Switch

Casual platformers can enjoy tremendous success levels if they are done in good taste, especially if they feature at least somewhat challenging gameplay mechanics. However, too much of a challenge can scare players away, and boredom becomes a part of the equation if the gameplay is too easy, so it’s important that the developers come up with something in the middle.

Switch is a fun platformer in which your main goal is to make it to the end of each stage without dying. However, the most interesting thing about the game is the fact that your character is actually the letter “i”, and its special powers allows it to transform from lowercase to uppercase. It may not sound like much, but this simple idea enriches the gameplay and makes it a lot more fun.

The story is not very impressive either, yet it’s nice to have some kind of plot running its course in the background, regardless of how simple it might be. In this case, “i” is on a quest to make friends with the rest of the letters after he wronged them. Thus, you also have the chance to learn a few things when it comes to how to behave with your friends and make amends for your mistakes.

The gameplay is pretty straightforward for a platformer as well, which means that your most pressing problem is making use of the switch function. Hence, the main character can switch from lowercase to uppercase in the middle of a jump, which acts as a classic double-jump. The only difference is that you have to use two separate keys. There are other things throughout the game that force you to be in a specific shape in order to advance.

As far as the graphics are concerned, the game looks surprisingly well, especially when it comes to level design. Most of the backgrounds are pretty repetitive, on the other hand, which is a bit of a bummer. The controls are very precise and simple to understand, although the developers recommend a controller in order to enjoy the best possible experience.

All things considered, Switch is definitely on the right track, especially regarding the gameplay mechanics and the level design. Hence, you can show your support by voting for the game on Steam Greenlight.