For some reason, I never posted a review of this game until now, but since I just reviewed the Gold Edition, I might as well.

This is one of my favorite games of all time, if not the number one. The gameplay is addictive as HELL.

I’m not a tryhard gamer or anything, I struggle with Dark Souls, barely made it through the first half of Hollow Knight, and Super Meat Boy still gives me trouble, but this game strikes such a perfect balance with its difficulty.

Hard mode enemies and optional platforming challenges required for 100% completion (looking at you, tree tops and the Super Mario Galaxy-ass disapearing platforms in Sierra Morena) made me ragequit more than once. But ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, finally beating them felt incredible. When I hit 100%, and got that nice ass ribbon, I reached a euphoric high usually reserved for descriptions of strong methamphetamines.

The story is great too. The dialogue is packed with sarcastic wit if that’s your thing, and the game is full of references if you’re paying attention. My favorite is the Purple Rain reference in Desertito Caliente in the World of the Dead.

Character designs are super charming, and I got way more invested in the character dynamics than I expected.

10/10 game. I’m literally a luchador trying to save my Presidente’s daughter from off-brand Jack Skellington <3