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Blog Commentary: Syoban Action

Goals, Rewards, and Obstacles

The goals of this game are to complete each level without dying, while avoiding the obstacle. The rewards are the satisfaction of completing such challenge while the obstacles are the hidden platforms and creatures that appear when you least expect it.

Expectations

I’ve tried platformers before such as Trap Adventure 2, though it was much more infuriating compared to Syoban Action. As for the game itself, it still creates a new twist compared to typical platformers, making it into a unique experience for players.

Genre

Syoban Action is a 2D platforming game

Game Comment

Syoban Action is a difficult and frustrating platforming game, compared to calm and casual ones such as Mario. I believe it is making a comment on how games are no longer as difficult as they should be, posing no challenge for the players.

Here is an example of hidden monsters generating when jumping up the stairwell.
An unexpected block appears that obstructed my jump, causing me to lose a life.
Even if you attempt to avoid a trap, sometimes there’s another one hidden behind it.

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