Angel Express: Tokkyu Tenshi

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In "Angel Express: Tokkyu Tenshi" , players become messengers in a magical world, competing in a fast-paced delivery service while avoiding obstacles and enemies. The game features a local 4-player co-op mode, six stages with unlockable content, and a level creator for sharing custom levels. The goal is to be the fastest messenger and navigate through the challenging realm of magic and monsters.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and a fun, engaging story with good humor.
Gameplay is enjoyable with solid controls, allowing for a mix of racing and combat mechanics.
The level design is varied and includes a stage builder, providing opportunities for creativity and replayability.

The game suffers from bugs and issues with online multiplayer functionality, making it frustrating for players wanting to compete with others.
Replaying stages multiple times to complete the story can become tedious and may lead to a loss of momentum.
Some level objectives can be confusing or misleading, leading to frustration when trying to complete them.

story
14 mentions
71 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The story of the game is praised for its humor, uniqueness, and engaging narrative, complemented by a charming art style and a good soundtrack. However, players note that completing the story requires replaying the same stages multiple times, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the varied level themes and cute storytelling elements make it a fun and enjoyable journey.
- “Not only does the game have some good humor thrown into the story, but even for their first time making a 2D platforming type game, it is really fun and enjoyable.”
- “I like this game; the story is great and unique!”
- “There's a nice selection of levels with varied themes, a cute little story (told through short asides between stages), and multiple stage types.”
- “To beat the story, you have to go through it at least 7 times, starting from the same stage every single time.”
- “The story is minimal and feels repetitive, requiring multiple playthroughs without significant changes.”
- “While there is a nice selection of levels with varied themes, the story is underwhelming and only conveyed through short asides between stages.”
gameplay
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and straightforward, featuring a solid feel and a limited set of core mechanics that allow for some depth through pickups. However, players may find it easy to lose momentum due to unpredictable dead-ends, making it a simple, pick-up-and-play experience overall. Additionally, a "newletter" after each stage offers gameplay tips and a novelization, adding a unique touch to the experience.
- “The gameplay overall functions and is fun, but it's very easy to lose momentum, which is not helped by multiple unpredictable dead-ends.”
- “So with a solid feel under its belt but just a small group of core game mechanics, the pickups are where some gameplay depth is served up... though it's still a pretty simple, pick-up-and-play type of game overall.”
- “With a solid feel under its belt but just a small group of core game mechanics, the pickups are where some gameplay depth is served up... though it's still a pretty simple, pick-up-and-play type of game overall.”
- “There's a newsletter you can read after every stage, which contains gameplay tips and a novelization of Chantelise (although the character's names have been relocalized for, I assume, licensing reasons).”
graphics
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Angel Express are characterized by a charming cutesy art style, featuring cute-but-chunky 3D visuals, vibrant textures, and stylized backgrounds that evoke nostalgia for games like Klonoa and Threads of Fate. While visually appealing, the overall presentation does not elevate the game to a must-play status, earning it a score of 7/10.
- “With cute-but-chunky 3D visuals, bright & colorful textures, and stylized background art, it particularly recalls games like Klonoa or Threads of Fate.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as bright, cheery, and charming, complementing the cute characters and solid script. However, the invincibility item disrupts the flow by resetting the stage's music, which some players found off-putting. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, despite this minor issue.
- “This is bright and cheery, with cute music and characters, and a solid, charming script. Honestly, there's far fewer misspelled words than I ever would have expected. Good work, devs!”
- “The music is good, although the invincibility item throws off your groove with every use, resetting the stage’s music.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated at 7/10 by users, indicating a moderate level of enjoyment in revisiting the game, though it may not offer extensive new experiences or content upon subsequent playthroughs.
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game effectively incorporates humor into its narrative, enhancing the overall enjoyment, especially considering it is the developers' first attempt at a 2D platformer. Players find the blend of humor and gameplay to be both fun and engaging.
- “Not only is there some good humor thrown into the story, but for their first time making a 2D platforming game, it is really fun and enjoyable.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, particularly regarding numerous bugs that affect completion and achievements, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is incredibly buggy, especially regarding completion and achievements.”
- “The stability issues make it frustrating to complete the game and earn achievements.”
- “There are numerous bugs that hinder the overall stability, particularly with achievements.”