Spheroids

About

Spheroids casts you as Lucas a bouncy Canadian lad teaming up with Otto a wacky scientist to thwart alien spheres determined to reshape reality. This 2D sidescroller blends platforming and arcade-style combat as you zip through 32 levels packed with traps enemies and shifting environments. Use Otto's gadgets like a drill-equipped grappling hook to navigate while alternating between running jumping and blasting Spheroids in top-down shooter segments. The rhythm leans into old-school fun with level design that demands timing and precision. The game's charm lies in its genre-hopping splitscreen approach pairing Mario-like platforming with Pang-inspired multiball combat. Its goofy sci-fi vibe draws from cult classics with zany dialogue and visual gags but the real standout is the tight control balance across modes. Released in 2017 it still holds up as a concise 8-10 hour romp with optional collectibles to extend play. Available on seven platforms including Switch and PC it's a throwback that feels fresh for fans of hybrid gameplay.