Bakeru

"Who knew that beating enemies with bachi sticks could be this much fun? 🥁"

"BAKERU is a whimsical game full of fun combat, great references to Japanese culture, and a huge variety of unique stages to play. This is a title to check out!"

"Bakeru stands out in the crowded action platformer genre by blending nostalgic gameplay with modern mechanics. While the story isn&s;t groundbreaking, it excels in character design, art style, and engaging gameplay."

"I already had high expectations when I saw that Good-Feel was behind the development of BAKERU, and it pleases me to say that yes, they know how to make a good action platformer that is really fun to play. Its …"

"This is a lengthy action platformer geared towards kids that will get mileage out of those that previously enjoyed Goemon titles back in the day. There are many similarities between Konami&s;s sidelined franchise and BAKERU, but Good-Feel&s;s latest release suffers …"

"Bakeru is a delightful modern 3D platformer that captures the essence of classic titles like Goemon. With its vibrant world, challenging combat, and engaging exploration, Bakeru stands out as a must-play for genre fans. Despite some minor shortcomings in its …"

"BAKERU is an excellent adventure platformer plucked from a previous generation and made for a modern audience."

"Bakeru is a cute, fun, instantly accessible game for kids of all ages - and maybe even some adults. It doesn&s;t reinvent the genre, but it&s;s a pleasantly comfortable platformer that provides the sort of pleasant experience you&s;d expect from …"

"BAKERU is just plain ol fun, and we could always use another game like that."

"BAKERU is an action platformer with brilliant ideas supported by charming simplicity and a great representation of Japanese culture. The variety it offers throughout the adventure is a symptom of an original familiarity that many Nintendo fans will love. A …"

"Thanks to engaging combat, impressive level variety, rewarding exploration, an immersive hub area, and vibrant art, it&s;s one of the very best games of 2024."

""The desire for [a new] Goemon is easily filled by BAKERU. It doesn&s;t reach all the notes of the inspiring franchise, but it&s;s an excellent pick. Small mistakes that can be easily fixed aren&s;t a huge issue when the whole …"

"BAKERU stands out as a 3D platform adventure that, despite its simplicity, enchants with its diversity of situations and charisma. The raccoon boy&s;s journey through Japan is filled with creative moments, varied stages and a vibrant setting that mixes modern …"

"BAKERU emerges as a love letter to the classics of the 3D platformer genre, especially Konami&s;s iconic Goemon franchise. However, it&s;s not limited to being a simple spiritual successor; it makes its own mark with well-developed and fresh gameplay. While …"

"If you miss Goemon and the kind of off-beat Japanese humor that came with it, BAKERU delivers the fun while also being a gigantic platformer epic. This is the kind of game you used to see during the PlayStation 2 …"

"BAKERU is a charming, inspired game that’s unfortunately dragged pretty far down by its framerate issues. When working at its best, it’s an especially fun integration of culture and fun platforming mechanics. While it’s let down somewhat by a number …"

"I recommend this game to anyone, young or old, who enjoys 3D platformers with a few twists."

"In the end, BAKERU is a delightful adventure packed with charm, offering a whimsical journey through a beautifully crafted world. The expansive levels, rhythmic combat, and fun driving segments keep things varied and engaging, while the game’s attention to detail …"

"A platform game that&s;s too repetitive to bring to life the colorful world and characters that deserved to be the highlight."

"With a bunch of neat levels and charismatic themes, as well as fun boss battles that require you to parry like a champ, right down to the smooth and tight controls, Bakeru is a fun 3D throwback ride for those …"

"BAKERU blends smooth platforming with incredible combat (and a plethora of gameplay variety) to create one of the most fun games I’ve played in a while."

"BAKERU is a light-hearted action game that&s;s as vibrant and boisterous as the festival you&s;re tasked with quelling. The combat can feel repetitive across the game&s;s 50+ levels, but there&s;s enough to learn and do to keep players pushing ahead …"

"BAKERU is a lovely Japan inspired action platformer, with novel drum-based combat and sensational collectables to gather."

"BAKERU is a slow-paced education-action-exploration mishmash that does not quite reached the heights I wanted it to, but its lively levels are a breath of fresh air I would love to see more of."

"Directed by the people responsible for the Goemon series at Konami and developed by a studio that has essentially only worked on Nintendo games for the last twenty years, you can only expect great things from it. Even though it …"

"Bakeru is a love letter to Japan and its culture, ultimately culminating in one of the best platforming experiences I&s;ve had in years. With engaging combat, vibrant visuals, and delightful levels, this is one any fan of the genre should …"

"Putting that aside, Bakeru is a warm, delightful thing and one of the best non-Nintendo platformers that I’ve ever played. Admittedly I’m partial to it given that I love roaming Japan for all its little regional quirks and specialties, and …"

"Bakeru is a sweet, snappy, and satisfying linear 3D platformer that feels like a wonderful callback to a genre that doesn&s;t get a ton of representation these days. It&s;s really easy (although the Western version ups the difficulty slightly) and …"

"Bakeru is an enjoyable romp that consistently delivers lighthearted action with a lot of charm even if it gets a little repetitive the deeper you get into it. Good-Feel clearly learned a lot from working with Nintendo because this game …"

"I can’t believe how nostalgic I felt for a game I’ve never played before. Engrossing, engaging and constantly evolving, players can expect to squeeze every bit of fun out of every second that they’re in the world of Bakeru. I’ll …"

"Bakeru is a rather unique title that showcases Japan and its culture in a colorful and exciting way that would appeal to anyone. If you’re a fan of Mystical Ninja Goemon, Japanese mythology, or just distinct games in general, then …"

"I had a fantastic time journeying through this fictitious Japan. While we might just be getting acquainted with Bakeru, back in his native land, he’s already received a manga adaptation, so I can definitely expect further adventures of this blue …"

""If you like 3D platform games and Japan, you shouldn&s;t ignore Bakeru.""

"A 3D exploration and action adventure capable of offering good and interesting moments, especially in terms of combat dynamics. It&s;s not one of the most polished 3D games, but it&s;s original and fun to explore."

"There’s no other way to say it: BAKERU feels like a Japanese take on the GameCube classic Super Mario Sunshine, with some Zelda-like magic sprinkled in. The game offers a vibrant, fast-paced adventure that seamlessly fuses traditional Japanese folklore with …"