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Deadfall Tropics

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61%Game Brain Score
atmosphere
graphics, story
100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Deadfall Tropics is a single player action game. It was developed by Studio Jimothy and was released on May 10, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Play as smuggler Hank Hudson in this 2D action platformer as he defies death at every turn to find his way off a deadly tropical island...

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful pixel art and cinematic presentation that evoke classic 80s adventure movies and games, creating a strong nostalgic atmosphere.
  • Challenging but fair gameplay with tight and responsive controls, frequent checkpoints, and well-designed levels that reward learning and perseverance.
  • Engaging old-school hardcore platforming inspired by classics like Contra, Rick Dangerous, and Flashback, offering a satisfying difficulty curve for fans of the genre.
  • Steep difficulty spikes in later levels can lead to frustration and feeling of unfairness, especially due to some tricky hitboxes and offscreen projectiles.
  • Lack of key rebinding options and some control quirks (e.g., ledge grabbing difficulties, forced arrow keys on keyboard) limit customization and accessibility.
  • Limited and forgettable soundtrack and somewhat pixelated, hard-to-read text detract slightly from the otherwise strong presentation and immersion.
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a classic, retro pixel art style reminiscent of old Konami arcade titles, creating a nostalgic and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. The well-executed visuals, including detailed animations and cinematic scenes, effectively enhance immersion and complement the challenging gameplay. Overall, the graphics are praised for their mood-setting and faithful representation of the trailers.

    • “The pixel graphics are very well used and perfectly set the mood of the sun setting over a dark jungle.”
    • “It helps with the cinematic feel; the graphics and animations help reinforce the immersion quite a lot.”
    • “While the artwork (with outlined characters) reminds me of classic Konami arcade games like Green Beret, Mat Mania, and Track & Field.”
    • “The adventure is neat, the controls are great, the pacing is perfect, level design is well mastered and shows variety, graphics are pretty, and despite the difficulty, the game can be finished with the right amount of tenacity.”
    • “Aesthetically it's exactly what it looks like in the trailers.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of Deadfall Tropics is a likable and entertaining homage to classic B-movie action flicks, delivered through short cut-scenes that effectively reveal character backgrounds and plot motivations. While story-heavy, it primarily serves to engage players rather than guide gameplay.

    • “The old movie theme and the narrative aspect are rewarding enough to make you want to always reach the next level and see the story.”
    • “Within the beginning of the second level, the story comes to light, showing your reason for being where you are and setting the character's background.”
    • “You don't really need to read it, the story doesn't seem to help you figure out what to do.”
    • “You have this plot straight out of a classic B-movie action flick, complete with an arrogant, cocky lead, the standard damsel, and the comic relief of the goons that sometimes break the 4th wall.”
    • “Deadfall Tropics tells its story through short cut-scenes in between levels.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a challenging, nostalgic homage to classic titles like Rick Dangerous, featuring tight controls and strategic use of a sprint bar mechanic essential for advanced levels. Players who enjoy mastering enemy patterns and precise platforming will find it particularly rewarding. Overall, the gameplay combines old-school difficulty with engaging mechanics and atmosphere.

    • “Do buy if you enjoy conquering enemy patterns and tight gameplay.”
    • “I'm not sure I'll ever be able to beat it, but I still admire the art style, old-school gameplay, and atmosphere.”
    • “The gameplay seems to be an homage to the old Rick Dangerous game of Atari ST/Amiga fame.”
    • “There is a sprint bar that you can use mid-flight to jump farther, which becomes a very important gameplay mechanic to clear the infernal last levels.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music evokes a classic, dramatic tension reminiscent of 80s cinema, fitting the game's aesthetic, but overall the soundtrack is considered forgettable and somewhat lacking in impact.

    • “All the character portraits are ripped from old actors' photos and the music evokes some dramatic tension felt in classic movies.”
    • “It's like a downplayed Indiana Jones soundtrack; it is a decent fit to that 80's cinematic feel that the game has, but it just feels lacking.”
    • “The soundtrack is forgettable.”
    • “It's like a downplayed Indiana Jones soundtrack; it fits the 80's cinematic feel of the game but feels lacking.”
    • “All the character portraits are ripped off old actors' photos, and the music evokes some dramatic tension felt in classic movies.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is praised for its nostalgic, old-school art style and gameplay, which, while not exceptional, effectively enhances the overall adventure experience.

    • “I'm not sure I'll ever be able to beat it, but I still admire the art style, old-school gameplay, and atmosphere.”
    • “It’s nothing exceptional, but it greatly contributes to the overall atmosphere of the adventure.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect evokes a nostalgic feeling of persistent, repetitive effort reminiscent of early gaming experiences, highlighting the challenge and determination required to overcome difficult sections.

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Deadfall Tropics is a action game.

Deadfall Tropics is available on PC and Windows.

Deadfall Tropics was released on May 10, 2018.

Deadfall Tropics was developed by Studio Jimothy.

Deadfall Tropics has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Deadfall Tropics for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Deadfall Tropics is a single player game.

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