Darwin's Paradox! Reviews
The concept and aesthetic of Darwin's Paradox consistently shine, but its inventive wall-climbing gameplay is held back by a few noticeable frustrations.
Darwin’s Paradox! is a super fun 2D Puzzle Platform Adventure game, While i really enjoyed my time with the game and didn’t really encounter much problems other then sometimes being spawned back a bit further then I thought I would upon death, But other then that it is a Stupendous game
Darwin's Paradox! is an interesting and entertaining experiment that definitely deserves a second installment, provided it delivers not only the idea but also enough (and substantial) variety to sustain it.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Trial and error stealth muddies the otherwise crystal clear waters of this endearing puzzle platformer
Charming and occasionally engaging, Darwin's Paradox! Is an uneven and sometimes irritating stealth platformer with a few too many quirks and inconsistencies to outright recommend.
If you enjoy the 2D Oddworld games, Inside, Lunark, Another World, Heart of Darkness, or even the Little Nightmares series, you will likely find Darwin’s Paradox! hard to put down. It’s a much sillier game than any of those and leans further into the “cinematic” aspect of the genre, making it distinct among its contemporaries. Darwin’s Paradox! is a beautiful and polished game that highlights the genre’s strengths.
A beautiful and varied platformer that has some issues with both the narrative and - to a lesser extent - the gameplay. Waiting for a discount is a great way to go - in that case you'll definitely won't regret the time and money spent on this game.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Become a clever octopus and save the marine world from a ruthless corporation. Your unique skills will definitely come in handy in this challenging platformer. On the one hand, the game is very fun, but it can also be frustrating at times.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
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The game about the delightful mollusk is available at launch for just over a hundred zloty. In my opinion, that's a good price for this relatively short adventure, which will take you two or three evenings to complete. Darwin's Paradox's main strengths are its interesting mechanics and decent level design. If you're not sure if you're up to the challenge, you can always try the free demo. It's been available on all platforms for some time now. Be warned: this octopus is really hard to put down.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Darwin's Paradox is a brief but enjoyable 2.5D platforming adventure which also incorporates stealth and some light puzzling. It has some minor issues, such as dubious checkpointing in places, but Darwin's undeniable charm will ultimately win you over.
Darwin's Paradox! excels in its impeccable art direction, the protagonist's charisma, and the creative approach of alternating gameplay both in and out of the water, in addition to delivering a fun narrative with memorable cutscenes. On the other hand, the uneven difficulty, especially in the second half, and the decision to make certain challenges mandatory that could be optional end up hurting the pacing and generating unnecessary frustration. Still, it's a remarkable and personality-filled experience, worthwhile mainly for its visuals and originality.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
A game competent and full of spunk lacking some polish and direction.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Darwin's Paradox is an enjoyable puzzle platformer from start to finish. The platforming feels good, while the puzzle aspects aren't overwhelming to the point that it detracts from the journey. The octopus abilities are well implemented and don't feel difficult to use, and the overall journey feels like it moves along at a good clip without meandering for too long. With a gorgeous presentation in place, there's little to gripe about, and fans of puzzle platforming who value experience over challenge will love Darwin's Paradox.
Although the difficulty curve varies greatly, Darwin's Paradox has become one of the platform games I've enjoyed the most in recent years. Since there's no new MGS game on the horizon, I'd suggest giving this "Tactical Octopus Action" a chance.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
The store page for Darwin's Paradox calls it "a grand adventure worthy of a true animated movie", and I can't help but find that funny when the game honestly reminds me a lot of the licensed movie tie-ins I grew up playing.
Darwin's Paradox! may not be perfect, but it's still a bold and fun title that deserves players' attention.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Darwin's Paradox! is a puzle-platformer adventure featuring fantastic animation and undeniable charm. It suffers from somewhat unpolished gameplay mechanics and lackluster puzzles, but even still, the game will manage to bring a smile to your face more than once.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Darwin's Paradox! is a beautiful and variety-filled 2D platformer that expertly blends platforming, puzzles, and stealth so if you don't mind a little trial and error then be sure to give this delightful octopus a chance. 🐙
Darwin’s Paradox! blends stealth, puzzles, and platforming with a charismatic hero, delightful art direction, and a fresh adventure that is highly enjoyable, even if it ends too quickly.
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