Review: Golden Force – Vibrant Action-Platforming Marred By Rough Edges

A disturbance in the Force.

The initial vibe we picked up from side-scroller Golden Force was a very positive one. The mixture of platforming and combat – complete with power moves, juggles and burst-dashes – recalled Treasure’s GBA masterpiece Astro Boy: The Omega Factor. It may not be the most well-known game, but trust us when we say this: anything that can capture its essence – even momentarily – has something worthwhile to offer. While it can’t justify this comparison for its duration, to even mention it in the same breath as Astro Boy speaks to the effort that’s been poured into Golden Force.

Taking control of one of four characters – or two of four in local multiplayer – it’s a fairly straightforward action-platformer in concept, but the execution is a cut above average in several ways. Movement and combat feel good and crunchy (though there’s a lack of HD rumble), with enemies able to be juggled into the air and launched away, turning them into dangerous, ricocheting projectiles that can damage other bad guys.

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A disturbance in the Force.

The initial vibe we picked up from side-scroller Golden Force was a very positive one. The mixture of platforming and combat – complete with power moves, juggles and burst-dashes – recalled Treasure’s GBA masterpiece Astro Boy: The Omega Factor. It may not be the most well-known game, but trust us when we say this: anything that can capture its essence – even momentarily – has something worthwhile to offer. While it can’t justify this comparison for its duration, to even mention it in the same breath as Astro Boy speaks to the effort that’s been poured into Golden Force.

Taking control of one of four characters – or two of four in local multiplayer – it’s a fairly straightforward action-platformer in concept, but the execution is a cut above average in several ways. Movement and combat feel good and crunchy (though there’s a lack of HD rumble), with enemies able to be juggled into the air and launched away, turning them into dangerous, ricocheting projectiles that can damage other bad guys.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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