Ayo the Clown
July 27, 2021
In Ayo’s hometown, things are generally peaceful. Accompanied by his talented circus dog, Bo, Ayo juggles in the park, hangs out at the carnival and longs after the Shoemaker’s granddaughter. Until one day, Bo goes missing! You play as Ayo, your not-so-average clown, in search of his best friend and …
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"Ayo the Clown is exactly what a 2D platformer should be; silly, fun, challenging, varied, and intuitive. So, if you enjoy the genre then adding this indie gem to your collection is a must. Plus, it&s;s sure to make you …"
Read original review"It’s difficult to know who Ayo the Clown was made for. The game’s visuals and story were clearly made with a younger audience in mind. Yet, the gameplay can get so frustratingly difficult, especially during boss fights, that I can’t …"
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85.0
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75.0
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60.0
"Ayo the Clown is a fun, light platformer with origins that can be traced directly back to any number of Nintendo classics, putting it in esteemed company. Though the difficulty might be a bit much for the smallest kids, Ayo …"
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6.0
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5.0
"Ayo the Clown is definitely going to be one that will split peoples opinions based on personal preference on a couple of different gaming aspects. Do you like challenging (sometimes through bad controls rather than good level design) platforming and …"
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"Ayo the Clown ended up being a wonderful platform surprise for me. The developers put a lot of care and attention into this project and it really paid off in the final product. While I did have a few niggles …"
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55.0
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50.0
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45.0
"Simple and straightforward, as expected from games aimed at young audiences, Ayo features an attractive environment and competent level design. Unfortunately the experience turns out to be far less enjoyable, mostly due to a rather poor execution of the game&s;s …"
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85.0
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78.0
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65.0
"Ayo The Clown impressed me much more than I thought was possible. The game is mechanically solid and provides a stimulating challenge for gamers of all ages."
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75.0
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80.0
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30.0
"Ayo the Clown is an action-platformer that follows Ayo on his quest to retrieve his lost dog. It clearly takes inspiration from Super Mario Bros., Yoshi, and Little Big Planet. With such iconic franchises cited as inspiration, these developers have …"
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Read original review"Ayo the Clown is a great 2.5D platformer that should appeal to players regardless of their age. I loved the visual style of it and the level design offers up a ton of room for exploration that you normally wouldn’t …"
Read original review"Ayo the Clown is a decent budget platformer with cute graphics and too high of a price tag."
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78.0
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90.0
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60.0
"Ayo the Clown is a very beautfil platformer which quite a few frustrating elements."
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45.0
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80.0
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60.0
"Despite the lack of any real challenge, Ayo the Clown is nevertheless a nice alternative to the usual go-to platformers on Switch. It’s got a wonderful, uplifting soundtrack, with several tunes you’ll be humming long after completing the game. Granted, …"
Read original review"If you are looking for a clown-inspired RPG you will need to go to a different circus."
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70.0
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"Ayo the Clown is clearly inspired by game series like Donkey Kong Country and Super Mario Bros., and it took some of the best lessons from them. The final product is a fun platformer that is easy enough to finish …"
Read original review"Ultimately, despite my gripes, Ayo the Clown is a 2D platformer that I think does enough right to warrant checking out. With clever progression, tricky (albeit frustrating at times) level design and a delightful world with well-thought-out boss fights, there’s …"
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68.0
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72.0
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63.0
"Ayo the Clown is visually adorable and full of so much charm that you can&s;t help but love the little guy and the world that Cloud M1 has created. I am looking forward to what else they can create; I …"
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68.0
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58.0
"Ayo the Clown isn&s;t the most original game, but it&s;s a solid, colorful platformer. An ill-fitting idea here or there and a sluggish pace shouldn&s;t stop kids from enjoying a playthrough, even if they don&s;t go back to 100% the …"
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85.0
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78.0
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50.0
"Ayo the Clown is a proud introduction of the developer, Cloud M1. Even with repetitive play styles, the 8 unique locations provide delicate appeals of each other and the motivation to push forward with upgrades along the progression. The character …"
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