Armadillo

Armadillo

Fortyfive IGS August 9, 1991
famicomNESPlatform
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OpenCritic Score

9
Reviews
56%
Recommend
75
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Score Distribution

90-100
0
80-89
4
70-79
3
60-69
2
50-59
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<50
0

"For around the same price as a large extra value meal at McDonald's, Armillo provides a much better value and also doesn't pile on the pounds. Great for those who want to keep that beach figure for the summer! Going back on track, this unique title about a fluffy space armadillo is definitely one of the hottest games on the Wii U eShop right now, technical issues aside. For those who love space, puzzles and armadillos, Armillo is the best possible title to match those needs. Although the game currently has frame-rate problems, Fuzzy Wuzzy Games has quickly acknowledged this and is already hard at work creating a fix."

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Armadillo is a platformer where you control a spiky creature navigating side-scrolling levels filled with hazards and enemies. Released in 1991 for the Family Computer and NES, it plays like a straightforward but precise challenge. You'll jump over pits, stomp foes, and collect items while moving from left to right. The controls are tight but require timing, with limited checkpoints increasing tension as you retry sections. The game stands out for its simplicity and 8-bit charm. While it lacks standout visuals or complex mechanics by today's standards, its no-nonsense design and retro aesthetic appeal to fans of early 90s platforming. Players who grew up on Famicom-era titles might recognize the era's design philosophy: short levels, clear objectives, and a focus on responsive controls over narrative.

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Single player

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