Goodboy Galaxy
- October 25, 2024
- Goodboy Galaxy
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PC
Windows
Game Boy Advance
Linux
Reviews
- The game features incredible visuals, tight platforming, and a fantastic soundtrack, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
- The level design is clever and engaging, with multiple paths and a unique mechanic that requires players to rethink their approach to challenges.
- The characters are well-developed and the dialogue is witty, adding charm and personality to the overall experience.
- Some of the magic from the original GBA version may be lost in this port, though it still includes the original ROM for nostalgic play.
- The game may not fit the traditional metroidvania mold, which could disappoint players expecting a more interconnected world.
- Navigating the levels can be challenging at first due to their design, which may confuse players until they become familiar with the layout.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its high quality and fitting integration with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as "amazing" and "kickass," contributing to the game's appeal alongside its impressive visuals and engaging mechanics. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's charm and enjoyment.
“Incredible visuals, tight platforming, and a killer soundtrack make this game a must-buy. Everyone should know about this game.”
“The art is impeccable, the soundtrack is amazing, and the characters are fun and well-developed.”
“The pixelated graphics are very well done, the soundtrack fits the game wonderfully, and the cutscenes are cool.”
“The same original GBA game but now with widescreen and high-quality music.”
“Incredible visuals, tight platforming, and killer soundtrack make this game a must-buy. I was planning on giving a positive review until I finished the game, but reviews help out with the visibility of the game, and everyone should know about this game.”
“A fantastic little game with great pixel art, puzzling gameplay, and a kickass soundtrack.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its variety and clever re-contextualization, creating an engaging loop that encourages repeated exploration with different mechanics. Players appreciate the intricate level designs and the overall combination of pixel art, puzzles, and music, making it a captivating experience that is hard to put down.
“This makes for a nice gameplay loop where you explore the level multiple times with one base ability missing each time, creating a compelling 'just one more time' effect that made it hard for me to put the game down.”
“The amount of level layouts created by simply removing a mechanic really boggles the mind as to how much time this took to put together.”
“The amount of level layouts created by simply removing a mechanic from you really boggles the mind as to how much time this took to put together.”
“The gameplay is constantly being re-contextualized in very clever ways.”
“Lots of different gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their incredible visuals and well-executed pixelated style, reminiscent of GBA aesthetics. The animations and cutscenes enhance the overall experience, while the soundtrack complements the visuals effectively, contributing to a captivating gameplay atmosphere.
“Incredible visuals, tight platforming, and a killer soundtrack make this a game a must-buy. Everyone should know about this game.”
“Love the visuals and animation.”
“The pixelated graphics are very well done, the soundtrack fits the game wonderfully, the cutscenes are cool, and this game even has a fresh-feeling fishing system that is immediately intuitive.”
