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But with Sunblaze, I feel very different. The music has a charm to it that resonates throughout the entire game, it is relaxing at points and helps to reduce the frustrations that players may feel during the more difficult stages.įinal Thoughts – now I will admit that I am not the biggest fan or the best player of hardcore platformers, due to the ridiculous amount of precision required to solve even the most simple puzzle set ups. There are no issues when it comes to the performance, with zero frame drops or lag issues at all.

Presentation – the visual style of Sunblaze is reminiscent of games from the earlier generations of gaming, with bold pixel art sprites and vibrant colors used for various parts of the game.

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The action is smooth when using a thumbstick on either a Joy-Con or pro controller, but the d-pad is a much better especially that of a third party controller like the Retro Bit Sega Saturn pad. The inputs are smooth and have zero lag to them, making the precision aspect of the game very balanced. Now, with the gameplay covered, I will be moving onto the other aspects of this title, starting with the controls.Ĭontrols – Sunblaze uses a very simple control method, with a simple three button input layout which is similar to the classic platform titles of the 80’s and 90’s. The overall quality of this title is very high, with a fun but tough challenge that encourages players to push themselves, with a timer system that promotes organic speed running and hidden collectables to find throughout. There is also a secondary mode that can be played, called Zen Mode, a more relaxed version of the main story mode that features reduced difficulty and alternate versions of levels. These features include unlimited use of jumping and dashes, invincibility and higher jump height, giving players a chance to make it through the challenges with minimal stress. The developers have included accessibility options to allow players of all skill levels to enjoy the game. But there are systems in place to alleviate any issues players may face. The mechanics for jumping and platforming are smooth, but do have their hiccups as the precision required can lead to death fairly often. These moves are a jump, double jump and dash, but be careful as the use of each move is limited to once each while in the air and will only be reset upon touching the ground or another surface. The 6 chapters that the player will challenge are broken up with interactive cutscenes that help tell the story throughout, giving greater depth to the overall experience on offer.Īs a platformer, this title features a limited move set that the player can use. The 300+ stages are separated into different chapters made up of increasingly difficult challenges, each with their own unique theming and gimmicks to overcome. Gameplay – Sunblaze is a precision platformer in the vein of indie hit Celeste, with challenging platform action, dangerous traps and complex puzzle set-ups.

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With all her skills, can Josie overcome the risks that have infested the simulator and complete her superhero training? However, the training room has gone rogue, with dangerous hazards and pitfalls for the young girl to overcome. Aided by her father, a now retired hero sets up a superhero training simulator. Story – Josie is a superhero in training going by the name Sunblaze. Now with the introductions out of the way, let’s get into the review, starting off with the story.

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The provision of this software has not influenced the contents of this review, all thoughts and opinions contained within are my own. This title is available for the Nintendo Switch and computer platforms, links to each version of the game will be available at the bottom of this review.ĭisclaimer: before I get into the review, I would like to thank Bonus Stage Limited for providing the copy of Sunblaze used for this piece. This title is inspired by Celeste, with additional accessibility features to make the game approachable for all. Overview – developed by Games From Earth and published by Bonus Stage Limited, Sunblaze is a challenging precision platformer with vibrant pixel art graphics and over 300 levels.

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