From the creators of Golf Club Nostalgia and Highwater. Return to their whimsical, neon-lit apocalypse in a Jungle Book meets The Armageddon fusion. Parkour through the remains of humanity as a child being hunted, while catchy end-of-days tunes and curious survivor stories play on the radio.
The developers challenge players to precisely time jumps, wall-runs, and other acrobatic maneuvers as they parkour through the game's detailed, hand-drawn post-apocalyptic environments. Reviewers praise the satisfying feel of nailing the platforming sequences, likening the experience to classic 90s SEGA titles like The Jungle Book and Aladdin.
Players will die frequently as they learn the optimal paths and timing required to overcome the game's challenging platforming obstacles. The one-hit kill mechanic for most enemy encounters amplifies the difficulty, creating a trial-and-error experience that some find engaging and others find overly frustrating. Reviewers note inconsistencies with the ledge-grabbing mechanics, which can make certain sections feel more reliant on memorization than skill. However, the game's relatively short runtime of 2-3 hours prevents the challenge from becoming overbearing.
Alongside the core platforming, the game encourages players to thoroughly explore its detailed environments to uncover additional narrative context and optional collectibles. Reviewers praise the rich world-building, with environmental details hinting at the backstory of the cataclysmic event that shaped the setting. While the ability to take alternate paths and discover hidden areas is appreciated, some feel the game could have benefited from more opportunities for exploration and discovery.
The developers mix in chase sequences and other gameplay elements to prevent the platforming from becoming monotonous. Reviewers describe the overall pacing as well-balanced, with the short runtime ensuring the experience doesn't overstay its welcome. However, a few reviewers note that the game could have further diversified the challenge by incorporating more puzzle-solving mechanics alongside the platforming.