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Whipseey per iPhone – uno "splendido" omaggio al mitico Kirby! https://diggita.com/v.php?id=1647717

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Whipseey - Kirby è arrivato su iPhone? No, ma quasi.... - XANTARMOB

Prendete Kirby, toglietegli il fiato e dotatelo di una frusta... Ed otterrete Whipseey, il nuovo platform del team Crescent Moon per iPhone!

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Whipseey and the Lost Atlas Short Review

by Amr (@siegarettes)

Whipseey and the Lost Atlas

Developer: Daniel A. Ramirez

Publisher: Blowfish Studios

Switch, PC

Charming, cute, and deceptively difficult, Whipsey and the Lost Atlas is short and simple platformer that doesn’t quite make the most of its truncated run time. Comprised of five uniquely themed stages, Whipseey stays varied throughout, but never explores the possibilities of its whip mechanics or sliding physics. 

Whipseey can bounce on enemies’ heads, whip, helicopter himself to safety and swing on grappling points, but those abilities aren’t used for more than the obvious. And while the emphasis on sloped level layouts might initially call to mind something like the momentum platforming of NES’ Mr. Gimmick, slopes mostly end up as obstacles that slightly inconvenience you while climbing a hill or making a jump. 

The whip action doesn’t fair much better, with the enemies’ basic patterns not providing much in the way of interesting situations. If anything, a lot of the challenge in Whipseey involves taking on enemies placed precariously close to bottomless pits, trying to jump and whip just right to avoid bumping into them and being nudged to your death. When it’s not bottomless pits, it’s walls of spikes, which you of course don’t have invincibility from if you get bumped by enemies. Almost none of my deaths came from losing health to enemies, but from being nudged into either a pit or spikes, quickly making a joke of the fact that you have a health bar. 

It’s not all bad--I did enjoy most of the boss fights, and the dedication to making every area unique went a lot way to keep me invested in seeing the next area. Whipseey’s got an undeniable charm, which is what caught my eye in the first place. But between the constant annoyance of instant death, and the underexplored premise, Whipseey like a character that’s yearning for a more complete game.  

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When I was first offered the opportunity to demo a couple of games published by Blowfish Studios at PAX, I almost didn’t take it. Reason being, the only game I had played which they had published was not my favorite. But I try not to judge by first appearances, so I decided I’d give them another shot, and I’m very glad I did. I played two very different titles being published by Blowfish Studios, and had a great time with both.

First up was Whipseey and the Lost Atlas. First, let’s get something out of the way. Yes, Whipseey was obviously inspired by classic NES games, and one unmentionable little pink puffball in particular. That said, this is more than just a clone. For one thing, your main character doesn’t start as a pink hero, he gets transformed into one by a magical book. For another, you don’t devour and gain abilities.

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Instead, all the combat is based around use of his magical whip. You can use it to swing across chasms, helicopter around and more. Also, the art in Whipseey is delightful. It evokes retro games of the past while not being tied to their restrictions. I had a feeling I might like Whipseey, and I’m glad I decided to demo it. But the other game I played at PAX West courtesy of Blowfish Studios was a huge surprise.

Obey Me was a game I took pretty much on a whim. All I knew was that it was a cooperative brawler, which in no way prepared me for the meat of the game. It’s set in some dystopian world ruled by angels and demons, essentially those with supernatural powers. You are one such character, a human turned demon named Vanessa. Your boss is Ammon, aka the Archduke of Avarice. You do his bidding, and in the demo that meant finding and murdering a mark.

Thankfully, things get more complicated very quickly. The mark isn’t going down easy, and seems to be busy building an army of resurrected zombie-style minions. But Vanessa isn’t on her own, her hellhound Monty is able to help her during battle, transforming into a more powerful form when needed. He also can talk, and boy does that pooch trash talk. When the duo work well together, they’re a force to be reckoned with, throwing daggers, breathing fire and teleporting all about. I was kicking ass and taking names until I got to the first mini boss, and then I really had to earn my victory.

Obey Me has a really unique vibe and world, and coupled with smart writing and fast and functional combat, I think it has a lot of potential. Not bad for a game I wasn’t really that sure about to begin with.

All in all, I’m really glad I gave Blowfish Studios a second chance at PAX West. Both games I played were very different, but satisfying in different ways. If you like quirky and interesting titles, I’d definitely give them both a look.

PAX West 2019: Blowfish Studios When I was first offered the opportunity to demo a couple of games published by Blowfish Studios at PAX, I almost didn't take it.

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Whipseey And The Lost Atlas – Gamescom 2019 Gameplay Trailer | PS4

Whipseey And The Lost Atlas – Gamescom 2019 Gameplay Trailer | PS4

In Whipseey and The Lost Atlas you play as Alex, a young boy who’s curiosity has landed him in a (more…)

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Whipseey and the Lost Atlas Reveal Trailer (Switch PS4 Xbox One PC)

Whipseey and the Lost Atlas, the whipping and swinging retro platformer from developer Daniel A. Ramirez and publisher Blowfish Studios, leaps onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC in Q3 2019. Control a young boy transported to a strange land and transformed into the pink, whip-wielding titular hero. Use his whip to lash at enemies, hover like a helicopter, and swing from grapple points. Collect magical gems, fight fantastic bosses, and explore vibrant landscapes full of vivid pixel art courtesy of Super Crate Box and Luftrausers artist Roy Nathan De Groot. Whipseey and the Lost Atlas Reveal Trailer (Switch PS4 Xbox One PC)

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