Nekuia Demo

Although it’s not easy to come up with a new platformer idea, the goal is to help the players have a good time, while also challenging their skills and putting their patience to the test. Hence, the difficulty curve is a very important aspect, as is replayability and the option to aim for high scores by trying to pass the levels as quickly as you can.

Nekuia is a 2D platformer in which your only goal is to jump over things and avoid the traps that await you. Although it sounds simple enough, the actual gameplay is a lot more complicated than that, especially if you are not experienced with fast-paced mechanics. Thus, double jumps and fast reflexes are a must if you want to make it through the levels and get good times as well.

The story is not exactly original, nor is it the kind of tale that sticks with you for years to come. In essence, you are helping some kind of lost soul explore a weird world and overcome the obstacles that prevent him from understanding where he is. There are even boss fights to go through, and they are quite tough to handle, regardless of how experienced you are in the genre.

Each level is full of walls you must climb, enemies, as well as traps that must be avoided. You can only perform basic double jumps, but they should be enough to get over every challenge. On top of that, the game keeps track of your pace and gets faster if you keep nailing it, and even the music picks up to keep the adrenaline going. Granted, it’s that much more disappointing if you fail a jump, but that shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

As for the graphics, they certainly do not impress, but they are not ugly either. They can be a bit too dark and featureless sometimes, but some of the levels offer quite a sight. The music is great, on the other hand, especially since it speeds up if you manage to perform a couple of consecutive jumps. Moreover, the controls are responsive and accurate, which is exactly what’s needed in a fast-paced platformer.

Despite the graphic flaws and the lack of a proper story, Nekuia still has the mojo to keep you busy for a while, especially since it allows you to set record times for each level. Hence, it should be a great option for those who enjoy a challenge.