Perennially overlooked by many gamers, it’s a shame that the delights of Nintendo’s Wii U console are often swept aside. There are a lot of things to love about the machine, and its surprisingly diverse range of indie titles is just one of them.
From Games Reviews: There are so many puzzle platformers on the Wii U and not all of them are great. The Wii U eshop is packed to the brim with Indie games overall and more of them are coming all of the time. How do we know which ones will be good? For instance, a new game called The Beggar’s Ride came to the Wii U last week! Is it a gem or a forgettable game among a sea of indies? Read on to find out!
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The Beggar's Ride is a cool little game to play if you just fancy a few hours of escapism. The shortcomings lay in the execution of some of its puzzles, within the slow pace of the protagonist and its basic platforming aspect. Despite these niggles, it is a solid and clever game with colourful graphics, a charming story and pleasantly challenging game play which will appeal to both experienced and casual gamers. The coins are a good option for anyone looking to play longer, and the narration is a smart touch. Definitely one to enjoy on a rainy afternoon.
Gaming Boulevard wrote their review of the Wii U version of The Beggar's Ride and concluded:
All in all, it’s safe to say that The Beggar’s Ride is a welcome addition in the Wii U’ eShop. Thanks to the four different masks, you’ll play a different kind of platform game filled with smart puzzles. The platform sections are ok, but feel unfair from time to time due to the controls of the character. Aside from that, everything about the game feels right, from the great visual style to the way it plays. If you’re looking for a fun and yet challenging puzzle game where you’ll need to jump from platform to platform, this one is definitely worth getting.
