Developed by Team Shuriken Studio
Released for Xbox Live Indie Games (6/2013)
Uncraft Me! is a tough 2D-platformer with a touch of that perversity that the XBLIG platform is often associated with. The in-game graphics are rendered in 3D blocks, similar to Minecraft, though the illustrated babes that make up the background are composed of high-def artwork. The women look like something you'd see in a Japanese anime and the game offers an option to switch the art from "goddesses" to kitties, which will replace the busty women with digitized kitty pics. This can be nice if you genuinely enjoy the gameplay and just want to play the game without being made fun of for doing so by onlookers, though it's arguable if the kittens in the background will necessarily prevent this.
Each level, of which there are a total of nine, features a unique picture which will be blocked at the beginning of the level. Each checkpoint you reach is a cannon that will blast out a portion of the concealed backdrop until you reach the final one at which point the entire picture will be exposed. The pics themselves are suggestive but there really isn't anything that racy, plus as mentioned before you do have the option to view kittens if you so desire. The stage layouts are well done for the most part, though there are some irritating sections in the later levels. Instead of a double-jump, your character in Uncraft Me! has a jetpack with a limited boost that recharges upon setting foot on solid ground. This gives the challenges a bit of their own flavor and makes for some very difficult stage designs especially when you get towards the end of the game. You will die a lot in this game, but the checkpoints are quite generous so you're never placed too far back and you're quickly respawned upon death. Along the way through the stages you'll face various obstacles, like giant laser beams and lava all over the place.
The soundtrack for Uncraft Me! is fantastic, composed of some hard-hitting chiptune tracks from Fantomenk. Fans of YouTuber Keith Apicary will recognize the name as he's used several of their tracks for his videos. The game allows you to view unlocked pictures for the stages you've completed, giving at least some incentive to play each stage. The challenge ramps up considerably towards the end, to the point that only the most persistent will be able to finish the final levels. I still haven't completed the final two levels myself after many, many tries. Uncraft Me! is successful at delivering a rock-hard 2D platforming experience that gives quite a bang for the buck it went for when the 360 indie games store was still rockin'.
Final Verdict: Uncraft Me! is a solid entry into the tough-as-nails 2D-platformer genre ideal for those who like a stiff challenge.
Related Links:
Uncraft Me! - GameFAQs
Team Shuriken - Official Site
Uncraft Me! Rage Quit - Rooster Teeth on YouTube
Uncraft Me! GFZ Review - YouTube
Uncraft Me! on Sad Games - YouTube
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