Guacamelee!: Gold Edition
2013
- platform
- hack and slash/beat 'em up
- adventure
- indie
- action
- fantasy
- comedy
- single player
- multiplayer
- co-operative
The story
"Guacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters. Guacamelee! builds upon the classic open-world Metroid-vania style of games, by adding a strong melee combat component, a new dimension switching mechanic, and cooperative same-screen multiplayer for the entire story. The game also blurs the boundaries between combat and platforming by making many of the moves useful and necessary for both of these. Travel through a mystical and mysterious Mexican world as a Luchador using the power of your two fists to battle evil. Uncover hidden wrestling techniques like the Rooster Uppercut, and Dimension Swap to open new areas and secrets." Guacamelee! Gold Edition is a port of the PlayStation 3 and Vita version of the game and includes the DLC that was released for the game. An updated version of the game called "Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition" was later released that includes an expanded story, 2 new areas, and a new boss.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated papel picado colours against deep night blues, with the dead and the living rendered in crisp hand-drawn sprites that snap and pop on screen. Moves land with chunky, comic punch: every uppercut and body slam is punctuated by bold impact flashes and cartoon sound effects, while a bouncy mariachi-flavoured soundtrack keeps the rhythm bright. Underneath the swagger sits a sun-warmed, playful mood, the kind of cheerful energy that suits a weekend afternoon on the sofa, a short evening session, or a friendly co-op night on the couch. Pacing is brisk and rewarding, with a steady flow of unlocking new abilities that open up backtracking routes and secret corners across a sprawling map. The tone is light and teasing, full of folklore-flavoured jokes and a lovable cast of eccentric characters, and the arc of a humble wrestler growing into a hero stays warm and uncomplicated. Intensity is mild: combat is cartoonish and bloodless, with stylised knockouts, no gore, and fear limited to the occasional spooky underworld. It suits players who want a lively, humorous action-platformer with a satisfying combat rhythm and a strong sense of place, especially those who enjoy exploring and sharing the fun with a friend.
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