Garlic
June 15, 2021
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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80.1
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Critic Reviews (10)
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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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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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 …"
Read original review"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 …"
Read original review"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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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"
Read original review"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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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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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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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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