Don’t Look Back
Genre: Vaguely Metaphorical Retro 2D Platformer
Platform: Browser (Flash)
Developed By: Terry Cavanagh
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The Scoop: Don’t Look Back is a retro-style platformer that tells a story of lost love. Some insist that it’s a direct reference to the story of Orpheus, and I’m inclined to agree, although the Greek legend isn’t a 100% perfect fit.
The gameplay is intentionally 8bit and low-fi. In fact it’s probably earlier than 8bit, if we’re getting technical. All gamers will do is run, jump, and shoot. The developer does a lot which such simple gameplay building blocks, however. Which seems to be a common thread among many of the best free games out there.
The gameplay, especially towards later rooms, becomes quite challenging and leans a little too heavily on trial & error. This is offset by the fact that any time you die you restart literally only a moment prior, so no challenge is too frustrating or insurmountable.
If you feel like you’re getting stuck, I encourage you to stick with it. For one, the entire thing isn’t too long. It’s a tight little package. For another, the final moment is powerful and memorable, and the gameplay twist introduced close to the end is great.
(13 votes, average: 4.46 out of 5)
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