 2020
    81
    Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge has given us some fun moments without spending much money. The first big surprise of the Spanish indie development in 2020.
  3. Screen Rant
    Jan 29, 2020
    80
    Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge is a goofy, challenging, and oddly charming 2D scroller that is heavily inspired by retro video games.
  5. Vandal
    Jan 30, 2020
    78
    Willy Jetman is a good choice if you’re looking for a 90’s-inspired adventure that combines several genres. It needs something more unique as it evolves, but overall there is a lot of fun to be had.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Feb 27, 2020
    70
    It makes things a little repetitive unless you have faith in your ability not to die – which is hard because Willy isn't the most resilient little guy, dying in two or three hits from pretty much every enemy in the early game, when the experience is in its formative stages. Despite these little drawbacks, we were impressed with Willy Jetman. It rises above its derivative title and offers an attractive, intricate, very much hand-crafted Metroidvania-lite experience.
  7. Meristation
    Feb 18, 2020
    70
    Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge is a fun old-school metroidvania that features good characters, a diverse array of weapons and a solid implementation of the jetpack as the main mechanic. There are some difficulty spikes along the way and it's world lacks visual variety, but the good mostly surpasses the bad.
  8. TheGamer
    Feb 6, 2020
    70
    It's not perfect, but Willy Jetman has plenty to offer people looking for a retro-inspired game that doesn't take itself too seriously. If you're willing to look past its rough edges, you'll find yourself having a good time.
  9. The Digital Fix
    Jan 30, 2020
    70
    Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge is a charming indie shooter with plenty of adventures to be had, but its repetitive music, inconsistent controls and surprising difficulty curve hold it back slightly. Worth a look if you enjoy a challenge, and a quirky story.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Arrasser
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Definitely addictive. If you can, play it with the Pro Controller on the TV. Lovely graphics (that reminds me a bit of Terraria), action and aDefinitely addictive. If you can, play it with the Pro Controller on the TV. Lovely graphics (that reminds me a bit of Terraria), action and a good sense of humour telling the story.
    WARNING: don't be fooled by its beautiful and friendly graphics, it's a quite challenging game and sometimes you may get stucked, but if you get the correct weapon it will be easier.    … Full Review »
  2. Meeleepit
    Mar 19, 2020
    6
    For some reason i just love jet pack games.

    Willy Jetman executes this perfectly. At points its a bit hard to execute jump,jet pack and    For some reason i just love jet pack games.

    Willy Jetman executes this perfectly. At points its a bit hard to execute jump,jet pack and shooting at the same time but over time you will adapt.

    The pixel art is stunning,soundtrack quirky and funky.

    Characters pulls you into the story quite nicely.

    One of those pick up for a quick play type of game.

    i recommend to give it a go.    … Full Review »
  3. BigBoos
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    Willy Jetman is a game with a playability of the classics. Once you play it, you stay longer.
    Colorful graphics and lots of fun.
    On switch    Willy Jetman is a game with a playability of the classics. Once you play it, you stay longer.
    Colorful graphics and lots of fun.
    On switch it looks great!    … Full Review »
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