Game Freak's ambitious puzzle-action platformer has a neat hook that never quite comes together.
Giga Wrecker2017
Giga Wrecker
2017 Game Freak69Worthwhile
Playtime
ModerateTypically 12 hours
Playable on
- Steam DeckPlayable
- Steam MachinePlayable
Available on
- $19.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- February 6, 2017
- Developer
- Game Freak
- Publisher
- Game Freak
- Themes
Overview
"Giga Wrecker is a 2D puzzle-platform action game developed and published by Game Freak. You play as a cyborg girl, who has the power of reconstructing debris and scraps into various weapons, and explore a world invaded by an army of mysterious robots."
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Reception
Press71
Players73
GoodGood- OpenCritic71from 17 reviews
Despite a lack of originality and questionable controls I found myself coming back to Giga Wrecker Alt to tackle that puzzle, overcome that boss or just explore its world. If you are looking for a ground breaking new entry in Game Freak's reserve or something similar to the Pokémon titles then this may not be the title for you.
Creators of Pokémon or not, some interesting ideas can't override the terrible execution in this staggeringly ugly 2D platformer.
A true love letter to the platform games of old, if you are looking for a fresh challenge and can forgive its predictable narrative, Giga Wrecker Alt will be a treat for you.
Giga Wrecker Alt. is still a solid Metroidvania game, even though we're getting more of them nowadays. Even though the collision and physics can sometimes be wonky, the puzzle platforming is inventive and matches well with the combat, which goes at a nice flow once you master the rhythm of the controls. Despite some blurry parts here and there, the...