Play as a luchador in a Metroidvania/Castleroid inspired indie where key moves must be obtained to progress further between the different areas and the overall world. Guacamelee! references tons of internet, video game and of course Mexican culture!
As a Mexican wrestler, you are naturally able to throw your enemies around with piledrives and suplexes, allowing for interesting battle outcomes to happen because throwing bodies around results into collateral damage.
The level design and art design go hand in hand with each other because there is a unique mechanic implemented here; that of switching between the living and the dead dimensions. This feature is used for platform as well as battle sequences.
Key moves include special luchador techniques such as dash punching and headbutting your way around, but also goat riding(traverse walls) and goat flying(launch from walls) in order to reach hidden secrets, defeat foes and progress.
Guacamelee! also allows a second player to join in anytime, and it features a fun overall presentation, story, good bosses and just the right pacing and game length to let any newcomer or veteran come join the marvelous gameplay to be found here.
Rating: 8.4
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