Review: Furwind (PlayStation 4)

Furwind is a colorful, pixel art style, action-platformer game that evokes the challenging classics of the old days. Embark on this epic adventure in which a little fox will fight the ominous darkness that is invading its world.

Pros:

• Lush vibrant pixel art graphics.
• 219.5mb download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• Platformer gameplay.
• Boss fights a plenty.
• Actions: Double jump, kick, slam and grenades.
• Solid platforming.
• Stamina system for attacks.
• Gems- in-game currency.
• Shops- Buy new abilities and upgrades.
• World map level select.
• Big levels with secrets, multiple routes, and options.
• Can replay levels.
• Retro yet modern atmosphere.
• Checkpoint fires-pay with gems and the cost increases every subsequent save.
• Variety of enemies.

Cons:

• No tutorial or control tips.
• Little guidance.
• Little replay value.
• Few cheap death situations which highlight the checkpoint spacing issues.
• Controls do feel a bit loose especially with the jumping.
• Difficulty spikes especially with boss fights.