NFG Summary:“Gimmick! Special Edition” is a fun and inventive puzzle game that keeps players captivated with its unique gameplay mechanics and creative level design. With a plethora of mind-bending challenges and a charmingly retro aesthetic, this game is a must-play for anyone seeking a refreshing gaming experience.
Gimmick! was originally released on the NES in 1992 in Japan and Scandinavia. The game follows the story of a small green youkai named Yumetaro who’s mistaken as a toy and then given as a birthday present to a young girl. One night, the girl gets kidnapped by her other toys who are jealous of Yumetaro, and brings her to the land of Gimmick!
Your quest is to maneuver through a variety of levels and use your special star-shooting power to defeat enemies and save the day.
Gimmick! Special Edition includes brand new bonus features such as achievements, time attack mode, save, load, and rewind functions, a gallery mode, and more.
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Switch-bendingly tough though it is, Gimmick is a salient example of what made the 8-bit era so wonderful: a razor-sharp, thoughtfully illustrated action adventure full of creativity and imagination. Just be warned that when people talk about ‘old-school difficulty’, Gimmick is a cut above what they usually have in mind, and to that end may prove frustrating for those unable to steel themselves to the challenge.80Nintendo Life
Switch-bendingly tough though it is, Gimmick is a salient example of what made the 8-bit era so wonderful: a razor-sharp, thoughtfully illustrated action adventure full of creativity and imagination. Just be warned that when people talk about ‘old-school difficulty’, Gimmick is a cut above what they usually have in mind, and to that end may prove frustrating for those unable to steel themselves to the challenge.80Nintendo Life
Gimmick Special Edition feels great to play, and makes a Sunsoft classic more accessible than ever before, but this release should’ve had better extras. For its asking price, this is an easy recommendation as long as you’re ok with the challenge.80The Mako Reactor
Gimmick is a delightful retro platformer, brimming with challenge and quality-of-life features to make it worth trying.70Gfinity
Gimmick is a delightful retro platformer, brimming with challenge and quality-of-life features to make it worth trying.70Gfinity
Gimmick! Special Edition deserved a wider audience back in the day and is well worth your time if you are a fan of old-school platform hopping fun.70God is a Geek
Gimmick! Special Edition deserved a wider audience back in the day and is well worth your time if you are a fan of old-school platform hopping fun.70God is a Geek
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