Pankapu

Pankapu is a pretty great action platformer. You get to switch between 3 different forms, each with different play styles.
Replay value is high, as there is a ton of stuff to collect, some of which requires you to go back to older levels after you acquire new powers.
The difficulty is very satisfying. It can be pretty hard, but in a good way. Especially some of the later bosses. At first I felt like they were impossible. But each try I understood a little more, and got closer and closer to beating them. I always knew I could, it was just a matter of practice. To me, that's the very best kind of difficulty.
The levels can be hard too if you're trying to collect everything. But the same applies for these. Plus there is frequent checkpoints that refill your health, so it's all good.
Some of the enemies can be pretty annoying, but nothing you can't work around.
Overall, a pretty wonderful game.

It's a very simple 2D platformer with a cool switching mechanic that I wished was pushed further, controls feel a little stiff and the best way I can describe it is a game that I could have played on Newgrounds way back in the day, just with much higher quality art and music. Though the game frequently goes on sale for about 90p, so it's definitely worth it at that price and would say you should pick it up when the sale is on.
However, while the game itself isn't super noteworthy, the story behind this game's development and its sequel that will most likely NEVER exist, is infinitely more interesting. Seriously, you reading the review, start researching this game's sequel & development for yourself and be as confused as I am.

Overall, I can recommend the game. The boss fights are a little tedious, but the platform is fun with a wide range of mechanics to keep it interesting.

This is one of the most visually stunning games I've ever played! The vibrant colors and the hand-drawn animation are so rich and unique, I didn't even care that I had died twenty times on one level; I would happily stare at any of this game's backgrounds. Also, I don't usually concern myself with 100%-ing a game, like, ever. I love metroidvanias, and many games in the genre have a difficulty curve that frustrates me to no end (I'm looking at you, Aeterna Noctis!). For metroidvanias, I'm just happy if I can beat the final boss and unlock a good ending. But I 100%-ed Pankapu, and I loved every minute of it. Mastering the three forms of traversal and combat was challenging but not impossible. This game is thoughtful and well-made, and I can't wait to play it again some years down the road. Highly recommended!

I will leave the cat here, so that everybody who passes by can pet it and give it a thumbs up and awards.
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