Marsupilami: Hoobadventure

Marsupilami has been around a long time and the franchise now has a new 2D platformer that's absolutely wonderful so let's jump to it.

A truly surprisingly high-quality platformer with top-tier controls and level design. It's only let down by its extreme brevity and its bloated price tag.

I had to dig deep in order to find out what the hell Marsupilami was. I found out it was a Belgian comic book series from way back, but none of my friends, from all ages and birthplaces, had ever heard of it. The only person who knew what the hell this franchise is was my sixty-eight year old Portuguese dad, who was actually really happy with the fact a Marsupilami game existed. So this was my introduction to Marsupilami: Hoobadventure. It was a game seemingly made for no one, coming from a p...

While there’s some disparity between Marsupilami – Hoobadventure‘s target audience and its difficulty spikes, there’s no denying that there’s an excellent 2D platformer here, suitable for all ages. For fans of Crash Bandicoot and Rayman, you’ll find a lot to love in this charming and surprisingly beautiful adventure – even if you aren’t familiar with its long-tailed protagonist.

Marsupilami - Hoobadventure plays like a modern-day classic!