Canyon Capers
- April 25, 2014
- CrazyMoo Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Canyon Capers" is a retro-style arcade platform game that brings back the nostalgia of classic gaming. Play as DinoJr and his friends, navigating through treacherous canyons and caverns to retrieve the Golden Mollusk. With 50 levels and a difficulty curve ranging from easy to rock hard, this game will challenge your wits and reflexes. Full Steam support, including achievements, stats, and trading cards, adds modern features to this old-school experience.
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Reviews
- The game is easy to play and works well with gamepads, making it suitable for playing with kids.
- It has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early 90s platformers, with solid graphics and gameplay.
- The game offers a good mix of achievements and a learning curve that keeps players engaged as the difficulty ramps up.
- The game lacks a compelling story and can feel generic and monotonous, with repetitive item collection mechanics.
- The interface is poorly designed, making navigation confusing and frustrating for players.
- There are inconsistencies in difficulty, with some levels being too easy while others impose strict time limits, leading to a frustrating experience.
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players found it relaxing, others described it as annoying and a detriment to the overall experience. Additionally, users appreciated the option to adjust audio settings, but the overall quality of the music was criticized alongside other game elements.
“The game is cheap but not in terms of money; it features terrible animation, annoying music, and irritating sound.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“You can toggle the audio (this includes sound and music) volume.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as generic and lacking depth, primarily serving as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a central element. However, it conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of resilience in the face of challenges.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Generic, storyless platformer.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized for relying on juvenile sound effects, such as fart noises triggered by specific actions like jumping on snakes or taking damage. This approach is perceived as unoriginal and fails to deliver genuine comedic value, resulting in a lackluster attempt at humor.
“They try to act funny with the fart sound whenever you jump on a snake or when you take a hit.”
“They are trying to make the game funny by adding lame sounds.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their quality, complementing the solid gameplay. Despite their cute appearance, they contribute to an engaging hardcore gaming experience, enhanced by simple controls.
“The graphics are really good, gameplay is solid.”
“Don't be fooled by the cute graphics, as this has some really good hardcore gaming, even with the super simple controls.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally solid and complemented by impressive graphics; however, players note that the level mechanics do not significantly evolve throughout the game.
“The graphics are really good, and the gameplay is solid.”
“Level mechanics don't evolve that much either, from what I've seen (about half of the game as of this writing).”
