Underplayed Gems

Guacamelee! (2013)

Guacamelee! cover
Developer
Drinkbox Studios
Publisher
Spike Chunsoft, Drinkbox Studios
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita
Genres
Platform, Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 186 player ratings
Main story
about 8.0 hours
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

A vibrant, folklore-soaked beat-'em-up that mixes acrobatic melee combat with a wink and a grin.

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About

"Guacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters. Guacamelee! builds upon the classic open-world Metroid-vania style of games, by adding a strong melee combat component, a new dimension switching mechanic, and cooperative same-screen multiplayer for the entire story. The game also blurs the boundaries between combat and platforming by making many of the moves useful and necessary for both of these. Travel through a mystical and mysterious Mexican world as a Luchador using the power of your two fists to battle evil. Uncover hidden wrestling techniques like the Rooster Uppercut, and Dimension Swap to open new areas and secrets." Guacamelee! was later released on PC under the name "Guacamelee! Gold Edition" with the DLC included and has an updated version called "Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition" with an expended story, 2 new areas, and a new boss.

Trailer

Screenshots

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