Review: Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San (Nintendo Switch)
A Blast From the Portable-Gaming Past! Mr. Tako will solve puzzles, explore mysterious dungeons and fight tenacious bosses on his mission to end the war between the octopus kingdom and the human world. Will you help this brave octopus to spread his message of tolerance and unity?
Pros:
- 8-Bit graphics.
- 773MB Download size.
- Visual options- 17 color palettes, Grid (Gameboy effect), Four screen modes, 10 background images.
- Three save slots.
- Gameboy load sound. (imitation)
- Very basic tutorial.
- 2D puzzle platformer gameplay.
- Difficult- Death restarts the level.
- Simple controls. Jump and shoot.
- Can replay levels.
- The main hub to interact with NPC and use shops etc.
- Hats- Earned in the game and gives unique buffs or weapons.
- Quick select backgrounds and wallpapers using top buttons.
- Fun to play.
- Retro atmosphere.
- 6 worlds.
- Boss battles.
- Take control of two wildly different characters.
- Puzzle elements throughout.
- Shooting has a bar that fills in as you use your weapon, Maxing this will cause it to momentarily lock.
- Wearing a hat of any type gives an additional hit point.
- Perfect fit on the switch.
- 50 different hats to collect.
- Side quests, puzzles, mini-games and 16 different dungeons to find and explore.
Cons:
- No touchscreen support.
- Can get confusing on where to go after finishing a level.
- Boss battles are not very clean or clear on what to do.
- Going through doors is not easy as it doesn’t always register.
- Difficult.
