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Venture Kid

It looks like Mega Man. It sounds like Mega Man. It’s not quite Mega Man.
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77%Game Brain Score
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story, replayability
89% User Score Based on 82 reviews
Critic Score 61%Based on 7 reviews

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Venture Kid is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Snikkabo AS and was released on May 3, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Venture Kid" is a single-player platformer game with 8-bit retro style, featuring 9 action-packed levels, challenging bosses, and chiptune soundtrack by Matt Creamer. Collect 8 unique power-ups, explore secret areas, and test your skills with responsive controls and level design. Will you defeat Dr. Teklov and save the world?

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music17 positive mentions
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  • Venture Kid successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic 8-bit platformers, particularly the Mega Man series, with its tight controls and engaging level design.
  • The game features a charming pixel art style and an energetic chiptune soundtrack that enhances the retro experience.
  • With various difficulty settings and hidden collectibles, Venture Kid offers replayability and encourages exploration, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth after completing the main campaign.
  • Some players have reported issues with hit detection and inconsistent difficulty spikes, particularly in later levels, which can lead to frustration.
  • Venture Kid's linear progression and lack of innovative mechanics may make it feel derivative to those seeking a fresh take on the platforming genre.
  • music
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic chiptune compositions that evoke nostalgia for late-1980s console action titles, particularly reminiscent of the Mega Man series. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing both gameplay and exploration with its catchy and authentic retro sound. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and retro aesthetic, making it a memorable aspect of the experience.

    • “The soundtrack reinforces the nostalgic atmosphere with energetic chiptune compositions that enhance both action sequences and quieter moments of exploration.”
    • “Great old-school gameplay and a fantastic soundtrack.”
    • “The heavy, crunchy chiptunes are provided by the man behind the soundtrack for the popular Retro City Rampage, and just like with that soundtrack, this is a composer that obviously knows all about playing for the passion of retro.”
    • “The only things I can really say I enjoy about Venture Kid are the responsive controls and the catchy soundtrack, but that's unfortunately all that I felt this title offers.”
    • “The music is shin bolted frantically muttered pinned incredulously guiding humiliated in some degree.”
    • “Decent music and graphics.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a streamlined homage to classic platformers, particularly Mega Man, featuring tight controls and clever level design that emphasizes precision and timing. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and polished mechanics, others find the lack of modern innovations and variation in gameplay to be derivative and potentially unengaging over time. Overall, it offers a satisfying experience for fans of retro-style platformers, despite some criticisms regarding depth and originality.

    • “For players seeking a straightforward, polished throwback that emphasizes precision and timing, Venture Kid offers a satisfying journey through a familiar yet lovingly recreated style of gameplay.”
    • “Super fun gameplay: the platforming is tight, with some clever level design.”
    • “Great old-school gameplay and a fantastic soundtrack.”
    • “For others, the lack of modern twists or groundbreaking mechanics may make it feel derivative.”
    • “Certainly, but with little variation in gameplay or level design there is not enough for this to stay interesting in the long term.”
    • “I guess this is a decent Mega Man clone, but I did not like the gameplay.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by charming pixel art that effectively captures the nostalgic aesthetic of late-1980s console titles, appealing to fans of retro visuals. While many reviews praise the clarity and detail of the pixel art, some critiques mention inconsistencies in quality and level design. Overall, the game successfully combines its visuals with a catchy chiptune soundtrack, creating an engaging retro experience.

    • “Visually, Venture Kid embraces its retro roots with detailed pixel art that mimics the aesthetic limitations of early console hardware while maintaining clarity on modern displays.”
    • “Adorable graphics: the game's visuals are super cute and nostalgic.”
    • “Mediocre level design across the board with cheap enemy placement and pixel-perfect platforming sections galore, dull-looking graphics, additional weapons are mostly unreliable outside of those specific instances of having to use them, inconsistent difficulty curve and virtually no replay value outside of getting the achievements.”
    • “Decent music and graphics.”
    • “Simple but colorful and cute graphics.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story follows Andy, a young hero tasked with stopping the villain Dr. Teklov from unleashing a powerful weapon, but it is largely minimal and serves as a backdrop for exploration and action. While the narrative is straightforward and brief, lasting about an hour, it includes humorous elements that resonate with fans of classic games, emphasizing themes of perseverance and unexpected life challenges.

    • “The story centers on Andy, a young hero who sets out to stop the villainous Dr. Teklov from unleashing a devastating weapon hidden deep within a fortified stronghold.”
    • “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.”
    • “I also enjoy the mechanic of finding the hidden treasures, and there are a number of story and dialog elements that are hilarious to those of us who remember the aforementioned old games.”
    • “The narrative is minimal and serves primarily as a framework for the action, reflecting the storytelling style of the era it emulates.”
    • “The story is also very simple.”
    • “The story's pretty basic: the narrative's more about exploration than a deep story.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, "Venture Kid" offers moderate replayability through additional modes, collectibles for better endings, and various difficulty settings. However, some players find the game too short and criticize its level design and enemy placement, leading to a perception of limited replay value beyond achievements and hidden items. While there are elements that encourage replay, the overall experience may not justify the price for some players.

    • “Beyond the main campaign, Venture Kid includes additional modes that extend its replayability.”
    • “Each stage has secrets to find, and with various difficulty settings, there is some replayability.”
    • “The achievements are very easy to obtain, and there’s a decent amount of replay value with different difficulties that offer primitive changes, such as bosses’ HP points and the amount of hits you can take.”
    • “The achievements are very easy to obtain as you can tell from my playtime, and there’s a decent amount of replay value with different difficulties that boil down to bosses’ HP points and the amount of hits you can take.”
    • “Mediocre level design across the board with cheap enemy placement and pixel-perfect platforming sections galore, dull-looking graphics, additional weapons are mostly unreliable outside of those specific instances of having to use them, inconsistent difficulty curve, and virtually no replay value outside of getting the achievements.”
    • “Okay levels and okay bosses and low replay value outside of the hidden collectibles just aren't enough, especially for the regular price point of $11.50.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that grinding is largely unnecessary, as they will naturally acquire all items by the game's conclusion through collecting orbs and defeating enemies, unless they encounter significant difficulty.

    • “You'll naturally buy them all by the end of the game since all you'll be doing is collecting orbs and defeating enemies; therefore, there's no need for grinding unless you're struggling with it.”
    • “The grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I found myself spending hours on grinding just to progress, which took away from the enjoyment of the overall experience.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted through its clever dialogue and story elements, which resonate particularly well with players familiar with classic games. Additionally, the mechanic of discovering hidden treasures adds an enjoyable layer to the comedic experience.

    • “I also enjoy the mechanic of finding the hidden treasures, and there are a number of story and dialogue elements that are hilarious for those of us who remember the old games.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and clever references that keep you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining with its quirky jokes and funny character interactions.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is enhanced by a nostalgic soundtrack featuring energetic chiptune compositions, which effectively complement both action-packed sequences and quieter exploration moments.

    • “The soundtrack reinforces the nostalgic atmosphere with energetic chiptune compositions that enhance both action sequences and quieter moments of exploration.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect of the game is well-received, as it encourages players to revisit levels and improve their performance, catering especially to those interested in high-score challenges and speedrunning.

    • “These options provide incentives to revisit levels and refine performance, particularly for players seeking high-score challenges or speedrun opportunities.”
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Venture Kid is a arcade platformer game.

Venture Kid is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Venture Kid was released on May 3, 2018.

Venture Kid was developed by Snikkabo AS.

Venture Kid has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Venture Kid is a single player game.

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