Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

 Wii U
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. FNintendo
    Jul 27, 2014
    90
    Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, a title as long and exaggerated as the fun and entertainment this game provides. One of the Wii U’s best works, Guacamelee’s enhanced version plays like a a “metroidvania” type of game and fills the spaces with a delightful atmosphere, an exquisite artistic component and an affection which is set to grow in the player’s heart.
  6. 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.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Jul 7, 2014
    90
    If you're an action platformer fan with quick thumbs, this is a must-buy.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 1, 2014
    90
    Guacamelee is a fantastic Metroid-inspired platformer that shouldn’t be missed.
  9. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Aug 8, 2014
    87
    It looks good, it plays good, it probably even tastes good. You fingers will dance across the pad like tiny digital ballerinas as you suplex your way to victory. [Sept 2014, p.86]
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  10. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Wii U Game of 2014
13
#13 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
11
#11 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 152 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 152
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 152
  3. Negative: 22 out of 152
  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.    … Full Review »
  2. xxAcesHighxx
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    Not only is Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition a fabulous Metroidvania style platformer with an emphasis on deeply satisfying 2DNot only is Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition a fabulous Metroidvania style platformer with an emphasis on deeply satisfying 2D brawling, it gets just about everything else right too! With beautiful art, a great soundtrack, nuanced platforming, and gameplay that's both challenging and savagely addictive, all the ingredients required to make a truly great videogame are present and correct here. And with all the new STCE content — including the awesome Intenso power-up — DrinkBox's delicious scroller represents stunning value too.

    So we now know that it's a great game, but how does Guacamelee! compare to similarly specced eShop titles from Wii U's rapidly expanding library? In a word, well. Exceptionally well in fact. It provides a stiffer, more rewarding challenge than fellow Metroidvania themed adventure, Knytt Underground. It's more expansive and packs in much more content than Ubisoft's gorgeous 2D quest 'em-up, Child of Light. And it's far classier and rounded than DuckTales Remastered. But perhaps most telling of all, for me it's even prettier than one of the very finest, most beautiful 2D platformers of the last decade — Rayman Legends! While I don't doubt that many will find that last statement particularly controversial, that doesn't make it any less true.

    And similarly to the escapades of Ubisofts limbless mascot in his latest Origins and Legends adventures, DrinkBox has created a wonderfully playful and utterly gorgeous, toon-themed world that's every bit as wonderfully unique as it is beautiful to behold.

    Whether you're fourteen or forty-four, Guacamelee! STCE is an wonderfully compelling and wholly essential download that represents eShop gaming at it's astonishing best. And if you hadn't guessed already, I simply cannot recommend it highly enough!

    9.5 out of 10

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  3. ricklongo
    Jul 21, 2014
    9
    Metroidvania fans on the Wii U, rejoice: the e-Shop just got what must be the best title in the genre since the olds days of, well, MetroidMetroidvania fans on the Wii U, rejoice: the e-Shop just got what must be the best title in the genre since the olds days of, well, Metroid and Castlevania.

    Taking place on a colorful, vibrant, video-game-reference-filled version of the Mexican countryside, Guacamelee puts you in the shoes of Juan, an agave farmer who ends up transforming into a supernatural luchador. In the story, Juan has to rescue his childhood sweetheart, El Presidente's daughter, from the evil skeleton charro Carlos Calaca. What could be a boring damsel-in-distress story quickly turns into something else entirely, thanks to top-notch writing and loads of funny and interesting characters.

    While the setting and storyline set the scenery wonderfully, it's when it comes to gameplay that Guacamelee soars to classic heights. You'll be treated to all the tried-and-true elements of Metroidvania games, including unlockable powers, special costumes, immersive exploration with loads of secrets and extremely enjoyable backtracking. True to the luchador theme, however, combat is its own thing here. There are combos, dodging, dimension-swapping and great implementation of every newfound power into the system. The overall game design is a thing of beauty, with every small element finding its rightful place among the title's many challenges.

    Speaking of challenge, be prepared: this is a hard game that, unlike so many titles these days, doesn't cater to the lower common denominator. But like pretty much everything else in display, the learning curve is implemented astonishingly well, easing you into the requirements that come with every new power. There are plenty of checkpoints, too, meaning you won't have to replay entire sections just because you missed a specially tricky jump.

    As the long subtitle suggests, this version of Guacamelee is one step ahead of the original that came to PC and Playstation 3 last year. There are massive new sections, including a flowering canal and an ominous volcano, both complete with new villages, NPCs, collectibles and sidequests. These are seamlessly integrated into the open-ended adventure, and seem to significantly boost the overall playtime (I finished the game in 9 hours, but needed a total of 17 hours to get to the true ending). Also incorporated in the core game here is the previously-DLC area of El Infierno, which, as a minigame-heavy section rather than a massive explorable one, is one of the game's few letdowns.

    Guacamelee is a title that keeps surprising you all of the way, making it one of the best 2D exploration experiences I've ever encountered. There is even an especially juicy set of collectibles that only become available very late in the game, when you're already thinking the content is about to run out. 2014 has already been quite a year for the Wii U e-Shop, and Guacamelee is definitely one of its crowning jewels.

    Rating: 9.5    … Full Review »
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