Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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  • Summary: Guacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters. Guacamelee builds upon the classic open-world Metroid-vania styleGuacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters. Guacamelee builds upon the classic open-world Metroid-vania style of games, by adding a strong melee combat component, a new dimension switching mechanic, and cooperative same-screen multiplayer for the entire story. The game also blurs the boundaries between combat and platforming by making many of the moves useful and necessary for both of these.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Nintendojo
    Jul 28, 2014
    100
    The game makes extensive use of a mechanic reminiscent of the best 2D Zelda titles and familiar sounding riffs feature in the music from time to time. It’s pleasing, and a significant achievement then, that none of this is at the expense of Guacamelee’s own identity.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Jul 7, 2014
    90
    If you're an action platformer fan with quick thumbs, this is a must-buy.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 1, 2014
    90
    Guacamelee is a fantastic Metroid-inspired platformer that shouldn’t be missed.
  4. CalmDownTom
    Jul 10, 2014
    90
    All in all, if you’ve never played Guacamelee then this updated version is the one you should jump into, but fans of the original shouldn’t miss out on the Super Turbo Championship Edition either as it offers enough upgrades and content to stand apart and above what came before.
  5. GameOver.gr
    Jul 29, 2014
    90
    This superb “metroidvania” game just got even better. The higher resolution, the added content and its stellar design will keep you hooked for hours.
  6. Cubed3
    Aug 10, 2014
    90
    Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition is a well put together piece of software with a great attention to little details, set in a universe of folklore and culture which is exotic enough in the video game industry to feel highly original, and with a huge deal of humour thrown into the mix for good measure.
  7. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jul 21, 2014
    80
    Guacameele: Super Turbo Championship Edition is the definitive version of Guacamelee. It not only covers the extra levels, but also provides new skills and new opponents.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. BROstoise
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    Looks like 10 users, possibility made by the same person, gave this game zeroes, and 5 users said all of the reviews were Real mature,Looks like 10 users, possibility made by the same person, gave this game zeroes, and 5 users said all of the reviews were Real mature, as**oles.

    Because of these false reviews, please only take into account the written reviews.

    There are a few things I'd like to add to my previous one as well.

    The combat is amazing. Blending atracks, specials and throws all into a wonderful, flowing vortex of violene. The platforming is also genius, with the short invincibility dash and the dimension swap.

    There were 2 complaints with the original game: too hard and too short. This version added 2 new areas and a boss, thus negating the short argument, and added El Intenso, an optional feature which temporarily made Juan fast and super strong. A fully upgraded El Intenso could TEAR THOUGH the final boss. If you still want a challenge, you can never use this feature, as it's optional.    … Expand
  2. Jackmiller
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Awesome game with cool art style and a badass gameplay I can't get enough of this game
  4. kasparius
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    I expected to like this game, I am a Metroidvania and platform game fan and the reviews seemed to indicate that this would be up my alley.I expected to like this game, I am a Metroidvania and platform game fan and the reviews seemed to indicate that this would be up my alley. However, I was expecting a game that had a retro feel and might be limited by a derivative nature. I was gladly mistaken, this game has personality galore and a gameplay system that is entirely its own. What is truly remarkable is how polished the game mechanics are. The game can be hard, but it is never due to poor game design, just like the best Nintendo games.

    I find it interesting that the negative ratings have not bothered to write a review, unless you are truly hopeless at platform games, there is absolutely no possible way to think this game is bad. The amount of creativity and hard work put into the level design and gameplay is astounding, and the guys at DrinkBox Studios are to be applauded.

    If you like platform or Metroidvania games, or just great games in general. Don't miss this one, it's a triumph. It's a little short, but for a downloadable game at a reasonable price, you get way more than you pay for. And if you chose to get every item in the game, you will be challenged by some seriously devilish platform and combat challenge.    … Expand
  5. JJTX
    Apr 8, 2019
    9
    Guacamelee! is a superb action-adventure platformer that does everything right: tight controls, colorful visuals, clever level design, aGuacamelee! is a superb action-adventure platformer that does everything right: tight controls, colorful visuals, clever level design, a catchy soundtrack, and a great sense of humor. There are plenty of Easter eggs on hand, especially for fans of the best-known games in the 8- and 16-bit eras. Highly recommended.… Expand
  6. Popyui
    Jun 6, 2015
    9
    This game is really awesome, I know about Mexcian history and culture and I had all kinds of memories from my history class like Hunab Ku theThis game is really awesome, I know about Mexcian history and culture and I had all kinds of memories from my history class like Hunab Ku the supreme Mayan god.
    If you are Mexican or you just like 2D fighting-puzzle games this game is for you.    … Expand
  7. PhoneTheo
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    There is so much to like about this game, the art style, the story, the combat, the platforming, the references, the metroidvania style andThere is so much to like about this game, the art style, the story, the combat, the platforming, the references, the metroidvania style and the backtracking. In this game, the backtracking adds the feel of exploration to an interesting world. If only the game was longer, i feel that it ends way too early and could have had so much more content in it. The DLC adds some pretty inter… Expand
  8. Kcon
    Feb 15, 2019
    5
    Good game with some issues, like near impossible jumps, that being said, the combat is very good, the story and pacing are good, if it wasntGood game with some issues, like near impossible jumps, that being said, the combat is very good, the story and pacing are good, if it wasnt for the near impossible and often required jumps.… Expand

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