But as soon as I figured out the trick, it was usually cake. ![]() In fact, (for the “Light World” anyway) I ran into more mental blocks than skill blocks. With such concise levels, I believe nearly anyone can muster enough skill (or luck) to succeed. So while it may have been difficult or tricky course, the game never required me to sustain a high level of platforming skill for very long. Most of the levels can be completed in 30 seconds or less. It’s important to note that vast majority of Super Meat Boy isn’t like this at all. Even if it means I have to be at the top of my game for two or three minutes straight. Like any good final “boss”, it’s a real kick in the nuts. From the air, to the walls and on the ground, I felt like I could conquer any obstacle and complete any level with him.Īs I’m writing this, the final level of the “Light World” remains unfinished. And last, but certainly not least, I felt that I had complete control over Meat Boy. Next they incorporated a blood trail bookmarking where Meat Boy has been or died. No down time meant no time to wallow in disappointment and over think my next attempt. First off, reloading levels took no time. In reality, they made several smart decisions to minimize player frustration. If I were to stop here, Super Meat Boy would seem like one the most frustrating and masochistic games ever released. And finally, it only took one unfortunate hit to send me back to the beginning of the level. They were uncommon and were easily avoided unlike a bed of spikes. ![]() In fact, enemies were the least of my worries despite the fact that I couldn’t kill them. Obstacles like saw blades, laser turrets and rocket launchers were making life a living hell for Meat Boy. Nearly everything in Super Meat Boy can kill me - everything except for the walls and the floors. It’s a platformer where frequent deaths and learning from your mistakes is as natural as breathing. I’m not talking about the flash game which it was derived from. It’s certainly an original cast of characters, but there’s a lot of familiarity with Super Meat Boy. A game about a boy made of meat who’s on a quest to save his pink girlfriend from an evil fetus wearing a robot suit.
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