- August 27, 2019
- Daniel A. Ramirez
Whipseey and the Lost Atlas
The game equivalent of Kirby eating and swallowing an enemy and getting nothing out of it.
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In "Whipseey and the Lost Atlas" , Drew, a young boy, is transported to the vibrant world of Whipseeyland after finding a magical book. Transformed into the whip-wielding hero Whipseey, he must team up with Princess Alyssa to recover magical orbs and return home. Players can defeat enemies, collect magic gems, and utilize Whipseey's whip as a helicopter for jumping across large gaps. Explore Whipseeyland by swinging from swing points and bouncing off enemies to reach new heights.
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- The game features a charming aesthetic with beautiful art style and nostalgic graphics reminiscent of classic NES games.
- It offers a fun and challenging experience, particularly for fans of retro platformers like Kirby and Mr. Gimmick.
- The game is short but does not overstay its welcome, making it a pleasant experience for those looking for a quick play.
- The controls are sluggish and unresponsive, with issues like a low framerate and janky mechanics that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- Level design is linear and lacks variety, often requiring precise jumps that can feel punishing and lead to frequent game overs.
- The whip mechanic is underutilized and often relies on luck rather than skill, undermining the platforming experience.
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The gameplay features solid mechanics and effective level design that progressively teaches players about obstacles and enemy behavior. However, there are notable issues with jankiness, particularly in the jumping and whip mechanics, which some players feel are underutilized and lack creativity. Overall, while the presentation is charming, the gameplay experience is marred by these inconsistencies.
“A cute game with pretty nice presentation, and with pretty solid mechanics.”
“Level design is very good functionally, game teaches its mechanics very well and teaches its level obstacles in a progressive manner, giving time to understand how certain enemies work.”
“(can we also give Whipseey's gameplay sprites a smile tho, they need it)”
“The graphics and music are a treat, but the gameplay sadly has slight jank at times (mainly with the jumping).”
“The whip and swing mechanic is kind of jank.”
“A cute game with pretty nice presentation, but the gameplay lacks polish.”
Whipseey and the Lost Atlas (Switch) Review
The game equivalent of Kirby eating and swallowing an enemy and getting nothing out of it.
50%Whipseey and the Lost Atlas (Nintendo Switch)
Whipseey and the Lost Atlas looks great and I liked the retro inspired music, but it’s a short game. It also lacks exciting features and objectives to keep the player interested. Would be a good game for younger kids though.
50%Not so epic yarn --- Whipseey and the Lost Atlas review
Whipseey and the Lost Atlas shows promise with its cute art style and nice soundtrack, but without longer levels or collectibles to encourage replay value, the minor annoyances that drag this game down are all the more apparent. If you have a few bucks to blow, you can try it out, but otherwise just stay away.
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