Teslagrad 2
a game by | Rain Games |
Platform: | PC (2022) |
Editor Rating: | 8/10, based on 1 review |
User Rating: | 10.0/10 - 1 vote |
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See also: | Action Games, Action Adventure Games, 2D Platformer Games, Side Scrolling Games, Puzzle Games, Metroidvania Games, Steampunk Games |
I am having a hard time thinking of another platformer that I am as excited about as I am about Teslagrad 2! This game is just flat-out awesome, the first game was very well done, it was a neat puzzle platformer, but they have taken what they learned there and crafted something that is truly special. One of the best things about this game is that it is actually available on everything so no one has to miss out on this fantastic game.
Getting Back Home!
They have not revealed a great deal about the plot of Teslagrad 2 as I write this. What we do know is that we play as a young girl called, Lumina who is a Teslamancer which basically means that she has special electromagnetic powers that let her use an array of special abilities. The airship that she was flying on has crash-landed on a dangerous land in the North. Now she must do all that she can to survive and find her way back home. However, things in this land may not be what they seem at first!
“Scandivania”
That is not a typo by the way I wrote that right! The developer of the game is refereeing to Teslagrad 2 as the first ever Scandivania game which is a Metroidvania with Scandinavian and Norse mythology. That is awesome and something I got a huge kick out of. The visuals are just incredible and there is a good mixture of almost steampunk and Norse style areas that combine for a setting that really is quite unique. The game has some amazing animation and in many ways, it is like you are playing through a very high-end animated movie. The creature designs are also incredible and give me throwbacks to classic 80s animated movies like The Last Unicorn.
Electric Boogaloo!
The gameplay of Teslagrad 2 is where I feel that this game is going to well and truly not just grab me, but most other platform fantastic too. Lumina is very fluid to control and as she has these electromagnetic powers, she needs to make use of them to traverse each area she finds herself in. From being able to zap through a solid object, using a powerline for transport, and using her abilities for speed and combat. You will learn how to harness new abilities and make the best out of the ones you have as you progress through the game. It may sound like an odd comparison, but it reminds me of Super Mario Odyssey (but in 2D) Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and also a bit of Rayman Legends too.
Thinking, Thinking, Thinking!
If you read that in a Macho Man Randy Savage style voice, you my friend are awesome and we can hang out anytime! What I am talking about here is that while Teslagrad 2 is a very quick-paced kind of game. It is also one that requires a fair bit of thought and planning from the player. I am sure there will be sections of the game that do require a bit of trial and error as you figure out the best way through a section. The boss battles are also here to make you think as well in order to learn their patterns and the best way to beat them.
While I was very entertained by the first game. Teslagrad 2 is something extra special indeed. It is probably the indie platformer that I am most excited about in 2023. It has a very unique look to it; a very special setting and I am very interested to see the way that this all unfolds. However, above all else, this looks like the perfect game if you love platformers and platformers that will really test your skills!
Pros:
- I like the way the story unfolds with no text, or dialogue and is all just “what you see”
- Using your electromagnetic powers is going to be fun
- This is a platformer that is going to be great for platform fans who love a challenge
- The “Scandivania” thing they have going on here is very clever
Cons:
- It does not look like this game suffers from it, but some games like this can verge on being frustrating
- Will the way the story is presented make it harder to follow?
Download Teslagrad 2
System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP