Buy it if you like
- Graphics: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 140 sampled reviews
Based on 206 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 140 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
100% of themes are praise140 helpful reviews0% are complaints
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
24 of 140 sampled reviews raised it
Released in 1994 during the golden age of shareware titles, it offered a blend of colorful fantasy visuals, light puzzle elements, and accessible gameplay that made it appealing to players of all ages.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
20 of 140 sampled reviews raised it
I think that's my favorite part is exploring every part of the level and finding everything... and if I really like a challenge doing it all within the bonus time limit and full health.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
14 of 140 sampled reviews raised it
The accompanying soundtrack, composed in classic MIDI, captures the whimsical fantasy tone perfectly.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
9 of 140 sampled reviews raised it
The checkpoints and frequent item drops keep the difficulty balanced, ensuring that frustration never outweighs enjoyment.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
8 of 140 sampled reviews raised it
Story is written by non other than Tom Hall and exceeds expectations set by contemporary platformers of the day.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
6 of 140 sampled reviews raised it
The combination of combat and light puzzle-solving keeps the action varied, while hidden rooms and bonus secrets encourage exploration.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Graphics24 reviews
Gameplay20 reviews
Audio14 reviews
Difficulty9 reviews
Story8 reviews
Combat6 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Steam MachineUnsupported
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$4.99
The lowest we've tracked is $0.84.
4 points recordedtoday · $4.99
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