It is a bit hard these days to come across a platformer that doesn't include lots of shooting, slashing and blood. Not that one can deny the big impact games like Prince of Persia, Metal Slug, Abuse and many others made back in the 90s - even now there are people who enjoy them.
Yet, there is another type of platform games - the Super Mario type - vivid graphics, some story about rescuing somebody and, of course, endless jumping - on top of the enemies and in the search for coins.
Alex Gordon is a game that fits perfectly into this description. First of all - the character. Alex Gordon is a cat. Being a treasure hunter, he collects precious artifacts. There is a friend of his, who got kidnapped and Alex goes on a dangerous journey to save him. So much for the story.
The graphics, on the other hand, is pretty well made, as far as Alex and his enemies are concerned - highly detailed and with meticulously animated moves. The levels are also vivid and bright.
Speaking of the levels, I can't look over one of the best things - the length of the game. It includes about 50 levels! And the game doesn't get tedious, because the levels differ heavily in terms of design and mission - some require you to find a certain number of objects in a limited time, others are the simple jump'n'run stuff we all know.
Apart from following the main story line, Alex possesses an island that you can redecorate and buy some things - a house or a boat, for instance. They can be upgraded to become bigger and better looking.
In spite of the positive words, I can't overlook one simple thing - this game is a complete Mario clone. The gameplay is identic, the level design is similar... Even some of the enemies are turtles!
Apart from following the main story line, Alex possesses an island that you can redecorate and buy some things - a house or a boat, for instance. They can be upgraded to become bigger and better looking.
In spite of the positive words, I can't overlook one simple thing - this game is a complete Mario clone. The gameplay is identic, the level design is similar... Even some of the enemies are turtles!
