Canvaleon

 Wii U
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. Nintendo Life
    Aug 5, 2015
    60
    We really wanted to love Canvaleon, but grinding for resources, one-hit deaths and some wonky design choices makes this an uneven experience. It's a fresh idea that needed a better execution, but could prove to be a hit with anyone who can look past its flaws.
  2. Vandal
    Sep 27, 2015
    55
    Canvaleon is beautiful and clever, but its execution isn't as good as we wanted. Still, if you're looking for a challenge, Canvaleon might be your game.
  3. XGN
    Aug 11, 2015
    55
    Canvaleon freshly combines platforming with stealth gameplay. Unfortunately, the sheer difficulty and the lack of general direction make the game more frustrating than fun.
  5. Cubed3
    Nov 5, 2015
    50
    Honestly, Canvaleon a pretty good game, with some solid presentation and gameplay, but it's slightly let down by a lack of conveyance and a devilish difficulty.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Aug 12, 2015
    50
    The idea was sound, but the execution lacks a considerable amount of care in integrating the gameplay mechanics. It's frustrating but not really compelling, and it doesn't grow on the player even when given time.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 3, 2015
    45
    Canvaleon is a disappointing game. While it gives you some sense of freedom and good controls, the title's unforgiving nature makes this journey a very bitter one.
  8. FNintendo
    Aug 31, 2015
    40
    Canvaleon could be an example of a fine idea and concept which suffer from its implementation. Its platforming mechanics and controls are very well executed but the cumbersome details which impose endless grinding and the need for drawing skills beyond what is expected in the videogaming medium make this a work that is very difficult to enjoy, not to mention redundant.
  9. Brash Games
    Aug 30, 2015
    40
    This game was a valiant effort in trying something new. I think fundamentally there was a good idea behind this game, it just wasn’t put into practice well.

Awards & Rankings

40
#40 Best Wii U Game of 2015
29
#29 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
39
#39 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

User Reviews

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
  1. RaidenH
    Jul 24, 2015
    8
    This is a difficult game. Really.

    It has no mercy, but without resorting to cheap traps. If you die (and you will die a lot, because the    This is a difficult game. Really.

    It has no mercy, but without resorting to cheap traps. If you die (and you will die a lot, because the character dies when receiving A SINGLE HIT) it is almost guaranteed that you died because you failed at something (even the game over screen says "You Failed" instead of "You Died" or "Game Over").

    The game always gives you hints. If an enemy might fall on you, it drops dust, if there is a trap-like enemy that comes out of the floor, there will be a shaking monticule that clashes a lot with the environment, if there is an enemy that shoots you, you can see it before it sees you...

    But to notice all of this you MUST advance and proceed with caution. This is a STEALTH game, if you try to steamroll through it you gonna die A LOT. Regardless, this is a game that rewards highly your skills and your critical thinking.

    I'm sure lots of reviews will lower this game's score because of its difficulty (I already have seen two that do this), but trust me, it is very rewarding, and reviewers should consider this challenge positively.

    It has been a lot since I had a really tough time with a platformer that wasn't of the likes of "Cat Mario" or "I Wanna Be The Guy" (that are plainly unfair, unlike Canvaleon). I am enjoying this game so far (I'm near the end) and I think the camouflage-painting thing is a neat aspect.

    I really recommend this, it even made me create a Metacritic user.    … Full Review »
  2. MaBarbossa
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    Great and fun little game! It surprises me how reviewers gave it such a low score. This game can be very hard (even frustrating) at times, butGreat and fun little game! It surprises me how reviewers gave it such a low score. This game can be very hard (even frustrating) at times, but I can't see how this is a negative for this game in particular and a positive for others.

    It has challenging gameplay and a very original mechanic with the camouflage system. Music is pretty good, and art style too. Animations could be better (more frames), but this is an indie studio first game, so I give you that.

    The game has also lots of replay value and collectibles (I'm stuck getting all the CDs in the game, I can't find one in the desert world and that's what I need to 100% the game, If you know where it is please go to GameFAQs and tell me)    … Full Review »
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