Giana Sisters 2D

55%
Game Brain Score Based on 104 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Giana Sisters 2D is a challenging platformer game where players control Giana, a girl who can transform between two different forms to overcome obstacles. The game features fast-paced gameplay, impressive level design, and a variety of environments to explore. With its retro-inspired graphics and addictive gameplay, Giana Sisters 2D is a must-play for fans of the platformer genre.

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews
music19 positive mentions
stability10 negative mentions
  • The game features a colorful and fun aesthetic, appealing to fans of retro 2D platformers.
  • The soundtrack is highly praised, with many players enjoying the music throughout the game.
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who played the original Giana Sisters on the Commodore 64.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including poor hit detection and level loading issues, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
  • Many players feel that the level design is uninspired and lacks the creativity found in other platformers, making it feel repetitive.
  • This version is criticized for being a lazy port of the DS game, with many features missing and overall lower quality compared to its predecessors.
  • music40 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised, often described as the standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some players find the soundtrack repetitive over time, many appreciate its nostalgic quality and the remastered versions of classic tracks. Overall, the music is considered charming and fitting for the game's atmosphere, making it a key reason to play.

    • “The music and the controls really capture the essence of the classic original game and the addictive gameplay elements are still as enjoyable today.”
    • “The musician does a great job though, capturing the spirit of the old game.”
    • “Giana Sisters was very famous for its chiptune music and the remixes are a delight to the ears, even for someone that generally has music turned down when playing.”
    • “I absolutely hate that when you open the menu and go back to the game, the music starts playing from the beginning.”
    • “But after about 2 worlds it became so monotonous and repetitive, as there wasn't much variation in level design, enemies, and certainly not the music.”
    • “That music got so freakishly repetitive later on.”
  • graphics30 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting a blend of cute visuals and significant graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic art style and high-resolution updates, others criticize the unpolished and awkwardly assembled graphical assets, leading to a janky and inconsistent visual presentation. Overall, the graphics are seen as passable but plagued by issues that hinder enjoyment.

    • “The visuals are beautifully drawn 2D sprites, and the entire game looks like eye candy on a full HD monitor.”
    • “The art style and music impart a sense of nostalgia that brings back fond memories of the platformers I used to play on my SNES.”
    • “The graphics are crisp and bright, controls work well, although the camera can be jerky at times, and you can customize the controls to your liking.”
    • “The visuals here are bland, there are a lot of glitches and other weird issues that will make you wonder why you're even bothering to play it.”
    • “The graphics on this version are intentionally stretched from their original aspect ratio so that it would fit on a 16:9 display without having to change anything else.”
    • “Graphic assets are often cobbled together very awkwardly and unpolished, and you will sometimes glitch through them a bit.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its simplicity and nostalgic charm, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking challenge. Players noted that the mechanics are easy to learn and the visuals are appealing, but many found the experience boring due to limited enemy variety and frequent boss encounters. Overall, while it captures the essence of classic platformers, it struggles with depth and engagement.

    • “It's easy in a good sense, and the game mechanics are simple and quick to learn.”
    • “The music and the controls really capture the essence of the classic original game and the addictive gameplay elements are still as enjoyable today.”
    • “From the very first minute of gameplay it was a big love for me and Giana Sisters DS quickly became one of my most favorite DS games ever.”
    • “Pretty buggy with the gameplay feeling boring after the first few stages.”
    • “Trash game mechanics.”
    • “A platformer with decent level design, charming visuals, catchy music, no forced plastic toy NFC gimmicks, no 'play it for you' features, simple and intuitive gameplay and it doesn't give you extra lives every 0.3 steps so there's no challenge at all?”
  • stability10 mentions

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, laggy controls, and inconsistent hitboxes leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players find it tolerable, especially for fans of classic platformers, the overall consensus is that the game feels unpolished and buggy, detracting from its enjoyment.

    • “Extremely buggy, highly frustrating when it demands precision; usually it is laggy control inputs & terrible hitboxes, and often enough something else wacky happens.”
    • “It also is buggy and graphics sometimes can bug out, hitbox is all over the place and you will die for some stupid reason, like falling through the floor as soon as you use bubblegum.”
    • “Graphical glitches mar the otherwise nice looking facelift.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of Giana Sisters 2D is criticized as a blatant cash grab, lacking originality and depth, and is seen as an attempt to exploit the legacy of the original game, which also faced similar accusations.

    • “Giana Sisters 2D is the most soulless cash grab shovelware I have ever seen.”
    • “Made even more impressive by the fact that this game was designed to capitalize on the notoriety of the original, which was itself a soulless cash grab.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game features both original levels and a story mode, which some players find engaging despite experiencing boredom from the increasing difficulty and length of the story mode. Overall, the story is appreciated, though it may become tedious for some.

    • “The game features original levels alongside an engaging story mode.”
    • “Even though I find the increasing difficulty and length of the story mode a bit tedious, I still enjoy it.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
    • “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, requiring precise actions and extensive repetition. Collecting items, such as the one million diamonds, demands either an excessive number of playthroughs or countless repetitions of specific levels, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “The platforming is very tedious and often requires very, very exact actions.”
    • “For those that aren't, there are some very grindy tasks; if you want to collect one million diamonds, be prepared for either something like 150+ playthroughs or replaying a single bonus level hundreds to thousands of times.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating hitbox issues, leading to feelings of annoyance and unfairness as players experience deaths that feel undeserved or disconnected from their actions.

  • character development1 mentions

    The character development in the game is enhanced by smart level design and balanced difficulty, complemented by charming character aesthetics and a fantastic soundtrack, creating an enchanting overall experience.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
    • “The depth of character backstories and their growth over time truly enhances the overall experience, making it feel immersive and engaging.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game highly replayable due to the challenge of collecting all the red diamonds and achieving the goal of completing the game from the first level to the last without any game overs. This adds an extra layer of difficulty and encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “The replayability after you beat the game is fantastic, especially when you aim to collect all the red diamonds and achieve the challenge of completing the game from level 1-1 to the final map without getting a game over.”
    • “There are so many different strategies to explore, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
    • “The variety of challenges and collectibles keeps me coming back for more, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
    • “Replayability after you beat the game is limited to collecting all the red diamonds and attempting to achieve a perfect run from level 1-1 to the final map without getting a game over.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's not much incentive to replay it, as the challenges feel repetitive and lack variety.”
    • “The game offers little in terms of replayability; after finishing the main story, I found myself with no motivation to dive back in.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted to be entertaining and somewhat quirky, though some players find certain elements, like starting with an unusually high score, to be amusingly out of place.

    • “While it's kind of cool and funny, I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to start with 112 million points.”
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