Pause Ahead

Pause Ahead

Askiisoft Askiisoft August 20, 2013
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OpenCritic

Fair

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OpenCritic Score

12
Reviews
42%
Recommend
71
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Score Distribution

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"Airhead has redeeming qualities, including stunning art direction, an amazing soundscape, and a steady drip-feed of upgrades that serve to keep the gameplay loop fresh. Metroidvania fans who have the patience to stick out the frustrating gameplay will find themselves an incredible world to explore, and one that’s filled with an interesting story, concept, and secrets. However, the core gameplay loop quickly spirals from being an interesting gimmick to an infuriating irritation, and it’s not one that I can see most casual players enjoying all that much."

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Pause Ahead is a clever platformer from Askiisoft that turns the pause button into a strategic tool. Players navigate levels by freezing time, creating temporary safe zones to bypass enemies and tricky obstacles. The game’s core mechanic lets you pause and resume the action to manipulate physics and enemy behavior requiring precise timing and creative thinking to progress. The game’s inventive use of a familiar interface element sets it apart. Released in 2013 it’s gained praise for its original concept and tight level design. Though short the experience packs a punch with challenges that test your ability to think outside the timeline. Community reviews often highlight its smart bite-sized puzzles and the satisfaction of outwitting foes through time manipulation.

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