You are PETER SHORTS! You have been captured and taken to a secret cloning facility. Can you escape with your newly-cloned brethren?
This game masterfully blends Metroidvania exploration, beat-'em-up combat, and platform fighter mechanics to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Players will navigate the secret cloning facility, uncovering new areas and abilities as they progress through the nonlinear map.
The combat system draws heavily from classic beat-'em-ups, allowing players to string together punches, kicks, and special moves to take down the rogue Peter clones. Each playable Peter has a diverse moveset, adding depth and variety to the battles.
Woven into the beat-'em-up combat are platform fighter techniques like blocking, parrying, and air dodging. Mastering these mechanics adds an extra layer of strategy and skill expression, appealing to fans of games like Super Smash Bros.
The game's floaty, momentum-based movement system takes time to acclimate to, but once players get the hang of it, the platforming provides a satisfying and rewarding challenge. Precision is key as players navigate treacherous environmental hazards.
Defeating boss Peters grants players the ability to transform and take on their powers, adding further depth and variety to the gameplay. Experimenting with the diverse movesets of the different Peters is a core part of the experience.
In addition to the single-player campaign, the game offers a multiplayer versus mode, allowing players to compete against each other using the different Peters. This, combined with cooperative options, adds to the overall replayability and social appeal.