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I got excited when I heard this was coming to XBLA. by Jerry Whorebach 04/02/2014, 6:44am PDT
Then I realized I had it confused with a different hot-blooded beat 'em up (I admit it, they all look alike to me), Aztez.




That realization lead me to this in-depth analysis of Guacamelee's combat system by the (sole!) artist/designer of Aztez, who manages to sound cheerful and upbeat while laying out what seem like some pretty major issues.

Ben Ruiz wrote:

That's all for now; go buy a copy now so Drinkbox Studios can keep making games. :)

Is there a more backhanded commendation in the world of indie games reviewing than "I think these are people you should support?"
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I'm gonna have to be the one to review Guacamelee, aren't I? NT by Mischief Maker 09/01/2013, 5:51pm PDT NEW
    Someone should, the posters alone are worth a mention. Brings on a Grim Fandango by vibe for some - fucking newbie 12/29/2013, 12:00am PST NEW
        eh, I liked the story in the original Deus Ex by blackwater 12/29/2013, 1:53am PST NEW
            I should've specified I meant HR. The original was outside the window I mentione NT by I was just too lazy to type that 12/29/2013, 3:31am PST NEW
                I liked the story in Human Revolution by blackwater 01/06/2014, 1:39am PST NEW
                    I agree with this by fabio 01/06/2014, 5:59am PST NEW
                    It was a well-executed retread of every cyberpunk game ever. Still a good thing by that it exists - fucking newbie 01/06/2014, 6:25am PST NEW
                    Deus Ex: HR got a pretty good review here by WITTGENSTEIN 01/06/2014, 6:33am PST NEW
        There are many ways to tell a story. In games, words should be your last resort. by Jerry Whorebach 12/29/2013, 2:35am PST NEW
            Do I remember you liking Torment? Speaking of which, you preachy motherfuckers by fucking newbie 12/29/2013, 3:29am PST NEW
            also why isn't it 'do, don't show?' why do rules trump interactive narrative? by fucking newbie 12/29/2013, 3:35am PST NEW
                Jerry hates most fun things and being a shut in gives him an overwrought sense NT by of nostalgia for obsolete shit 12/29/2013, 9:29am PST NEW
                    See, this guy gets me! by Jerry Whorebach 12/29/2013, 10:34pm PST NEW
    Re: I'm gonna have to be the one to review Guacamelee, aren't I? by Lurker 340924 01/07/2014, 6:18pm PST NEW
    I got excited when I heard this was coming to XBLA. by Jerry Whorebach 04/02/2014, 6:44am PDT NEW
        Hi from the future! Aztez turned out really good! by Mischief Maker 12/16/2018, 10:15pm PST NEW
    I finally bought it. It's fantastic! NT by Entropy Stew 12/16/2018, 9:47pm PST NEW
 
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