General Information
Developer: Drinkbox Studios (of Mutant Blobs Attack fame)
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
Release Date(s): April 9th, 2013 (NA), April 10th, 2013 (EU)
Price: $14.99 ($11.99 discount for PS+ in select regions)
Cross Buy Compatible: Buy it on PS3 or Vita, and get a copy of the game on the other platform for free
Official Site: http://guacamelee.com/
Description
Guacamelee! is a metroidvania style action-platformer that is currently being developed by Drinkbox Studios.[SUP] [/SUP]On May 30, 2012, Drinkbox Studios announced the game would be launched exclusively on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.[SUP] [/SUP]The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore.
Guacamelee! builds upon the classic open-world metroidvania style of games, by adding a strong melee combat component, a new dimension switching mechanic, and cooperative same-screen multiplayer for the entire story. The game also blurs the boundaries between combat and platforming by making many of the moves useful and necessary for both of these.
Plot
Guacamelee! features a down on his luck Mexican named Juan Aguacate, who sets out to save the world when El Presidente’s Daughter is kidnapped by an Evil Charro Skeleton named Carlos Calaca. The story takes place in and around a small village in Mexico, and has the player swapping between dimensions known as “The Living World” and “The Dead World” on his quest to rescue the girl he loves.
Screens
Videos
Announcement Trailer
PS3 Trailer
E3 2012 Demo
Target Gameplay Video
Launch Trailer
IGN Impressions
Games Radar Dev Demo
Rev3 Games Walkthrough
Cross Controller Dev Walkthrough
Reviews
