Whenever smooth and responsive controls were happily married
with clever level design, no one was concerned with why they were running and jumping from one end of a stage to the other.
Combine these abilities with some
very clever level design, and you'll spend even longer hunting for cleverly hidden collectibles.
However, Naughty Dog's
clever level design makes sure you end up hitting all the desired beats of what is still essentially a linear action game.
The unique colour wheel gameplay mechanic makes for an interesting twist on the classic 2D platformer too, while Hue's
clever level design constantly keeps you on your toes.
From clever level designs to tricky puzzles and those challenging boss battles, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is a game that can be played again and again as there is so much more to find through a second or third play through.
Smooth layout and
clever level design mask an awesomely difficult game: rather than getting it's difficulty from constantly bombarding you with enemies and traps (which would certainly have fluttered the Game Gear's framerate), Game Gear Shinobi features lots of carefully laid out areas that require precision timing and quick thinking.
Recent main - line Kirby games like Triple Deluxe and Planet Robobot have been superb secret - filled sidescrollers
with clever level design and impressive visual pop.
For those who have never played the original before, the single - player aspect is a great place to learn the mechanics as you take on the nefarious Octarians with some
very clever level design, fun weapons, interesting items and other bonuses that can be found along the way.
Also somewhat disappointing are the newly added multiplayer features, which are held up
by clever level design and strong game modes, but smacked down by uninteresting gameplay.
Completing it once is a monumental task on its own but the fast and fluid controls and
clever level design make replaying and perfecting stages just as enjoyable.
Considering how hard of a time even Nintendo's had making that genre work in recent years, our expectations aren't sky - high for «Yooka - Laylee» — but
some clever level design and an evolution of the genre could very well be in the cards.
Carrying an overkill is underrated attitude,
the clever level design and personality o» plenty this game was just plain fun.
Playing Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Mario Odyssey together was a joy because of
the clever level design and the way the second player was so seamlessly integrated into the gameplay.
Chock - full of weapon types,
clever level designs, brutally fast - paced shooting, and an unheard - of number of game modes, TimeSplitters 2 and 3 offered a vast amount of content and gameplay variety like nothing else in the genre could, and to this day I haven \» t played another FPS that tops it in that regard.
As the name suggests, Donkey Kong Country Returns is a trip down memory lane, and this tightly crafted collection of classic platforming tropes shows that
clever level design can be just as engaging as brand - spanking - new ideas.
Both games were created by Q - Games, a Kyoto - based studio that use the Shooter games to demonstrate their mastery of tight,
clever level design, one cavern at a time.
Stealth Inc. is a game that manages to be a surprise at every turn with
some clever level design.
What really stands out is the platforming parts, with yet gain some very
clever level design.
Everything changed at that point as players experienced precise controls,
clever level design, hidden paths and secrets, power - ups, collectibles, iconic music, and a princess that was forever in another castle until she just had another quest for you to conquer.
If truth be told, as a single player game, Commander Cherry is good fun with
clever levels designs and the constant upgrades of Cherry's abilities ensuring that you never get bored.
Velocity 2X offers unique, fast paced gameplay with solid controls and
clever level design.
That could be avoided with
clever level design.
But I like to think there are certain nuances that make said button mashing a fair bit of fun: enemy variety, a diverse set of playable characters, occasional puzzles and
clever level design can really keep things interesting.
The game's painted neon aesthetic,
clever level design and varied gameplay mechanics instantly have me intrigued — and that's just from watching a simple trailer!
A funky & truly creative side - scrolling shooter, with unique weapons and
clever level design.
It's sweet, it's fun, and it's actually a really nice conceit to
the clever level design and success of another recent platformer.
Bright and welcoming visuals and audio, intuitive and
clever level design, likeable characters, tight and responsive controls, and a 3D camera that's quick and easy to manoeuvre yourself but dynamic enough to follow you and twist and turn at the right moments.
This could also be helped with
some clever level design or visual aids for the player.
LIKED: - Challenging, fun, and
clever level design.
Using these mechanics, combined with Avalon's double jump and
some clever level design, Matterfall often manages to become a strategic challenge and a real test of coordination.
It suffered a bit from «hold right to win» syndrome, focusing far more on speed than
the clever level design of the past, but it had a lot of things that drew me in: a slick aesthetic, wacky music, very functional controls and, well, a great sense of crazy speed.
For anyone that hasn't played these games, they are wonderfully fun, with crisp art, smooth controls, and
clever level design.
The single - player mode is actually a lot of fun, and is an improvement over the campaign from the first game, with
some clever level design, boss fights, and a stronger connection to the multiplayer modes, as you can now find items that may earn you double experience points or coins obtained during matches.
With
its clever level design, high speed gameplay, and awesome explosion gimmick, Split / Second shows a ton of potential.
Throw in
some clever level design, plenty of collectibles, and the series staple of having the best music in the industry (you know it's true) and you have the best handheld game I've played all year.
For more easy - going players, you can simply blast through the levels and make your way to a confrontation with King Dedede, which will still provide plenty of fun with the game's
clever level design and overwhelming charm.
The clever level design constantly kept me engaged and I was rarely bored as the game kept constantly providing changes as we bounced between worlds.
The world of Tropical Freeze is charming, and boasts
some clever level design, but it ultimately feels like a retro offering.
The gameplay remains stellar, however, with
clever level designs that contain multiple pathways a la 16 - bit Sonic, with new mechanics added throughout the adventure to keep it all fresh.