Spark the Electric Jester (2017)

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle. You play as Spark, an electric jester frustrated by the loss of his job!

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DestructoidJed WhitakerMay 20178.5/10
As you can see, for $15 you get not only a great game that deserves to sit alongside the Sonic the Hedgehog games as an equal, but a plethora of content and playtime. Spark the Electric Jester takes mechanics from two of my favorite series growing up and combines them into one fantastic game that deserves the recognition I'm giving it. It might be uglier than Freedom Planet, but otherwise, it is an all around better game.
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Netto’s Game RoomJeremy SchepperJun 20264/5 stars
Spark the Electric Jester was a genuine surprise and a delight. If you enjoy Sonic, Kirby or retro-styled action platformers, I think you should absolutely check this game out. Spark took the best aspects from its inspirations and created a wholly new, wonderful game that I wholeheartedly recommend.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer: Feperd Games
Publisher: Feperd Games
Released: April 10, 2017
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
Engine: Clickteam Fusion
Time to beat: 4 h rushed · 6 h main story

IGDB rating 7.2/10 from 11 ratings.

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