Sky Islands (Perspective is fun!)

Remember Fez?

Well, Sky Island is basically the same thing, only it has actually been released. (sorry, cheap shot.) It's impressive stuff.

edited 5th Apr '11 12:56:52 AM by edvedd

I'll have to take a look, but my first impression from the description is that this is either A) a Flash-based early Alpha released by the same studio, as is the case with Meat Boy / Super Meat Boy, or B) a fan-made rip in Flash form, similar to "2D Portal".

Welp. Beat the game. A small problem though.

I had no idea what I was doing. Then again, this wouldn't be the first game where this happened.

It was nice of the game to preview where the perspective change places you. However, I think it would be better if they limited the perspective changes to the four available ones. Although I personally just stumbled through like a drunk cow, I'm pretty sure those doing no death runs or speed runs would realise the true potential of the gaem...or something.

My head hurts though.

It's such a simple game: no plot, fancy graphics, multiplayer, or big budget, and happens to be awfully cutsey to boot. Yet somehow it's more innovative and addictive than most platformers I've played, and the music is very catchy.

This game is proof that you don't need large development teams or vigourous playtesting to succeed in making a fun game.

edited 5th Apr '11 8:27:51 AM by SgtRicko

This game reminds me a lot of Super Paper Mario. This isn't a bad thing.