Leopoldo Manquiseil

About

Leopoldo Manquiseil is a 24-level platformer where you control a developer turned superpowered hero. You jump, climb, and shoot through stages filled with hazards and enemies while progressing through a story about fighting corporate control of the game industry. The controls emphasize tight movement and varied mechanics like grappling and projectile attacks. Each level requires adapting to new obstacles while balancing speed and precision. The game leans into meta humor and developer commentary, featuring cameos from real industry figures. It released in late 2018 on PC and Switch with no multiplayer options. While not a commercial hit, its niche blend of action and satire has kept a small following among indie fans. The developer’s own experience in the industry clearly informs the game’s tone and design.

Storyline

A dishonest organization (A.M.E.) has set out to monopolize the industry and thus control the minds of the players. Developers and distributors have two options: either they take their side or else the market will end up crushing them. The freedom of creation has disappeared and only small independent studios seem to offer a small resistance.Our hero? He is none other than the great David Sant… Sorry, we cannot reveal his identity for now. He calls himself “Leopoldo Manquiseil“. After the exploitation and stress he is under during his daily work at Badland Games, Leopoldo suffers a strange accident when he arrives home. When he wakes up he feels different than usual, he feels stronger. He feels like… He has super powers! Destiny already seems to have its own “chosen”, so now you be the one to put yourself in Leopoldo‘s shoes: jump, climb, shoot… Do whatever it takes to get our hero to bring peace and we can be one step closer to the second Golden Age for the industry in the Spanish region! But don’t worry, Leopoldo Manquiseil won’t be alone in his adventure: he’ll count on the support and help of big industry characters like “Gonzo” Suarez, Luis Quintans, Sara Borondo, Bruno Sol, Ramón Nafria or Santi Valero, from Video games for food.