Horrible Sonic tooth received you feeling blue? Maybe some yellow will assist you to really feel extra mellow for those who like your 3D platformers hitting the redline. Spark The Electric Jester 2 now has a retailer web page, and a more in-depth launch date than I used to be anticipating – May 16th, lower than two weeks off. Produced by solo dev Feperd Games, it’s the Sonic Adventure-esque 3D sequel to the 2D, Classic styled Spark The Electric Jester, probably the most underrated speedy platformers this facet of Freedom Planet. I’ve been following it because it was introduced, and actually like what I’ve seen and performed of an early demo, which you’ll snag under.
Originally and awkwardly titled Fark The Electric Jester (Spark remains to be on vacation after saving the world within the first game, and also you’re enjoying as his robotic stand-in), Spark 2 is shaping up effective. The platforming appears like the higher elements of Sonic Adventure 2, solely much less glitchy and with extra constant motion physics. The largest distinction is the elevated deal with fight, with Fark capable of choose up and use quite a lot of melee weapons with their very own particular strikes. Some ranges have boxed-in arenas the place it is advisable to filter out all enemies, however you’ll largely be working and leaping.
Please word that the trailer above is a 12 months previous, and the demo here is from April 2018. The game has undoubtedly modified loads since then, nevertheless it ought to nonetheless provide you with a tough concept of how Spark 2 works. Given how speedy the game’s manufacturing has been, I’d actually be stunned to see a lot from the demo within the ultimate reduce, however the demo ranges have large potential for going further quick, as speedrunner “Themimik” proves here. An professional participant barely ever has to the touch the bottom, though most will need to persist with the roads. It’s precisely the form of speediness I need in a Sonic-alike.
Spark The Electric Jester 2 launches on May 16th, and you’ll find it here on Steam, or the previous demo here. No value has been introduced, however the developer is providing early beta entry for $20 via their Patreon page, although I haven’t performed that model but. The authentic Spark is £5.79/€6.59/$7.99 on Steam – learn Amr Al-Aaser’s thoughts on why it’s more than just a hedgehog homage.
