You are PETER SHORTS! You have been captured and taken to a secret cloning facility. Can you escape with your newly-cloned brethren?
As the player, you take on the role of Peter Shorts, who has been captured and taken to a secret cloning facility. The game features an interconnected Metroidvania-style world map, with various areas and paths blocked off by obstacles that require specific abilities or forms to overcome. As you progress, you'll unlock new traversal options like double jumps, air dashes, and the ability to climb walls and ceilings. Unlocking these upgrades enables you to backtrack and access previously inaccessible areas, revealing new paths, secrets, and collectibles.
The combat takes heavy inspiration from platform fighting games, with a simple two-button control scheme consisting of a basic attack and a special move. However, each playable Peter form has a unique moveset, including grabs, aerial attacks, charged attacks, and special abilities. Mastering the nuances of each form's moveset is key to becoming proficient at the combat. The combat also emphasizes the ability to parry enemy attacks. By timing a downward input, you can stun enemies and open them up for counterattacks. This, combined with the weighty, momentum-based movement, encourages strategic positioning and dodging before engaging.
One of the most unique aspects of the gameplay is the ability to defeat enemy clones of Peter and then take control of them. Each clone has a distinct visual design and moveset, providing you with a diverse roster of playable characters to choose from. This adds an extra layer of depth to the combat, as you must consider which form is best suited for the challenges ahead. The combination of Metroidvania exploration and platform fighter combat leads to emergent gameplay scenarios. You can experiment with different character forms and movesets to overcome platforming challenges or defeat groups of enemies in creative ways. The game encourages experimentation and rewards players for finding innovative solutions to the obstacles they face.