"Venture Kid"

"Venture Kid"

Reviewed by: Carless Yen

Developer: Snikkabo AS

Publisher: FDG Entertainment

Platforms: Steam, Switch

When you first see Venture Kid it is impossible to think it wasn't inspired by the iconic Mega-Man games. So many similarities from the look of the main character, the enemies, from collecting power-ups from bosses. So many things that really mirror the original classic. Is that so bad though? It surely wasn't to me. I really loved playing this title, and couldn't step away from it.

You play as Andy a young kid trying to stop the evil Dr. Teklov from building a dangerous weapon disguised in his fortress in space. Sounds a lot like Mega-Man there as well i know. You battle through 9 levels all with unique levels and bosses. I actually enjoyed some of the bosses more then original Mega-Man bosses. Some really made you think and prepare for them. Bosses like giant cats, Grim Reapers, and even Mummies. I won't spoil any more, but they are really cool, and fit the level designs well. The power-ups you receive from them are different as well. Things like double jump, bottle rockets, boomerangs come in handy as you make your way through the levels.

The level design is great. It is very much 8bit with awesome chip tune from Matt Creamer. Some of the levels I enjoyed more then Mega-Man as well being that there are more then one direction you can choose to go. Many secrets are hidden, and that is a very pleasant change to the genre.

There are also different modes to be played, and even a easy mode for the newbies to Mega-Man clones. Something I very much think was needed, because some of the Mega-Man franchises felt nearly impossible to complete at times. I think it does very well in emulating all the things we love about the original at a very affordable price. The game is a little short I give it that, but there is tons of replay value, from finding all the hidden items, to just being so fun you'll certainly return to it over and over. I really see this being a game people would enjoy speed running as well. Especially Nintendo fans.

Pros: Great Chip tune music

Unique Bosses and Power-ups

Plenty of replay and speed running potential

A very good Mega-Man clone

Spot on controls on all Plats

Tons of hidden items

Cons: I really can't think of anything but game length

Overall: 9.3 One of the best Mega-Man clones out there. great introduction to the genre for young fans. A can't miss for fans Nintendo fans.