Darwin's Paradox!

Darwin's Paradox! is a quirky puzzle-platformer that brings good times, but occasionally hits a brick wall.

Those options make the whole adventure move briskly as you rotate between different types of puzzle and platforming challenges without ever lingering on one for too long. It's a strong debut for Darwin and for ZDT, and I hope we see more from both of them.

The retro Americana-infused sci-fi take on this secret alien invasion does make me smile.

I am a big fan of cinematic platformers. I appreciate this attempt at taking the mechanics and presentational focus of the genre and applying them to a fun cartoon. That part of the game, alongside the platforming and puzzles, works well and is attractive. Unfortunately, the frequent sneaking slows the game down and is a barrier instead of a fun series of challenges to overcome.

With a charming aesthetic, innovative mechanics, and action-packed gameplay, Darwin's Paradox is an ambitious little game with quite a lot of heart, much like its eight-armed hero. Unfortunately, that ambition sometimes outpaces its technical performance, but if you can look past occasional frame drops and stutters, you'll find a clever platformer swimming beneath the surface.

Darwin’s Paradox is a quirky puzzle platformer that harkens back to classic games and I loved it. The goofy cartoon art style is its biggest selling point, and the nods to classic Konami games are fun. The price matches the experience, and it is easy to recommend. I had a great time digging through it and we don’t get a ton of these types of games anymore, so it is always great to see a new one.

Darwin's Paradox! stars an octopus named Darwin, who is fished out of water by a flying saucer, to be diced, sealed into canned goods, and served to...

Darwin’s Paradox can be a lot of fun, but how much you enjoy it depends on how much you enjoy stealth games where dangerous enemies chase you.

A beautiful and varied platformer that has some issues with both the narrative and - to a lesser extent - the gameplay. Waiting for a discount is a great way to go - in that case you'll definitely won't regret the time and money spent on this game.

Darwin’s Paradox! is a pleasant surprise that absolutely charmed the socks off me, thanks to its likeable protagonist.