Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Platform
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: FreakZone Games
- Publishers: FreakZone Games
Manos: The Hands of Fate (2015) Review
Manos: The Hands of Fate is a retro platformer based on the infamous bad movie of the same name. The game was developed by Retrotainment Games and released on PC, Mac, and Linux in 2015.
The game follows the plot of the movie, with the player taking control of Mike, a man who travels to a remote island to investigate the disappearance of his sister. Mike soon finds himself trapped on the island by a group of devil worshippers led by the evil Torgo.
The gameplay is simple but addictive, with Mike running, jumping, and shooting his way through hordes of enemies. The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges. Mike must also collect power-ups and weapons to help him on his quest.
The game’s graphics are intentionally retro, with a pixelated art style that evokes the classic platformers of the 1980s. The game’s music is also retro-inspired, with catchy chiptune tracks that add to the game’s atmosphere.
Manos: The Hands of Fate is a fun and challenging platformer that is sure to appeal to fans of the movie and retro gaming enthusiasts alike. The game’s simple gameplay and charming graphics make it easy to pick up and play, but the challenging levels will keep players coming back for more.
Gameplay
The gameplay of Manos: The Hands of Fate is simple but addictive. Mike runs, jumps, and shoots his way through hordes of enemies. The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges. Mike must also collect power-ups and weapons to help him on his quest.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn. Mike can move left and right with the arrow keys, and jump with the space bar. He can shoot with the Z key. Mike can also collect power-ups and weapons by walking over them.
The game’s levels are varied and challenging. Mike must navigate through forests, caves, and swamps, all while avoiding enemies and traps. The levels are also filled with puzzles that Mike must solve in order to progress.
Mike can collect a variety of power-ups and weapons to help him on his quest. Power-ups include health packs, ammo packs, and invincibility stars. Weapons include guns, shotguns, and rocket launchers.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics of Manos: The Hands of Fate are intentionally retro, with a pixelated art style that evokes the classic platformers of the 1980s. The game’s backgrounds are detailed and colorful, and the character sprites are well-animated.
The game’s music is also retro-inspired, with catchy chiptune tracks that add to the game’s atmosphere. The sound effects are also well-done, and add to the game’s overall charm.
Story
The story of Manos: The Hands of Fate follows the plot of the movie, with the player taking control of Mike, a man who travels to a remote island to investigate the disappearance of his sister. Mike soon finds himself trapped on the island by a group of devil worshippers led by the evil Torgo.
The game’s story is told through cutscenes that are interspersed between the levels. The cutscenes are well-written and acted, and they do a good job of capturing the campy tone of the movie.
Conclusion
Manos: The Hands of Fate is a fun and challenging platformer that is sure to appeal to fans of the movie and retro gaming enthusiasts alike. The game’s simple gameplay and charming graphics make it easy to pick up and play, but the challenging levels will keep players coming back for more.
If you’re a fan of Manos: The Hands of Fate, or if you’re just looking for a fun and challenging platformer, then I highly recommend checking out Manos: The Hands of Fate.
Review Score
4/10
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