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Splasher
Released On: Feb 7, 2017
79
6.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
79
71% Positive
5 Reviews
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29% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
79
71% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
29% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
It’s safe to say that Splasher ticks all the right boxes in all the right places. It has the potential to be the next big thing in platforming – I urge you, if you’re a fan of the genre, then you must give Splasher a try.
Splasher is one of the best 2D platformers we've played in the last years, and it deserves more attention. If you enjoyed games like Rayman Legends or Super Meat Boy, give this one a try.
A challenging, sometimes punishing platformer that blends a unique hook and fun movement with clever level design that is well worth a look. Don’t let the innocent appearance fool you.
Splasher is a great platformer and deserves to be played by any fan of the genre. If you enjoyed games like Super Meat Boy or Rayman Origins you’ll enjoy the frenetic pace of Splasher and the demanding controls. You have everything you need at your fingertips, you just need the dexterity to finish what you started. I appreciate what Splasher does with the four buttons because it’s opening up the genre and experimenting with what’s possible. Another platformer where you jump through levels would probably be dust in the wind but Splasher stands out because it takes a chance with its unique, if sometimes frustrating, controls.
Much like an actual modern-day factory, then, Splasher abides by an assembly-line philosophy, piling on nuances to each previous level in a way that keeps each one at full capacity while still building an increasingly complex game.
Difficult, but fair Rayman-like platformer could perhaps look nicer, but who cares, when it excels with unparalleled gameplay?
For a first title, Splashteam has shown that they are more than capable of bringing some original ideas to one of gaming’s oldest genres. The action-packed levels offer plenty of surprises to keep players on their toes, even if a few fall flat, and the brightly colored presentation further benefits the unique title. Yet, Splasher‘s distinct lack of character is unfortunate, as even a few minor touches could have greatly enhanced the context in which all of this exciting platforming is taking place. Nonetheless, casual and speedrunning platforming fans alike will find a pleasantly surprising amount of depth and content that boosts Splasher to exciting heights.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 User Ratings
6.9
65% Positive
13 Ratings
13 Ratings
10% Mixed
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25% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 User Ratings
6.9
65% Positive
13 Ratings
13 Ratings
10% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
25% Negative
5 Ratings
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Summary Splasher is a 2D platformer with unique arcade/action gameplay. It offers gamers challenges that require agility, speed and fast reflexes, and is set in a crazy cartoon universe.
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Feb 7, 2017
Developer:
- Splashteam
Publisher: The Sidekicks
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