Gi - Drinkbox Studios has created a game in Guacamelee! that is hugely unique and will win players over almost immediately. It is dripping with personality and charm that make it hard not to fall in love with it. By setting it in Mexico, something not explored much in games, works to its advantage because the folklore and culture adds a spin to some worn tropes making them fresh again. It may not have been their intention to make a statement with Guacamelee, but Drinkbox has indeed made one because it shows a part of the world that has been largely ignored in video games and illuminates the depth that can be found in it. For a game that
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No mention of Astrobot on the VR, one of the best platform titles Sony have put out
Guacamelee is an amazing Metroidvania series with a fun story and beautiful graphics. Check out Jason's Nindie Spotlight on this gem that highlights its unique art style and fantastic boss fights..
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Hollow Knight is really good. GreenPath was my favorite area of the game.
Guacamelee 1 was also good. I got to check out G2.
I highly recommend TimeSpinner. It's on everything now but I played and platinum'd it on PS4. Excellent classic style MV with a cool 'time' element and hidden secrets, bosses, multiple ending/outcomes, etc. 9/10 from me.