Players Like...

❤ Tight, Responsive Controls

Players praise the game's tight and responsive controls, describing the movement as "incredibly tight and telegraphed very well." The controls feel "fluid" and "easy to pick up and master," allowing for satisfying and precise platforming.

❤ Diverse Movement Options

The game offers players a wide variety of movement techniques to master, including jumps, high jumps, long jumps, wall jumps, dives, rolls, gliding, and a spin attack. This expansive moveset inspired by classic 3D platformers enables creative traversal and combo opportunities, especially when attempting to optimize level speedruns.

❤ Challenging Yet Rewarding Platforming

While the game's 10 levels can be completed relatively quickly, the platforming becomes more challenging in the later stages. Collecting all three green gems in each level can be quite difficult, but players find it very satisfying to accomplish. The developers have tailored the level design with speedrunning in mind, pushing players to thoroughly learn and master the movement mechanics to skip obstacles and find the fastest routes.

❤ Speedrunning Potential

Many reviews highlight the game's strong potential as a speedrunning title. The tight controls, diverse movement options, and level design focused on quick completions make Gwen the Hen 64 an appealing prospect for players looking to optimize their times and compete against others. The inclusion of level-specific time trials further reinforces this aspect of the gameplay.