Mission In Snowdriftland Review (Nintendo Switch OLED)
Mission In Snowdriftland Review, Chaos at the headquarters of the video game organization, UPIXO: the villain, El Pix, has stolen some important and historically valuable artifacts of video game history from the archive. Mission in Snowdriftland offers the right gaming experience for all players: younger and less experienced gamers can get off to a quick and easy start and jump right in to start searching for the artifacts, while core gamers will face a cool challenge as they collect all 24 snowflakes per level.
Mission In Snowdriftland Review Pros:
- Modern pixel art graphics.
- 906MB download size.
- 3 save slots.
- Game timer option.
- 2D platformer gameplay.
- Opening tutorial signs.
- Kill enemies by jumping on their heads.
- Collect snowflakes in each level, each one has X amount and you have a counter on screen.
- World map level select that is presented as an advent calendar.
- You can replay levels.
- Tight controls.
- Rescue artifacts by finishing levels and you can view them at the base.
- The backers lounge in the base has all the Kickstarter backers.
- The game is very accessible and easy to pick up and play.
- Levels are big and have multiple routes to find.
- Three-heart life system. Pick up hearts to replenish.
- Casual nods to classic games.
- End of level breakdown shows how many snowflakes you got and the time it took to finish.
- The jump works on the longer you press it the higher you go.
- A lot of fun to play.
- Great enemy models.
- Restart the level menu option.
- Unlock bonus levels.
- Platforms can move under your weight ushering you to be quick or lose momentum or height.
- Mini boss encounters.
Mission In Snowdriftland Review Cons:
- You cannot remap the controls.
- No real game options.
- Lacks a leaderboard or any reason for the level timer option to exist.
- You cannot move the camera around so dropping down the big levels is rather tricky.
- No checkpoints.
- Hot detection can feel a bit off.
- The reward for collecting all snowflakes is nothing other than a personal challenge.
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Mission In Snowdriftland:
Developer: diplodocus-games.de
Publisher: diplodocus-games.de
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Graphics - 7/107/10
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Sound - 6/106/10
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Accessibility - 8/108/10
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Length - 7/107/10
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Fun actor - 7/107/10
Summary
Mission In Snowdriftland offers a delightful blend of modern pixel art graphics and 2D platformer gameplay. The game is accessible and easy to pick up, featuring tight controls and a three-heart life system where players can replenish hearts by picking them up. The levels are expansive, with multiple routes to explore, and the world map level selection is presented as an advent calendar, adding a festive touch. Players can collect snowflakes at each level, with a counter on the screen to keep track, and the end-of-level breakdown shows how many snowflakes were collected and the time it took to finish. The game also includes a game timer option, three save slots, and the ability to replay levels.
The gameplay mechanics are straightforward yet engaging. Players kill enemies by jumping on their heads and can rescue artifacts by finishing levels, which can be viewed at the base. The backers lounge in the base features all the Kickstarter backers, adding a personal touch. The game includes casual nods to classic games, and the jump mechanics are intuitive, with the height of the jump depending on how long the button is pressed. The game also features great enemy models, mini-boss encounters, and platforms that move under the player’s weight, requiring quick reflexes to maintain momentum or height. Bonus levels can be unlocked, and there is an option to restart the level from the menu.
However, the game has its drawbacks. Players cannot remap the controls, and there are no real game options available. The game lacks a leaderboard, making the level timer option somewhat redundant. The inability to move the camera around makes navigating the large levels tricky, especially when dropping down. Additionally, there are no checkpoints, and the hit detection can feel a bit off at times. The reward for collecting all the snowflakes is merely a personal challenge, with no tangible in-game benefits.
In summary, Mission In Snowdriftland is a fun and accessible 2D platformer with charming pixel art graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics. While it has some limitations, such as the inability to remap controls and the lack of checkpoints, the game’s tight controls, expansive levels, and festive world map make it an enjoyable experience for players of all ages and a great chill-out game.
