Rikki & Vikki

I think overall I recommend this game to people who want a challenge, and I mean a BIG challenge. I have both praise and gripes for this game, but I'll start with what I liked. The presentation for this game is very well done. The art style looks really good, and the sprites convey good amounts of detail while also being simplistic. The music is also catchy, and I'd highly recommend you download the OST off of the Bandcamp website. Beyond presentation, the game has a mehcanic that's very inventive, and allows you to solve puzzles in a satisfying/ unique way. Despite how much the developers expanded on this mechanic as the game went on, I feel like they've barely scratched the surface, and could expand on it even further (perhaps with a sequel if that ever happens). Don't get me wrong though, I'm quite pleased with the level of depth this mechanic had. As much as I do like this game, I h

The game has top notch graphics and music. However, for anyone on the fence about buying this game, let me warn you that if you want to get the most from this game you'll need to play the 2-player co-op mode. I am unable to play it properly because I don't know anybody locally who would be interested in playing it so I am unable to see the exclusive bosses and -what I assume- is the true ending to the game. You could try playing 2-player by yourself but it alters the puzzles so you have to work together with someone. If you play as either single player character, (I’ll say this as spoiler-free as possible) the ending you get basically tells you to go play 2-player mode and kicks you back to the title screen. It's a shame that's my circumstances with this game as I am sure others will have a blast with it if they have a buddy. If you like puzzles and going for high scores, give this gam

This is a hidden gem. It really shows the Atari 7800 could game just as much as the latest engines. I absolutely love that. This is a puzzle platformer designed with modern game design sensibilities. The gameplay involves single-screen levels, grab all the keys to continue to the next level. The edges of the level warp, which is the source of the game's puzzles. Every 10 levels, you face a boss, then you go to a new area. There are 50 levels total for single player, and another set of 50 (with it's own set of bosses) for Co-op mode. The game starts out as a high-score, lives based game, but after your 2nd Game Over it gives you the option to remove your score and give you infinite lives, becoming more of a modern setup. Good choice, you'll need it. I've finished it on Singleplayer and am now going though in co-op with a friend, and it's like playing an entirely new quest. Overall, v

This game is an amazing throwback to the 7800 days with both it's graphics and gameplay. Definitely recommended. [Although, I REALLY don't like the fact that the game pulls a Bubble Bobble by locking you out of the true ending unless you're playing co-op--complete with that Misery joker insulting the player at the end of the 1P game just for going alone. Not everyone has a friend, you know!!]

this game really pulled a Bubble Bobble on me

Rikki & Vikki is a very enjoyable game which can be played by two players, sadly only trough local or with a program like Parsec. There are various worlds filled with puzzles and cavern guardians, both singleplayer and multiplayer have unique levels and bosses. You also don't have to worry about saving, the game should detect the world and level you're on and you'll continue from that point on. Overall a good game, the final boss was the best part about this.