Ratcheteer DX
Critic Reviews for Ratcheteer DX
Ratcheteer DX taps into nostalgia for simpler times, but it largely fails to translate to a modern console experience. Beyond the low-res pixel graphics that come with a free helping of eye strain, the experience is weighed down by a shallow narrative, humdrum combat, and excessive backtracking.
Ratcheteer DX is an 8 bit action-adventure deeply inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. If you miss the days of burning through AA batteries and not being able to game on your handheld after the sun goes down, Ratcheteer DX is sure to give you that nostalgic sensation you are looking for. Unfortunately, Ratcheteer DX carries forward the baggage from retro gaming including a shallow story, frustrating controls and without the Playdate quirk or the Nintendo charm, it fails to differentiate itself from the never ending flow of retro inspired indies. The nostalgic time capsule is a short and sweet adventure, but it'll likely only be appreciated by retro purists.
