Gizmo (2018)

[h1] Fun game but a bit too short, it's only single level. [/h1]

It's ok.

Hello, welcome all Chuds, Gamers, and other Nerds. I aim to 100% all the games that catch my eye and join the sea of reviews on this platform. Most will never read this, but I will review the games I find simply and thoroughly. 1 What is "Gizmo?" A 3D platformer inspired by the two main Sony platformers: “Crash Bandicoot” and “Ratchet and Clank” as well as taking some inspiration from the "Sonic Adventure" games. 2 What does this game play like? A 3D platformer with a basic double jump, spin attack, and roll to gain speed. Simple rankings Story N/A/10: None to speak of. Game play 7/10: Look, this game is free. I am not going to tear apart what is ultimately a demo for a project that will most likely never see the light of day. However, if this is the best indie devs can do, you can now see why 3D platformers are almost a dead genera. Some indie devs are able to make games in this genera, but for this game, it does not live up to the games of the past. The platforms are small and demand precision, yet your jump is hard to control. All damage is a one hit kill with limited check points, making this game borderline impossible for a kid (you know, the main audience) to play. This…

I played this game a few years back and ig dindn´t review it back then, hoping this is going to be a demo for a bigger game... Anyways, the game was really fun and polished for a free one, remember loving it. It is a shame it didn´t develop into a longer game cause I´d def buy it.

Positive: Free to play and simple to start ✔️ 3D platformer with a fun retro vibe inspired by classic 90s games 🎮 Supports full controller play, which feels good for platforming sections 🕹️ A small but satisfying challenge for platformer fans Negative: Only one level currently — feels like a slice of a larger game English only, no French interface or subtitles (can limit accessibility) 🏆 Completionists & Achievement Hunters: There are 3 Steam achievements tied to finishing the level, collecting all beacons, destroying crates, and reaching a secret end. You can unlock everything in one session if you explore thoroughly and push for the hidden paths, making this a very quick completion for achievement hunters. Overall: A tiny, free platforming experience with a fun old‑school spirit. It’s short and basic, but feels polished enough for a quick run, especially if you enjoy platformers and want a 100% achievement run without a big time investment.

Gizmo, was a rather fun but short experience, it's actually quite a decent platformer, if I'm honest! My only real problem I had with the game, were the control's, now for the most part they worked great, but once I got to the secret area, it felt like I was being put through some sort of sick social experiment, the roll into the jump repeatedly didn't work correctly, I ended up spinning instead, this may just be a skill issue on my part but regardless it was infuriating to get through! Overall I would still recommend you check this game out! Solid 7/10