Promenade was one of those titles that wasn’t really on my radar until we were offered code for the game for review, but when I checked out the screenshots and video it felt like a game that I really needed to play. While there’s no shortage of 2D platformers in a variety of forms nowadays, few manage to catch the whimsical, animated look that Promenade does so well. It’s a beautiful looking game, and as an added plus it’s actually fun to play, making it a platforming adventure you absolutely should not miss.
In Promenade you’ll take control of Nemo, a small boy saved from drowning by his small octopus friend. Together you’ll enter a fantasy world, where your evil doppelganger has stolen the cogs necessary to operate The Great Elevator. As you can probably guess, it’s up to you to retrieve the cogs while making your way up The Great Elevator, uncovering new worlds to explore as you progress.
Overall, I think Promenade is a platforming adventure that’s definitely worth your time. It has a decent challenge curve, enough so that it might not be for everyone, but the difficulty never feels particularly unfair, and failing a tough segment generally only sets you back a handful of seconds. It’s also an absolutely beautiful looking game, well animated, and the various worlds and areas you uncover are often cleverly designed, especially compared to other likeminded platformers out there. I loved Promenade, and I think you will too, so check it out when you get a chance.
Note: Red Art Games provided us with a Promenade PS5 code for review purposes.
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