- Platform, Adventure, Arcade, Action
Join Niko and Luna on their quest in Nikoderiko, a vibrant platform adventure. When the duo discovers an ancient relic on a magical island, the villainous Grimbald of the Cobring Gems Company snatches it away.
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Earnest, resolved, classical in form and unpretentious.
- earnestironic
- resolvedopen-ended
- classical in formformally daring
- unpretentiousprestige
- character-ledplot-driven
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Niche GamerBrandon LyttleDec 202410/10Nikoderiko takes all the best lessons from the games of yesteryear, and presents them in a colorful package that lands firmly in the all-ages “easy to play, difficult to 100%” box with all the greats of the genre.
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God is a GeekSteve ChambersOct 20249/10Nikoderiko: The Magical World looks fantastic, plays brilliantly, and hits all of the right spots.
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PlayStation UniverseJames DavieApr 20258.5/10Nikoderiko: The Magical World provides a raucous and exciting platformer that you'll want to keep exploring, and for those who've already played it, there's even more to unearth now, and a new world.
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Nintendo LifeMitch VogelOct 20247/10Nikoderiko: The Magical World is a wonderfully satisfying platforming experience that borrows and expertly replicates the elements that made classic entries in the genre so beloved. Smart level design, enjoyable gameplay, lots of collectibles, and a killer soundtrack all come together to make this one an easy recommendation if you love DKC.
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DualShockersJosh SpeerDec 20247.5/10With tight and colorful 2.5D platforming, challenging and fun boss battles, and seven worlds to explore, it's a great time.
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Snippets via OpenCritic, where 74% of critics recommend it.
About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- VEA Games
- Publisher
- MY.GAMES, Knights Peak
- Released
- October 15, 2024
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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