At first glance Megabyte Punch might just look like a 2D platformer with 3D graphics. Although the game does feature 2D platforming, the real gameplay focus is on the combat. The fighting system is very satisfying specially due to one core mechanics of this game: the ability to switch the body parts of your character. These parts can be obtained through various ways and collecting all the different parts, exploring the different powers, set ups and building any character you want is what holds this game so high. Sadly there is no online multiplayer to be found. The potential for one is immense but only local multiplayer is really available.

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    The lack of a saving between stages might feel “retro” but it can also feel like a nuisance.

    In terms of plot Megabyte Punch actually tells a good story. There are 2 factions warring for control of the village you were made to protect. The intrigue here is that these factions will help you to take down the other faction and even persuade you into thinking that they are friendly when they are in fact just waiting to backstab you. The problem here is that the story itself its not very well delivered to the player and the characters are always so lifeless. This might have been thought out to make the experience of the player feel more "retro" but I fear most of the players will just skip the dialogues and miss out on the plot.

​    The menu screen theme music is just mind blowing.

    Megabyte Punch has a good balance between Retro and Modern. The soundtrack is one perfect example of this. It sounds very modern while having a more retro feeling. As I mentioned the gameworld is actually 2D while the graphics are 3D in a "blocky" way resembling somewhat a pixelated spritesheets. The world is layered through different levels each one with an unique look and feel to it. On the end of each world there is a boss fight that will reward you a special part from himself. The boss fights are the real climax of Megabyte Punch. The overall Artificial Intelligence of the game is well done, proving to be somewhat challenging and all the bosses are unique in design and skills wich make them real fun to beat and very rememberable.

 

• Final thoughts

 

     In overall Megabyte Punch is a very entertaining experience and a greatly well done game. It has everything to be an excellent game: wonderful gameplay and mechanics, an awesome soundtrack, an interesting plot and a colorful aesthetic but has little issues that prevent him to become so much greater. The lack of Online Multiplayer really hinders this game. But still this is a must play for any type of gamer and I hope we one that day we see a sequel to Megabyte Punch.