Developer:
Sylph
Publisher:
Sylph, Ratalaika Games
Genre: Action, Platformer
Platforms: Switch, Steam, PSN,
Release Date: July 4th, 2023
Where to buy: Here!
Price: $14.99
Garlic is one of those platformers are stand out in a crowd of already available skill based jump titles. Its visuals is one thing to note. It offers a good positive challenge. IF you were expecting to rush through it, you will not if you are a average player. Which I guess adds that charm. However I am getting ahead of myself, let us introduce the story first.
“You are Garlic, an onion-headed boy, and you want to climb the Sacred Tower to meet the Cyber Goddess who will grant your wish. But then something doesn’t go as planned…
Walk, jump, and dash your way through levels full of enemies, traps, and innovative platforming mechanics. The game includes many checkpoints to not get frustrated in a simple and fun mechanics, with the option of performing amazing combo dashes.
Inspired by classics of the genre, Garlic is a tough but fun platfromer outing perfect for both new and experienced players alike.” – Nintendo Store, Developer flavor text.
IT borrows its pallet from the Nintendo realm of 8bit classics. In a very charming well. Gameplay feels tight, controls are on perfection-vile. Unless someone’s controller sucks, of course! Teasing aside, your clove butt jumps and hops through a dozen scenes. With pain across Garlic’s face reminding me of Bonk on the Turbo Grafx 16.
Minus the three hearts and several power-ups. The Sacred Tower will be split into 12 zones, with each zone including 10-15 levels. With plenty of forgiving checkpoints across your way luckily. So you will not stress out as hard. Unlike Boshy’s evil little arse. Balance played a good role in the game, you were tested, but not where you are screaming. Unless you are not so good at platformers, then prepare for the pain. I guess!
In Closing:
Our expectations were met with Garlic. It is a enjoyable platformer for those classic hardcore gamers to enjoy! Absolutely grab it on Nintendo Switch, or where ever it is available today!
