Best Handheld Platformer Ever?

I wish I could dial my enthusiasm for this game back a little, but I won't. I believe this is probably the best mobile platformer game ever made (so far). Except for one portion of one stage where puffing Leo up like a balloon actually made him drop like an anchor, the controls are responsive and clever and invisible and perfectly at home on the touch screen. The visuals are sumptuous (full and detailed and a pleasure to look at), and sometimes I just play to look at them in all their glory. The gameplay is so smart and well-deserved that nearly every stage had me going "Wow!" at some new mechanic, some new contraption. It seemed endless. The story was satisfying like a good tale, with excellent writing and narration (Leo is a character that stays with you). Put all of those together, and this game is a gem, and deserves to keep having the love, all the love, and may all of you out there continue to discover the gold of Leo's heart.

Refreshing

This is a perfect example of what I wish games on phones would aspire to be. This is basically a side scrolling platformer with some fun puzzle strategy and unique mechanics. The graphics and music are great and the story engaging enough. It’s simple and satisfying. But above all the best part is that it is a buy and play game with none of the micro transactions that have overtaken the App Store like a cancer. Sure there are games that are fun that have micro transactions but I believe they would have been better without them. This is a greasy greedy time for game developers to exploit as much cash from consumers as possible. So when developers make games like these I wish I could buy it 20 more times. Seriously, thank you sincerely for being brave enough to stand above the dredges of garbage games that litter our phones, consoles, and computers by making this game the way you did.

Outstanding...Everything

This game has everything to offer for an adventure game. Clever controls, great gameplay, interesting story, and random, funny comments from Leo in the levels. One small thing that might stop you from getting this game is the slight lack of levels. There are 20 not-too-long levels, which turns out as about 6 hours of gameplay. But, to get 4 bonus levels unlocked, you have to get 3 stars on 4 regular levels, which can be tricky. And, to unlock hardcore mode, you have to get 3 stars on every level, which can be very tricky. So, if you end up doing that, too, it ends up as about 24 hours of gameplay, which is pretty good. Overall, great game with 6-24 hours of gameplay.

Mechanics errors

Love the game but there are some things to be fixed. Sometimes the mechanics just flat out do not work. For instance, on level 10, there is a part where you drop down into a spinning spiked wheel and have to inflate to avoid being impaled. However, whenever I move to inflate, instead of slowing Leo down, it speeds him up sending him crashing right into the spiked wheel, causing death and making it impossible to move past this part let alone complete the level. In the previous level, level 9, there was a similar problem. You would inflate Leo and float him over 4 spiked branches. Despite being inflated Leo would sink down to the ground and inevitably crash into the spikes, since you can’t get him back up from the ground. At no point was he deflated. Still inflated, just sunk to the ground because the mechanics would not work correctly. Please fix these errors.

Refreshing Platformer

Beautiful world maps and interesting storyline. Loved and loved love this game. It is extremely difficult to get all 3 stars per level which would take a lot of practice and time to get the remaining two which sets a time limit and asks for no deaths, but for those challengers out there that’s for you. They even have a hardcore mode after completing the game which I will not be doing lol. Worth the money nonetheless. Very thoughtful puzzles that I enjoyed. Please add more games like this. I also recommend Brothers, tale of two sons. Is very good different gameplay but good story driven game. I believe the next game on my list is Oddmar, I think it is called. But definitely download and play this if you get the chance.

A Bug and Use Button Controls

There is a bug in iOS 16.7.5 where Leo will sometimes inflate while tapping anywhere on the screen, and at other times he takes a long time to deflate after releasing the button. I got halfway thru the game and decided to try the button controls instead of the touch controls, having had frustration with the touch controls. The button controls are much easier to use, and I was able to control Leo more precisely and was able to knock considerable time off my runs. USE THE BUTTON CONTROLS.

too difficult

i bought this app a few years ago on a whim but i couldn't get past level 2. literally level 2!! Now, I’ve re-downloaded it because, hey, i already bought it, and im now stuck at level 5 with no clue how to get past. i love the graphics and storytelling of the game but what's the point of spending five dollars on it if you can’t even play. I’m probably going to search up how to get past the level, but i suggest adding a hint box or some sort of instruction if someone is struggling. A lot of the time you’re stuck at a certain part and you literally have no clue what you’re supposed to do, which in part has to do with the new features they add each level. I also think they should save where you left off in the level. otherwise when you go to quit the app it wipes that data and the next time you have to play from the start of the level. The fact that you have to restart the level wouldn’t really be that big of a deal with other games but these levels take like 10 minutes to get halfway through with, and it just makes me just want to bash my head with my phone. But you know what im going to try and keep playing

Jamie

This is my favorite game! I have played many games, all different kinds of games, but this one takes the cake! The graphics are amazing, the story is unique, it keeps you entertained, you never get bored playing it, it is challenging yet not too hard. I am on level 7 of this game right now. It is nothing like I have ever played before and I absolutely love it! It's the type of game that even when you beat it you could enjoy playing it again & you still wouldn't get bored with it. I think all ages would enjoy this game, young children may need a little help.

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