Garlic

Garlic

June 15, 2021

AdventureArcadePlatformer Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Dive into this addictive hardcore platformer, You are Garlic, an onion-headed boy and you want to climb the Sacred Tower to meet the Cyber Goddess that grants a wish to the heroes who reach the top.. But this time it seems that things are not going to go as planned, …

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Critic Reviews (10)

Alana Dunitz GameGrin Jun 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Garlic is a retro-inspired 2D platformer that is full of crazy humour and personality. It is challenging but incredibly rewarding when you make progress; Garlic definitely makes your palms sweat!"

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Antonio Marchena NaviGames Jun 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"The Sylph team has been able to chart its own path in the face of all its platforming influences, which are not few. They have passed the test through frankness and a peculiar sense of humor."

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Elly Oak The Switch Effect Jun 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Hey. Yeah! Hey You! There’s this massive tower you should go to. I hear, if you get to the top, this “Cyber Goddess” can grant you any wish you want. She’s really a hottie too, you should totally go. Quick …"

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Joseph Barrood Rapid Reviews UK Jun 2021
90.0 /100

"Garlic is a highly stylized action-platformer featuring a humanoid garlic character attempting to ascend a tower and woo a goddess at the top. The concept is silly, for sure, but having watched some trailers, I had high hopes that I …"

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Jun 2021
80.0 /100

"I honestly found Garlic a joy to play, steep challenge and all. While the game may be a little intimidating to some, I found it quite engaging. It features a diversity of content, crazy challenges, great visuals, and a style …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jun 2021
81.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Don’t let its pretty simple and somewhat silly looks fool you, this is a consistently challenging platformer that works pretty well"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Jun 2021
80.0 /100

"If you’re a fan of fast-paced platforming and like a challenge, consider Garlic a must-have. Add to that its budget price and its excellent sense of humour, and you have an indie gem that really does deserves more attention than …"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Jun 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Garlic is difficult retro platformer that manages to be accessible to those normally put off by "difficult," "retro," and "platformer." Copious checkpoints and a fun mix of styles, visuals, and mini-games should push even the more casual gamers through. Give …"

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Matheus Senna de Oliveira GameBlast Jun 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"Don&s;t let the curious name and unexpected concept frighten you: Garlic is an excellent platformer that uses a simple gameplay to offer fun and addicting challenges. Beyond that, its diverse minigames complement the game about the garlic man that needs …"

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Troy Dunham Geek to Geek Media Jun 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Fans of Celeste will love the fast-paced platforming and clever level design in Garlic, as long as they can get past its weird sense of humor."

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