The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who enjoy colorful side-scrolling adventures with light puzzles, collectibles, and gradual upgrades: Explore a 2.5D platforming world as Ayo searches for Bo, collecting comic pages that piece together the disappearance. Tradeoff: The platforming is the main draw; its puzzle and RPG elements are light.
What it does best
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arcade
fantasy
The setup
What you are walking into
Ayo the Clown is a 2.5D side-scrolling platformer reminiscent of genre favorites like Mario and Donkey Kong. What sets Ayo the Clown apart from traditional platformers is its sense of adventure, light puzzle facets, and RPG elements.Like the Legend of Zelda series, Ayo’s potential isn’t realized at the game’s offset. You will collect skill upgrades and extra hearts that add to your overall life as you progress through this lush world. What’s more is Ayo’s lighthearted, but emotional storyline. Collectible comic book pages in each level tear away the mystery behind Bo’s disappearance and drive Ayo onward. Collect them all to paint the whole picture!
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