Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze spring to mind off the top of our heads. Our main qualm in all this is that the Switch isn’t exactly short of bright, characterful 2D platformers. These palate cleansers cast you as a plaything for the Norse Gods, who chase and prod you through otherworldly obstacle courses. Occasionally, you’ll encounter optional bonus levels, accessed through a deep whiff of a suspiciously potent purple gas. There are several delightful variations on the classic moving/temporary platform theme. You’ll also get to ride fantastical creatures now and then Another level contains snaking vines that simultaneously provide a threat and a means of escape.
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One particular standout is a series of balloon rides through spike-filled airspace, requiring you to chop away ballast to adjust your altitude. Otherwise, most of the variation here comes from the level layouts, which contain some delightful touches. New weapons grant new bonus attacks, which is one of the ways the game keeps things interesting. There’s a currency to be collected, which can be spent on new weapons and shields at the merchant that crops up periodically. Virtually all levels will see you running from left to right, jumping on enemy heads or slashing them with your bladed weapons.
There are no real surprises in how this is achieved.
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