Willy Jetman Astromonkey's Revenge is not going to mark an era in the genre but it is an excellent cover letter for Last Chicken Games' first professional project. Platform lovers have a fun game both in their control and in the script that has to bet on their own identity against the great references of the genre.
Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge2020
Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge
2020 BadLand Publishing74Good
Playtime
ModerateTypically 15 hours
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Details
- Launch
- January 31, 2020
- Developer
- Last Chicken Games
- Publisher
- BadLand Publishing
- Themes
Overview
Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge is an arcade shooter full to the brim with action and shooting, inspired by the console classics of the 90s. A mysterious accident causes an environmental disaster on a faraway planet.
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Reception
Press76
Good- Metacritic75from 8 reviews
- OpenCritic77from 5 reviews
It rises above its derivative title and offers an attractive, intricate, very much hand-crafted Metroidvania-lite experience.
As a retro-inspired game, Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge does a fantastic job of bringing gamers back to the past while offering fresh and exciting shooting and platforming gameplay. So, rock out with your Willy out and give it a try.
EXCELLENT - A nearly perfect mix of action adventure and Metroidvania styling makes this a must have title for those who enjoy the side-scrolling, platform jumping, leveling up games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Metroid. There is a lot of fun to be had even if you don’t like those types of games because the jetpack really does add a layer...
With so many retro indie titles that have replicated the feel and experience of such a wide variety of classic genres and styles it's always a bit surprising when you stumble onto one that still feels somewhat unique...