Launching on Nintendo Switch and other platforms later this month is Whipseey and the Lost Atlas, an action-adventure platformer that reminds us of Nintendo's very own Kirby.
The game has you jumping around platforming levels and defeating enemies as a small, pink blob called Whipseey. In actual fact, you're playing as a boy called Alex - not that one - who has been transformed into the Kirby-like creature you see before you.
You'll need to jump and whip your way through the game's retro-inspired levels to help Whipseey solve the mystery of the Lost Atlas. As you'll notice in the trailer above, the Kirby comparisons continue through a number of cute little abilities which can be used to defeat enemies in different ways, and some of the enemies remind us of Mario villains, too.
It's launching on the Switch eShop on 27th August, with pricing set at $5.99 / £4.99.
What do you think? Worth a try? Let us know if you'll be adding this one to your wishlist with a comment below.
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It does seem to take some major inspiration from Kirby, Mario, etc. But it still looks like a pretty fun and cute game so I'll probably give it a try.
Looks fun, actually.
$5.99?!
Yeah, I'm game.
Basically, it's a Kirby game but you're stuck with the Whip ability for the whole adventure.
he must've got Dashing Super Guy's copy ability.
Sounds like they're using a song from Yoshi's Story in that trailer. lol
Game looks like an alright romp tbh.
Kirby meets Ristar and Castlevania? Nice idea but looks a bit dull if I'm honest.
Looks good.... not sure on the name
Might give it a try
I would already be sold if he actually was THAT Alex
Price is right. A good review will seal the deal.
Reminds me more of those older Sunsoft games like Mr Gimmick and Trip World.
Reminds me of Epic Yarn and Mass Attack (art style). That being said, this looks fairly interesting.
So this is like a retro epic yarn?
Price is right, and the game looks fun. I'll buy it.
I love simple platformers like this, will probably mean to get it and forget. Got too big a backlog at the moment.
Looks cute and fun.
Looks like Kirby’s Epic Yarn, but without yarn. Nice price too. Will pick it up.
well that's a day 1 purchase from me dogg...
Towards the end of the trailer is reminded me a little of those James Pond games.
Not sure about the name... and the logo looks a bit rough, but yea, the price is good and should be fun.
doesn't look too bad imo.
very kirby-ish though. not that that's a bad thing.
Very reasonably priced. I can't see how you could go wrong with this one.
Only similarities I see is that he's pink and short.
The whip seems cool but that train level looks ripped right out of Little Nemo on the NES
This looks great. Can't wait!
Now that Mario Maker is out, I don't see a need for any more platformers like this.
Awesomeeeeee. Next time I go to Blockbuster, I´ll rent it!!!
Oh, wait.
For 6 bucks it'll be worth it from what I've seen
Well they did put that crappy shovelware mobile game Mario bootleg on the eShop so
this would have been better if it was actually a kirby game. those enemies abilities are kinda wasted :/
It looks okay.
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