Angel Express [Tokkyu Tenshi]

A short but pretty fun runner

If Super Mario World was turned into a time trial racing game (not like Mario Kart). Each stage you platform across and finish laps before other delivery workers while avoiding various hazards and collecting powerups. There are multiple “endings” with only one ending being available at the start before allowing you to branch off to other stages. I say “endings” but they really aren’t much of anything other than the true end. Also, this game is brutal. It’s timer is very unforgiving and many maps will have exceedingly difficult setups including dead ends you wouldn’t know about until you get there. You can’t go backwards really because it’s autoscrolling and though you do have a dash power to go through some objects it does need to charge up so you can easily become in a bad spot in a bad way. This is not to mention that some have ridiculous challenges that require you to collect all the gems which can easily be lost with damage and thus making the run of that stage an easy fail. Some of your contenders will have crazy advantages too including just being much faster and you gotta rely on their poor pathing to stand a chance. Since multiple endings have you go through some of the s…

It's like Super Mario Bros. if Super Mario Bros. was good (and also if it had lap counts and items that players could use to destroy parts of the level). Please make more games, EasyGameStation.

Angel Express [Tokkyu Tenshi] is one of those overlooked Japanese indie titles that immediately wins points for personality. Developed by EasyGameStation and Starloop Studios S.L. and published by Rockin' Android, the game embraces a lighthearted premise centered on aspiring angel couriers racing to prove themselves worthy of joining an elite delivery company. The concept may sound simple, but it provides a fitting backdrop for an experience that combines platforming, racing, and party game elements into a surprisingly demanding package. Its anime-inspired visuals and energetic presentation make a strong first impression, giving the game a distinct identity that separates it from more conventional side-scrolling platformers. At its core, Angel Express is built around speed and precision. Players navigate side-scrolling courses packed with hazards, enemies, and environmental obstacles while competing to reach the finish line as quickly as possible. The mechanics are easy to understand, with jumping, dashing, and movement forming the foundation of the gameplay, but mastering these actions is another matter entirely. Levels are designed to test reflexes and encourage experimentation,…

I didn't want to be a mail man.

Short, nice and very cute.