Meganoid:Chronicles

This is Rick Dangerous by any other name. On the plus side we have a well coded and challenging platformer. On the minus side it's all a bit half baked. A hundred levels sounds like a lot but they are tiny. Not a fan of the music either. Menus are a bit clunky and limited in scope. If you can get if tor 80% off like I did then it's a no brainer. For full price then there are better options. Recommended but only if it's on sale.

Meganoid: Chronicles is a tightly focused, skill-driven platformer developed by Orangepixel and published by HandyGames alongside Orangepixel, delivering an experience that unapologetically embraces old-school challenge and minimalist design. From the first moments, the game makes its intentions clear: this is a test of precision, patience, and mastery rather than spectacle or narrative indulgence. It channels the spirit of classic arcade-era platformers, where success is earned through repetition and understanding rather than upgrades or forgiving checkpoints, creating an experience that feels demanding but refreshingly honest. The gameplay is built around a large collection of compact, self-contained stages designed to be completed quickly once mastered. Each level presents a small puzzle of movement, timing, and awareness, often appearing deceptively simple until hidden dangers reveal themselves. Spikes, traps, moving hazards, and enemies are placed with deliberate intent, forcing players to commit fully to every jump and landing. Death is frequent and expected, instantly resetting the stage and encouraging immediate retry without downtime. This rapid loop of failure and iterat…