Review: Octahedron: Transfixed Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Fry enemies with laser beams, crumble walls, and solve puzzles, while obstacles & enemies move along with the beat. Ascend through the subterranean world of Veetragoul as you lose yourself to a pulse-pounding soundtrack from Chipzel, Andre Sobota, Derek Howell, and Monomirror. This is Octahedron: Transfixed Edition on Nintendo Switch

Pros:

  • Neon pixel graphics.
  • 365MB Download size.
  • Six save slots.
  • Award collection- Own achievement system complete with pop ups in game.
  • Speedrunner time support.
  • Opening tutorial.
  • Fast paced platform gameplay.
  • Rebind controls.
  • Options- Audio gain/LED background slider.
  • Diamonds- Collect in game to unlcok the next world.
  • Fast loading times.
  • Constant saving.
  • Create your own platforms to navigate the level.
  • Instant restarts.
  • Checkpoints.
  • Puzzle elements.
  • Difficult.
  • Heart pounding Bass/Techno soundtrack.
  • Checkpoints in game.
  • Tight responsive controls.
  • Beautiful bright explosions of eye orgy.
  • You can surf on your platform.
  • Addictive.
  • Frustratingly satisfying.

Cons:

  • Difficult.
  • No way to skip levels.
  • Can get very frustrating.
  • Levels go on a touch too long to be good for commute length sessions.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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