Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Reviews
The jump in difficulty for the area bosses is a bit of a bummer, as are the forced collectathon elements, but the co-op and solo gameplay experiences are pretty solid. After having been away from the platformer genre for a little while, Marsupilami 2 certainly rekindled that passion in me, and I'm eager to show more of the game to my kids and even pick up the first game if I see it on sale. The Marsupilamis may look like skinny Chester Cheetahs with longer tails, but I'm glad I had a chance to jump and swing along to their world's salsa beats and be reminded of all the great mascot platformers that have come before and now inspire a new generation of game makers.
If you enjoy 2D platformers even a little bit then you need to play Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia as it's simply one of the best examples of the genre ever made. The amount of cuteness, rewarding challenges, and a whole clever multiplayer component make it a definite must-play. đ„
Marsupilami 2 is a solid, packed little platformer thatâs fast-paced just enough for everyone to get in on the fun. An easy recommendation for the 2D platforming enthusiast and family looking to do more than just the odd obby. â
I came away from Marsupilami 2 â Salsa Palombia more impressed than I expected to be. At first glance, itâs easy to look at it and think, âOh, this is a bit of Donkey Kong Country,â and there are certainly similarities. But once you get into the game, the three Marsupilamis and their different abilities give the platforming its own little twist. I particularly liked the feeling of gradually learning how to use each character and then applying those abilities to the levels. Thereâs a nice sense of mastery as you start spotting shortcuts, hidden areas and better ways through sections youâve already completed. Itâs not without its problems. The boss difficulty can be uneven, and the character abilities take a little time to get used to. But these are relatively small complaints in what I found to be a very enjoyable platformer. Considering I hadnât played the first game and didnât really know much about the series going in, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my time with it. Itâs colourful, playful and has enough ideas of its own to avoid feeling like a straight copy of the games that inspired it.
A living, breathing example that a good game doesnât need to be revolutionary, and that a good sequel certainly doesnât need to reinvent the wheel, Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia adds just enough new gameplay elements to make what was already a pretty good platformer even more entertaining. Throw in some charming visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, and youâve got a little hidden gem of a platformer that might be easy to overlook at first due to its licensed nature. Donât let that fool you, though. Just like its predecessor, this is an absolute treat, and a must have for fans of the genre.