Pepper Grinder isn’t a recreation about seasoning, however being a seasoned platforming professional couldn’t damage with this difficult title! Created by indie developer Ahr Ech, and revealed by Devolver Digital (writer of Hotline Miami and Fall Guys), that is the story of a treasure hunter, her drill and all of the loot she stands to regain after being shipwrecked and robbed by pirate monsters.
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On this distinctive platformer, Pepper grabs on to her newly acquired drill for pricey life and cuts by levels like butter. As you traverse a stage you’ll discover patches of terrain throughout you can dig by, enabling Pepper to stylishly manoeuvre in direction of the aim put up, all of the whereas grinding up baddies, accumulating loot and fixing some puzzles. Each few levels there’s an thrilling new gimmick launched too, just like the grappling hook or machine gun drill attachment. And ensure to seize all 5 Cranium Cash if you happen to can, however keep in your toes. These are normally well-hidden or contain a death-defying stunt.
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There are 4 worlds with 4 important levels, plus a store, an unlockable bonus stage and an enormous boss battle on the finish of every. Beat a stage and also you’ll have the ability to try the time assault mode for some neat unlocks. After nabbing sufficient Cranium Cash and visiting the Curiosity Store, you’ll additionally have the ability to unlock that aforementioned bonus stage, attempt some good new hair ‘n’ garments combos, or buy stickers and backgrounds on your very personal sticker e book.
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Pepper Grinder shares rather a lot in widespread with a few of our favorite plaformers and oldies. It’s been acknowledged that Ahr Ech was influenced by Dig Dug and Ecco the Dolphin, which is defintely obvious within the fluid digging premise and mechanics. Nevertheless it additionally offers me a bit of little bit of the drill energy up from Sonic Colors, the barrels from Donkey Kong Nation, and even some Mario World. And naturally there’s the ever-present old-fashioned issue spike. The sport actually picks up within the final world, particularly when back-tracking for collectables turns into trickier. To not point out that last boss – jeez Louise.
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There’s a superb soundtrack too, put collectively by indie artist xeecee. I heard some breakbeat, ambient, home and even a contact shoegaze, metallic and hardstyle. I really like me some selection!
Pepper Grinder is a superb little title. I really loved my time churning my approach by the sand and sea as this drill duo. And I normally favor salt!
Score: 4.5/5