Takelshin

About

Takelshin is a 2D platformer in the style of old 8- and 16-bit classics. You take the role of Takelshin - a little octopus girl on her way through many different stages such as deep waters or colorful autumn forests. Takelshin's mission is to get on a flying pirate ship and free her younger baby siblings from the clutches of pirate lady Scallywag Sally. NEW: Intakelactic Adventure! The current …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a charming retro aesthetic with delightful graphics and fantastic 8-bit sound design.
Controls are well-balanced and responsive, making for an enjoyable gameplay experience.
It's a fun and cute 2D platformer with a unique atmosphere and funny surprises.

The game may be short, with some players only experiencing around 20 minutes of gameplay.
As a single developer project, it may lack the polish and content depth of larger titles.
Some players may find themselves wanting more content or challenges as they progress.

humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a delightful element, with players appreciating the funny surprises that enhance the overall experience. The combination of a charming atmosphere and engaging sound design further complements the comedic aspects, making it a well-rounded side-scrolling adventure.
- “All in all, a well-rounded game where a lovely atmosphere and nice sound design meet a unique side scroller with funny surprises.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for being fantastic, contributing to its cute and fun atmosphere.
- “It's cute and fun, and the music is fantastic.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a high level of stability, with no glitches or issues encountered during gameplay.
- “No glitches or issues encountered.”
- “No glitches or issues encountered.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as lovingly designed, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic jump and run games from around 30 years ago.
- “A lovingly designed jump and run game that takes you back about 30 years with the graphics.”
- “The graphics feel like a throwback to the 30-year-old games, lacking modern polish.”
- “The visuals are reminiscent of games from three decades ago, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- “The graphics are charming in a nostalgic way, but they definitely show their age.”