Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Elias Viglione, Tomi Maarela
- Publishers: Panic Art Studios
Squishy the Suicidal Pig: A Hard-Going Platformer with a Dark Sense of Humor
Squishy the Suicidal Pig is a 2D platformer with a dark sense of humor. The game follows the titular Squishy, a pig who has made a deal with the devil to reach his parents in heaven. To do this, Squishy must travel through a series of increasingly difficult levels, avoiding hazards and solving puzzles.
Squishy the Suicidal Pig is a challenging game, but it’s also fair. The levels are well-designed and the puzzles are clever. The game’s difficulty comes from the fact that Squishy is constantly on the verge of death. One wrong move and he’s splattered on the ground.
But Squishy’s constant suicidal tendencies are also what make the game so funny. The game is full of dark humor, and Squishy’s deadpan delivery of his suicidal thoughts is hilarious.
The Story
Squishy the Suicidal Pig is a surprisingly deep game, with a story that is both dark and heartwarming. Squishy is a pig who has lost everything. His parents are dead, his friends have abandoned him, and he has nothing left to live for.
But then Squishy meets the devil, who offers him a deal. The devil will help Squishy reach his parents in heaven, but only if Squishy agrees to do whatever the devil asks of him.
Squishy agrees, and the devil sends him on a series of increasingly difficult tasks. Squishy must travel through a dangerous forest, climb a treacherous mountain, and defeat a powerful demon.
Along the way, Squishy meets a cast of strange and wonderful characters. There’s Percy the Parrot, who is always trying to cheer Squishy up; Mildred the Mouse, who is constantly getting into trouble; and Horace the Horse, who is just a giant pain in the neck.
With the help of his friends, Squishy overcomes all the obstacles in his path and finally reaches heaven. But when he gets there, he realizes that it’s not what he expected.
Heaven is a boring place, and Squishy quickly becomes bored. He misses his friends and his old life. So Squishy makes a deal with the devil to go back to Earth.
The devil agrees, but only if Squishy promises to never try to kill himself again. Squishy agrees, and he returns to Earth a changed pig.
The Gameplay
Squishy the Suicidal Pig is a 2D platformer with a unique twist. Squishy is constantly on the verge of death, and one wrong move can send him splattered on the ground.
This makes the game challenging, but it also adds to the game’s dark sense of humor. Squishy’s constant suicidal tendencies are hilarious, and the game is full of funny moments.
The levels in Squishy the Suicidal Pig are well-designed and the puzzles are clever. The game’s difficulty comes from the fact that Squishy is so fragile. One wrong move and he’s dead.
But the game is also fair. The levels are not impossible to beat, and the puzzles are not too difficult. With a little patience and perseverance, you can beat Squishy the Suicidal Pig.
The Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Squishy the Suicidal Pig are simple but effective. The game’s world is dark and gloomy, and the characters are all drawn in a simple, cartoonish style.
The sound in Squishy the Suicidal Pig is also well-done. The game’s music is dark and atmospheric, and the sound effects are all very fitting.
The Overall Experience
Squishy the Suicidal Pig is a challenging, funny, and heartwarming game. The game’s dark sense of humor is sure to appeal to fans of dark comedy, and the well-designed levels and clever puzzles will appeal to fans of platformers.
If you’re looking for a challenging and unique platformer, then Squishy the Suicidal Pig is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7/10
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