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Guacamelee!

Drinkbox Studios · Spike Chunsoft
Linux Mac PC PS3 Vita
Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
Release Date: April 9, 2013
"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! was later released on PC under the name "Guacamelee! Gold Edition" with the DLC included and has an updated version called "Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition" with an expended story, 2 new areas, and a new boss.
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Critic Reviews

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Giant Bomb
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DrinkBox Studios' lucha libre-flavored brawler is smartly designed, beautifully drawn, and just a lot of fun.