TECHPACK

Quirky little indie arcade game. Fun to play for 5 minutes or 5 hours. Would definitely recommend trying it out

Techpack is a relentlessly faithful 80s arcade throwback, almost to a fault. The difficulty is high, but there's a surprising amount of depth to the mechanics. I adore the art style and especially the running animation, which recalls Sonic. However I wish that you could utilize the run function without jumping first. I understand this was a purposeful balance decision, but the game would be more fun without it. There's a lot to like here. The visual design is phenomenal, both in-game and the surrounding bezel. Available options are basic, but that's in line with most 2D games. You can turn v-sync on or off as well as a fullscreen toggle and DIP switch settings allowing you to alter the game's balance (which disables achievements) - a very nice detail that showcases just how passionate the developer is about old arcade games. Even the DIP switch menu looks fantastic. Gameplay follows early 80s platformer tropes, meaning you have to time jumps very precisely. It's a little smoother than Donkey Kong movement, but that's the closest comparison I can offer. The combination of being able to run, which dramatically increases speed, and having the option to escape enemies by running up w…