Ambidextro

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Ambidextro is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Majorariatto and was released on March 28, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Ambidextro is a unique single-player platformer where you control two halves of a wizard simultaneously, each with one hand, to rescue a kidnapped prince and princess. Featuring 100 quick, challenging levels set in a dark-fantasy world, it demands split focus and precise coordination. The game is enhanced by a captivating dungeon synth soundtrack.

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Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Unique and challenging gameplay that requires controlling two characters simultaneously, providing a fresh experience.
Well-designed levels with a satisfying difficulty curve that rewards players for mastering the mechanics.
Great visuals and music that enhance the overall experience, making it engaging and enjoyable.

The game can be extremely frustrating, especially for those not accustomed to high-difficulty platformers.
Some players feel that the challenge leans more towards memorization rather than skill development.
The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content or a level editor.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative mechanics, particularly the challenge of controlling two characters simultaneously, which offers a fresh and engaging experience. The level design is intricate and well-paced, introducing new gameplay elements gradually to maintain interest and prevent repetition. While the game can be frustrating at times, it is ultimately rewarding, with tight controls and a clever progression that appeals to players who enjoy a good control challenge.
- “I've never played any game that tests my mechanical skills and coordination like this, so it all felt so new and engaging.”
- “The pacing and level design is expertly done: a new gameplay object is introduced every few levels and the difficulty curve is well crafted.”
- “The core mechanic — controlling two characters simultaneously with both hands — is simple, but the game is wonderfully polished.”
- “2185 deaths + 3 hrs 46 minutes of gameplay”
- “The level design is marvelously intricate, creating an effective progression while inserting different mechanics and obstacles.”
- “Every few levels, a new mechanic (such as objects you interact with or traps) is introduced.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its superb quality and how well it complements the gameplay and visuals, creating an immersive atmosphere. While some found the soundtrack enjoyable, a few noted that it could become repetitive over time. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “The music, by the way, is superb; I’ve been humming the main theme constantly.”
- “The music and visuals are also cohesively designed, creating a consistent and immersive atmosphere.”
- “The last point I want to mention is the music—it fits really well with the game.”
- “For instance, when you die - and you will die, a lot - the TV-like screen flickers and the music stutters out.”
- “Great game can recommend 9/10 (because the music, while being good, already annoyed me after 30 minutes).”
- “The soundtrack is delicious.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their retro NES-inspired aesthetic, featuring well-crafted pixel art that enhances the game's immersive atmosphere. Users appreciate the cohesive design of visuals and music, which contribute to a consistent and engaging experience, despite the simplicity of the graphics. Overall, the game's presentation is described as charmingly janky yet effective in creating a captivating medieval fantasy world.
- “The retro NES-era graphics look fantastic, and the presentation is purposefully and pleasingly janky.”
- “The music and visuals are also cohesively designed, creating a consistent and immersive atmosphere.”
- “I also love the retro aesthetic expressed in the minimalist but very good pixel art, and the OST, which perfectly complements the medieval fantasy world we're immersed in.”
- “The visuals, despite being 'simple', are really well thought out and make the game consistent.”
- “I also love the retro aesthetic expressed in the minimalist but very good pixel art, which perfectly complements the medieval fantasy world we're immersed in.”
- “Graphics: pixel”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its originality and well-designed humor, making it a very funny experience overall. While some players find it challenging, the comedic elements remain a standout feature.
- “A very funny game.”
- “Simple idea, but very original, funny, and well designed.”
- “Kinda too hard, but funny.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is simple yet engaging, providing a clear context that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the concise narrative of dividing one's body to rescue the prince and princess, which effectively motivates them to progress through the levels. Overall, the story complements the game's aesthetics and challenging mechanics.
- “The game doesn't have a huge and super complex story, but it has a nice intro that puts everything into context, helping the game and its levels have a purpose that pushes you to complete them. It's exactly what a game like this needs, to be honest.”
- “Simple game, awesome short story, nice aesthetics, nice music, and truly challenging.”
- “Story: divide your body to rescue the prince and princess, literally.”
- “The story revolves around the bizarre concept of dividing your body to rescue the prince and princess, which feels more gimmicky than engaging.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and fails to create a compelling connection with the characters, making the whole experience feel hollow.”
- “While the premise is intriguing, the execution of the story is confusing and leaves many plot points unresolved.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect as a rewarding journey that enhances their skills over time, complemented by appealing aesthetics and varied levels. This gradual mastery through grinding is seen as a hallmark of a well-executed game.
- “The aesthetics and the music are on point, the levels are varied (the ones I've seen, at least), and, in general, this is a great example of a well-executed game where you begin being very clumsy and slowly build up your mastery through endless grinding.”
- “Grinding feels like a chore rather than a rewarding experience, making the gameplay tedious and repetitive.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its cohesive design, with music and visuals working together to create an immersive experience. Players also appreciate the effective controls that enhance the overall ambiance.
- “The music and visuals are cohesively designed, creating a consistent and immersive atmosphere.”
- “Good controls, and a nice atmosphere.”
replayability
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Players find the game challenging yet enjoyable, with level modifiers that enhance its replayability. While some feel the existing challenge is sufficient, others acknowledge that the game offers enough variety to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “Hard but fun! I haven't finished it yet (at level 40 right now), but it has modifiers for the levels, which may enhance replayability. I believe the game, as it is, and the challenge it represents is enough for anyone.”
- “The game has some replay value.”
- “Hard but fun; I haven't finished it yet (at level 40 right now), but it has modifiers for the levels, so that may make it replayable. However, I think the game as it is and the challenge it represents is enough for anyone.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a stable experience with the game, noting that it is fun and easy to learn, with smooth handling and no glitches encountered so far.
- “Really fun, easy to grasp, handles pretty well, and I've found no glitches as of yet.”