This is a "git gud" platformer, focusing on replaying the same parts of a board over and over until you have the movements down perfectly. That might work in some cases, such as Shovel Knight, but here it just feels punishing and uninspired. I found myself gripping my controller tighter and tighter as I played, hoping that I would finally get it right this time so I could finally move on.

--The Good--

• Fun retro art and aesthetics.
• Good music that managed to sound retro but also moody in a modern sense.
• Simple story that didn't get too much in the way but still managed to be a little existential.

--The Bad--

• The wall climbing was too finicky. That was the main reason I kept failing.
• The overall world was uninteresting. There were flashes of things I liked, such as playing as a birdman instead of the typical human, but otherwise the characters and settings were forgettable.
• Gameplay was not satisfying for someone who doesn't want to waste time being a video game athlete and "gitting gud."

--The Verdict--

An inexpensive and somewhat short title for people who might like this sort of thing. But it lacks the heart of Shovel Knight or the fluidity of Spelunky or Super Meat Boy. Play it. Git gud. Then put it back on the shelf forever.