Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

 Wii U
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 152 Ratings

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  1. TheDarkKnight22
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    There 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 interestingThere 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 interesting costumes and it actually changes up some of the less interesting parts of the game from the original release. for 15 bucks this is a must have, no matter what console you own, even if you want to get the original ps vita or ps3 game, it is worth it… Expand
  2. kaduvrp
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    I would just like to point out that I've never written a review here on Metacritic. But this game deserves this, and even more. It's one of those games that completely removes you from your regular life until you finish it for the first time. I still haven't gotten to the end of it, but I'll do that as soon as possible. Man, I've stopped playing Pokémon X and South Park: The Stick of TruthI would just like to point out that I've never written a review here on Metacritic. But this game deserves this, and even more. It's one of those games that completely removes you from your regular life until you finish it for the first time. I still haven't gotten to the end of it, but I'll do that as soon as possible. Man, I've stopped playing Pokémon X and South Park: The Stick of Truth only to play this gem. I regret NOTHING!… Expand
  3. headspacej
    Aug 18, 2014
    9
    Pretty fantastic game that also gets frustrating at times. The save points seem to be totally random, and you'll regularly return to the game to find that you somehow lost the progress you made in a previous visit. The maps and guidance are generally ok, but occasionally you get stuck with no recourse. But the battling and the exploration are done extremely well -- lots off of fun and veryPretty fantastic game that also gets frustrating at times. The save points seem to be totally random, and you'll regularly return to the game to find that you somehow lost the progress you made in a previous visit. The maps and guidance are generally ok, but occasionally you get stuck with no recourse. But the battling and the exploration are done extremely well -- lots off of fun and very tight controls, with extra abilities being added in a smart way. Definitely recommended.… Expand
  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. 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 gameI 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. dmelendez34
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    There is no reason this game should have a 6.8 average user score! This game is so much fun to play. I know Spanish so that makes this game even cooler for me. I love all the throwback fan service to old NES players like myself.

    I had fun going through the world and picking up new skills and reading the story line. I had a tough time with some of the combos I practiced with the    There is no reason this game should have a 6.8 average user score! This game is so much fun to play. I know Spanish so that makes this game even cooler for me. I love all the throwback fan service to old NES players like myself.

    I had fun going through the world and picking up new skills and reading the story line. I had a tough time with some of the combos I practiced with the rooster, but overall I was able to put together some sweet combos after some practice.

    I am 5 hours into the game and have not passed it yet. I haven't enjoyed playing this game in co-op mode but I imagine it makes it more fun.

    If you are into games that make you laugh. that are visually pleasing, and that are tons of fun, then you can't go wrong with this game.    … Expand
  6. LeeTSimba
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing Guacamelee STCE was a fun experience. As soon as I started the game I was drawn in by the art style and then shortly after the music. The gameplay started of simple but got addictive quickly as I got new ways to fight. The gameplay was very fun and whenever I turned on my Wii U I would only go to play it. by using a color coded system on enemies allowing them to only be hit by Juan's special moves that match that color added interest to the game. The variety of enemies was not too large but enough considering the short length of the game. As far as story goes it's somewhat disappointing and feels anti climactic. The story was about Juan finding his childhood friend and save her from being used as a sacrifice by the enemy who took over hell. In the end you stop his assault but your friend dies. That is not a good ending considering how light hearted this game was. The game was very colorful and although it did have death, they were not seriously impacting considering the music was always light hearted at the times of these deaths. Another flaw in the story was the chicken who teaches you how to turn into a chicken. He is revealed to be the devil who lost control of hell to the main antagonist of the game. After he helps you he is not seen again. I expected that after I defeat the primary antagonist I would face of with the devil who thanked me for returning hell to him. There was no such battle. Just a sad clip show ending of Juan loosing his friend. The game play did not have much of a replay value but was still incredibly fun the first run. It wasn't color coded like on the playstation version but it was simple enough to recognize combos. 8.1 out of 10. Which is pretty good for a $15 game.… Expand
  7. apa-sl
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Fantastic art style (love Mexican art & their approach to the topic of death), light but nice story, very nice platformer - sometime you can sweat ;) and cool fighting systems, I've started to dig deeper with the combo system.

    A small indie masterpiece. Hopefully authors will give us another great production in the future :)
  8. 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 the supreme Mayan god.
    If you are Mexican or you just like 2D fighting-puzzle games this game is for you.
  9. 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, 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,    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
  10. xxAcesHighxx
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    Not 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 presentNot 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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  11. lord_ettorillo
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    Simplemente increíble! Superó mis expectativas por mucho. Excelentes gráficos y música, pero no sólo eso sino una buena historia llena de guiños de juegos clásicos y una detallada referencia constante de la cultura mexicana. Si lo juegas en español incluye una traducción implacable que te sacará una que otra carcajada. Buena movilidad, buenos combos y variaciones cada que su es de nivel.Simplemente increíble! Superó mis expectativas por mucho. Excelentes gráficos y música, pero no sólo eso sino una buena historia llena de guiños de juegos clásicos y una detallada referencia constante de la cultura mexicana. Si lo juegas en español incluye una traducción implacable que te sacará una que otra carcajada. Buena movilidad, buenos combos y variaciones cada que su es de nivel. Efectivamente es un Metroidvania pero se burlan incluso de ello metiendo escenas parodia, además muuuy bien logrado. De lo mejor que he jugado de una compañía independiente y lo mejor, a un súper precio. Sí tienes WiiU definitivamente es un título que debes jugar. Las opción de 2 jugadores es un plus genial.… Expand
  12. 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, 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    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, 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    … Expand
  13. 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 wasnt for the near impossible and often required jumps.
  14. JJTX
    Apr 8, 2019
    9
    Guacamelee! 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.
  15. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 8, 2018
    8
    GUACAMELEE! SUPER TURBO CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION
    The definitive guacamelee
    Guacamelee is a metroidvania meats brawler game where you play as a luchador that sets out to save the daughter of el president And the super turbo championship edition makes this must play classic even better, expanding its world, adding bosses, abilities story and adding in about 2 extra hours of gameplay So if    GUACAMELEE! SUPER TURBO CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION
    The definitive guacamelee
    Guacamelee is a metroidvania meats brawler game where you play as a luchador that sets out to save the daughter of el president
    And the super turbo championship edition makes this must play classic even better, expanding its world, adding bosses, abilities story and adding in about 2 extra hours of gameplay
    So if you haven’t played guacamelee before, this is the version to get…
    This metroidvania took me around 6 and a half hours to complete and can be played with up to 4 player cooperatively…
    After hearing so many great things I as excited to go back and play this game before guacamelee 2 came out, and boy am I happy I did…
    admittedly guacamelee took so time to grow on me.. I didn’t instantly fall in love… at first I was a little confused why everyone loves it so much… sure the art style is nice and the game is full of humor.. But the gameplay, the platforming... it all felt super simple and button mashy… but as the game goes on it just gets better and better…
    no 2 hours of this game feels the same… the game slowly spoon feeds you new abilities that are mostly for traversing, allowing you to go back to past areas if you’d like for its collectables to help upgrade your health or endurance, but these also double as combat moves for the challenging and constantly engaging combat moments…
    the game increasingly gets challenging with both its platforming as well as with its enemies it introduces.. So you never feel like you’re just going through the motions... every minute of this game is engaging and keeps you hooked… there are costumes you can unlock to challenge you more or balance the character more towards your play style.. This is such a complete package from start to finish, a world that entices you to explore for its secrets, so many moments I would laugh out loud at the dialog, decently challenging bosses...
    I actually felt like bosses were more of the time to relax and breathe before you’re thrown back out into platforming through this world… guacamelee is wonderfully placed and is a must play game for platforming fans or metroidvania fans alike
    I give GUACAMELEE! SUPER TURBO CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  16. Roman_Jeros
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    Muy bueno, con interesantes mecánicas y divertido... Me encantaron las referencias a la cultura Mexicana... en general es un imprescindible para todo amante de los Metroidvanias...
  17. FabioC
    May 16, 2016
    10
    An awesome, fun, metroid inspired platform. A lot of secret, a pretty good learning curve, and a lot of quote from other games and movie. I'm replaying for the third time. I love this game!
  18. FrankoAmmo
    Aug 9, 2017
    8
    I’ve completed GSTCE last evening on the Wii U (Gamepad controls) and I gotta say I was quite impressed with the whole game. The levels are well designed and there are some clever passages. It took me about 11 hours to complete the game with 80% of the items (only got 3 orbs/those are hard to get). It gets quite hard towards the end of the game. Most of the bosses are simple, butI’ve completed GSTCE last evening on the Wii U (Gamepad controls) and I gotta say I was quite impressed with the whole game. The levels are well designed and there are some clever passages. It took me about 11 hours to complete the game with 80% of the items (only got 3 orbs/those are hard to get). It gets quite hard towards the end of the game. Most of the bosses are simple, but challenging. It would have been a perfect game for me if Juan could fight with his hands and shoot with a weapon as well. The controls/combos were pretty cool as well.… Expand
  19. kayhamed
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    I'm so sensitive about playing games, mostly to avoid wasting my time, so I admit That's what makes a GOOD game. I assure you that Guacamelee is a that type of GOOD game, whenever I remember it I feel good that I enjoyed it and my time wasn't squandered.
  20. Jackmiller
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Awesome game with cool art style and a badass gameplay I can't get enough of this game
  21. hirschlord
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    very good game , very good fights and nice world and quests ! its good that its available to find all secrets and its not to hard .
    very goood metroidvania
  22. Spiktra
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    So fun!!!



    Its sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fun.
  23. kirrwed
    Sep 30, 2020
    6
    This game was very fun for a while. The music and especially the art style and animation are enjoyable. The theology is quite fictional even though it borrows imagery from Mexico's Dia de los Muertos. At least the monk was a good guy and featured crucifixes positively.

    For fans of Axiom Verge type games, there is a system of going back to parts of the map to reach collectibles and    This game was very fun for a while. The music and especially the art style and animation are enjoyable. The theology is quite fictional even though it borrows imagery from Mexico's Dia de los Muertos. At least the monk was a good guy and featured crucifixes positively.

    For fans of Axiom Verge type games, there is a system of going back to parts of the map to reach collectibles and powerups once you've acquired certain skills. That part was enjoyable as well. For the most part, even the fighting worked well and incorporated certain punch styles and strategies against certain enemies. There was a degree of intellect involved.

    However, where this game derails is in some of the ridiculous platforming jump sequences that really are just trial and error, I would think, for most gamers. There are so many occasions, especially toward the end, where you have to complete long sequences, ridiculous, precise button clicks at the right moment. That's just not enjoyable. It's a memorization exercise. Some of the boss fights get like this as well, where you just have to keep playing until you learn a pattern. It isn't so much intellectual as another tedious memorization exercise. Sometimes you can get stuck in stun-lock during a fight because the main character takes a couple seconds to recover whenever he gets hit. Some of the bosses can pin you to a wall and hit you multiple times and you can try to jump out of the way all day but you're stuck in "stunned" mode over and over. Also, he even if you try to jump or move *in time* of an opponent attack, he still has to finish his prior attack animation instead of just stopping it. It all results in having to replay the same sections over and over until you get it right. It resulted in just wanting the game to be over - which is not what a game should ever do.    … Expand
  24. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Good gameplay, fun characters, great piledrivers. Excellent final boss, bosses are underrated.
  25. Wii_u_reviver
    Mar 9, 2022
    8
    The original Guacamelee was already a good game but then made a Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition and it was just more Guacamelee
  26. 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 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

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

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  1. 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.
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  2. 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]
  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.
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